South Pembrokeshire communities unite for Remembrance

ACROSS South Pembrokeshire, communities came together for Remembrance and - as Samuel Kurtz observed - the occasions combined “quiet, solemn moments” with “the warm smiles of seeing old friends, making new ones, and sharing in that wonderful sense of community.”

The Bishop of St Davids, the Rt Rev’d Dorrien Davies, joined a misty Remembrance Sunday parade at St Clears, while at Pendine, the sun shone on the seafront memorial in the morning when the community gathered for a service.

Also on Sunday, 2420 (Whitland) and 621 (Carmarthen) Squadron Air Training Corps attended the services at Whitland Memorial Hall and Llanboidy Church with Sqn Ldr Thomas. In the evening, Whitland Male Choir staged a Remembrance concert at St Brynach’s Church.

At Llanteg, £110 was raised for the Royal British Legion at the Remembrance service on Sunday morning.

Mayor of Narberth Elizabeth Rogers rejoiced in a great turnout and weather for Narberth’s Remembrance ceremony on Sunday, November 8. Nia, Jayden, Jonah and Sienna-May represented Ysgol Arberth at the morning’s poignant service. Narberth School will lay their wreath on Wednesday morning accompanied by Years 4, 5 and 6.

At Saundersfoot, a moving service at St Issell's church was followed by one at the War Memorial that saw many people come together to pay their respects and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Pupils of Saundersfoot CP proudly representing their school at the village Remembrance service demonstrated respect, maturity and compassion as they joined others in the ceremony outside St Issell’s Church on Sunday. Members of the Côr y Môr choir were honoured to be invited to lay a wreath at the service. On a day where many local towns and villages were shrouded in mist, it soon cleared at Saundersfoot, and those gather were able to enjoy the blessing of a glorious blue sky.

Earlier in the week, at the Tenby Project, participants got into the spirit of Remembrance with a craft session. They upcycled wine glasses, making impressive poppy decorations using paint pens.

Veterans from the Army Riders Motorcycle Club joined in the Remembrance Sunday service at Penally.

In Pembroke it was misty, but there was still a huge turnout for the Remembrance Sunday parade, joined by the town’s street pastors and police as well as representatives of armed forces and scouting organisations. It followed a Civic Remembrance Service in St Mary’s Church.

“Cofiwn heddiw, yfory ac am byth. Ni Chânt Eu Hanghofio,” said Ysgol Bro Penfro. (We will remember today, tomorrow and always. They will not be forgotten).

At Pembroke Dock a Military Service was held at Llanion Military Cemetery on November 7. It was a beautiful service, which was well attended. Among those paying their respects were PCSOs 8143 and 8020, and Paul Davies MS.

Pembroke Dock’s Remembrance Sunday service was held at the St John’s Cenotaph. Cllr Michele Wiggins thanked everyone who helped organise it.

Pennar Community School expressed gratitude to its school council representatives who proudly laid a wreath. One of the many to lay a wreath was former RAF officer Rik Saldanha MBE, on behalf of Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, while Claire Archibald MS said she was honoured to lay wreaths at both Pembroke and Pembroke Dock.

“It was moving to see so many people come together to pay their respects and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom,” she said.

Neyland Town Council, its mayor, Cllr Peter Hay, and everyone involved in organising the Remembrance Sunday commemorations were thanked by the mayor and sheriff of Haverfordwest, Cllrs Randell and Dani Thomas-Turner for inviting them, alongside Paul Davies MS and Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Patricia Mawuli to join a large community commemoration that united veterans, serving personnel, local representatives and residents in remembrance.

“Remembrance reaches far beyond our own town boundaries. It brings communities together across Pembrokeshire and reminds us of the shared sacrifices that connect us all,” said Cllr Randell Thomas-Turner.

Neyland Community School paid tribute to its head boy, head girl and deputy head boy who placed a poppy wreath at the cenotaph; also to the deputy head girl who carried the flag for the Brownies.

Neyland Town Council thanked all service members, surrounding dignitaries, town organisations and members of the public who joined the wonderful service of Remembrance, conducted by Mayor Peter Hay and the leaders of St Clement’s and St Tudwal’s Churches and Bethesda Baptist Chapel.

In Milford Haven, yarn-bomber displays have featured a spitfire with red poppies, and a horse among purple poppies in tribute to the animals that served and died alongside British and allied forces.

Over the preceding week, Milford Haven School pupils attending the school’s Remembrance assemblies were praised for their respectful behaviour. The contributions of Year 8 musicians and year 10 readers were complemented by the flag bearer from the town’s Royal British Legion branch. MHS Head Prefects Annabelle and Oliver along with staff and pupils attended the Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph.

A Remembrance Concert on November 6 at St Katharine and St Peter's Church, Milford Haven featured Milford Haven Town Band and Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir. All performers were praised for their ‘amazing’ sound, making for a memorable and touching evening.

On November 4, a moving Remembrance service was held at the World War I memorial at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest. The town’s mayor and sheriff came together with representatives from Pembrokeshire County Council, Hywel Dda Health Board, Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society, Royal British Legion - Haverfordwest and Rev’d Heather Cale.

The following day, the Pembrokeshire U3A Wind Ensemble performed at St Mary’s Church, Haverfordwest as part of the town’s Remembrance Week commemorations. The church was beautifully brought together as a place of remembrance, reflection and community, with activities and opportunities for people to come together throughout the week.

A giant Remembrance poppy adorned County Hall in Haverfordwest for Remembrance Sunday. At the 2026 Festival of Remembrance Service, Cllr Thomas Tudor laid a wreath on behalf of MP Henry Tufnell who was attending the service in Milford Haven.

Speaking of the Haverfordwest service, Cllr Tudor extended his appreciation and gratitude for “all the efforts by those hard working volunteers” who made it “such a humbling and thought provoking experience.”

A Remembrance service is planned at Freshwater West this Wednesday, November 11, 10.30am for 11am.