Activity Corner - digital noticeboards a good idea?

Do you think it would be a good idea to have two digital noticeboards outside the De Valence on the wall? One would be able to have posters displayed in rotation. The other would be a touchscreen and could have lots of local information useful for residents and tourists. People would be able to suggest which information to have, and it could include bus and train time tables, local places to visit, council information, etc. It would be helpful for people who do not have access to the internet while out and about, and would help to make up for a lack of a tourist information centre in Tenby, as well as providing accessible information for residents. What do you think? Send your thoughts to [email protected] or pop in to the town council office in the De Valence Pavilion on Upper Frog Street.

Tonight, Friday October 28, Tenby Arts Club is pleased to present John Archer Thomson giving an illustrated talk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Park. This is always a visual joy, and his knowledge of the natural world is excellent. The talk begins at 6pm at St Johns Church Hall. Entrance fee applies or there is an annual membership option. Next week there will be no meeting.

Also this evening, there will be a Pamper Evening at Augustus Place Community Hall at 6pm. This is a bring and share evening, where hand and foot massages, mini back massages, meditation and relaxation will be available, and you are welcome to bring an activity to share as well. There is a suggested donation to cover costs; please bring refreshments to share.

This Saturday, October 29, the Friends of Tenby Museum and Art Gallery are holding a craft and vintage fayre to raise funds for the museum. It is in Church House, St Mary’s, from 10 to 4pm.

The same evening, Saturday, October 29 at 7pm, there will be a screening of a film by a local producer called ‘Scam’ at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery. After her ambitious mother’s hustle fails to secure their theatre home, exploited singer Ella joins her con-artist sister’s social media scam. But when the truth about their father’s death emerges, family loyalty only goes so far. Ticket price applies and there is a Friends discount. Call 842809 to book.

This is another event at Tenby Museum – this time a fun and creative event looking at the importance of bees with artist Tom Sloan. It is on Thursday, November 3 from 11 to 1pm and is a free event suitable for all ages.

This Thursday, November 3 at 1pm there will be a litter pick starting from Tenby Railway Station. Litter pickers, bags and gloves are available, and everyone is welcome to come along and help.

Orders for a mixed bag of vegetables, fruit and or salad can be placed up to this Thursday at the Old Chapel on Lower Frog Street. There is a form and envelope at the back of the cafe and a box to post your order with the cash. It will be delivered by Fresh and Fruity of Milford the following Thursday, November 10 ready for you to collect from 1pm, and is always a lovely selection.

Tenby Warm Rooms

Today, Tenby Town Council opened a warm room in Augustus Place Community Hall. This will be open every Friday until the end of March from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along for a hot drink and some company. In the morning, mothers and kids are most welcome, and it is hoped to have a supply of toys - so please bring any spare ones along with you. In the afternoon, the Boccia and Kurling will be available. These are sports that can be played by everyone – you can even join in sitting down! You can just come along and watch, or bring something to do – it is up to you...

There will also be warm spaces available the rest of the week. The Salvation Army will be opening from 11 to 2 on Tuesdays and providing soup and a roll as well as hot drinks. They will also be open 10.30am to 12.30pm on Thursdays. People are welcome to come to the coffee mornings at the Tenby Project on Monday mornings in Augustus Place Community Hall, Deer Park Church on Tuesday mornings, and St Johns Church on Wednesday mornings. St Mary’s are planning a soup and film afternoon too – watch this space!

Don’t forget, this weekend is the end of summer time and clocks will go back one hour in the early hours of Sunday morning! This has happened since 1916, when William Willett suggested to parliament that if the clocks changed, we would all enjoy more daylight. What do you think? This is a good weekend to sort out all your winter clothes,and put away your summer ones. You could have a declutter at the same time! Decorate your home ready for winter – it’s not time for snowmen yet but maybe penguins and polar bears would look good! Make nightlight holders from old jam jars. Work out your favourite recipe for hot chocolate or soup. Check that you have some good books – story or colouring - to curl up with. Start a winter scrapbook. Whatever you do, enjoy it!