Citizens Advice Pembrokeshire is encouraging people over 50, with a defined contribution pension in Pembrokeshire to come and learn about their pension options at their local libraries.

Among information sessions coming up are the following: Saundersfoot Library - Thursday, June 9, 10 am - 1 pm; Pembroke Dock Library - Friday, June 10, 10 am - 1 pm; St. Clears Library - Thursday, June 23, 2 - 4.30 pm; Tenby Library - Tuesday June 28, 10 am - 1 pm.

Pension Wise guiders from Pembrokeshire Citizens Advice will be explaining the new pension freedoms introduced in April last year and how people can access guidance. The changes mean that for the first time, people over 55 have the option to access their pension pot and take a lump sum, buy an annuity or a mixture of both.

Pension Wise is a free government service that helps people approaching retirement to go through their options so they can make informed decisions about their pension pot. Pembrokeshire Citizens Advice delivers face to face Pension Wise sessions which are available to book now. The 45 minute appointments are tailored to the individual, taking into account the value of their pension pot and their plans for retirement.

Vicki Skeats, executive of Pembrokeshire CAB, said:“The world of pensions can be confusing. People can be put off by the numbers, the terminology, and the calculations involved.

“Pension Wise is a free service which is here to help people make sense of their options. We offer face to face appointments in Pembrokeshire which are tailored to each individual, depending on their wants and needs for retirement.

“We’re looking forward to meeting people at the libraries and helping prepare them for retirement.”

To book a Pension Wise appointment, you can visit or call Citizens Advice Pembrokeshire on 01646 621 884 or call the National Call centre on 0800 138 8292.