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BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Haverfordwest into Europe after beating Caernarfon in play off-final
Haverfordwest booked their place in the qualifying rounds of the Europa Conference League after beating Caernarfon 3-1 in the Cymru Premier play-off took the lead after 17 minutes, Corey Shephard driving into the Caernarfon box before squaring to Ben Ahmun for a tap Bluebirds doubled their lead on 33 minutes, Owain Jones' deft flick putting Dan Hawkins through on goal, and the 24-year-old added an excellent left-footed went close on the hour mark, but Adam Davies's thumping effort from close range came back off the right the result was put beyond doubt with four minutes remaining, as Gregory Walters put through Ahmun to score his second of the was still time for Caernarfon to give their fans something to cheer, as Louis Lloyd took advantage of an error from Haverfordwest goalkeeper Zac Jones to finish from an acute return to European competition for the first time since 2023, when they claimed a thrilling Europa Conference League victory over North Macedonian side Shkendija before losing out to B36 was not to be for Caernarfon, who qualified last season after beating Penybont in the final.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Three options put forward for future of community forums
Dudley's community forum meetings could be in line for a shake-up with smaller meetings and digital technology. A review of Your Home Your Forums, where members of the public are invited to share their concerns with councillors and other organisations including local police, was shared at a meeting of Dudley Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee on April 30. A report was presented to the committee for members to have their say on three options for the future of the forums. Cllr James Clinton, Dudley cabinet member for public health, said: 'There are 72 members of the council and outside bodies, if we are going to change this it needs to be everybody's choice. It's down to the council, not one person.' The current format was adopted in 2022 when the number of community forums was reduced to five, covering Brierley Hill, Dudley, Dudley North, Halesowen and Stourbridge. Community grant panels were introduced to make recommendations on applications for funding for community projects via the forums. Following a survey of councillors, council staff and representatives from West Midlands Police which began in 2023, three options have been proposed; scrapping the forums, keeping them the same or doing something different. Cllr Adam Davies, who represents Brierley Hill, said: 'The current groups are too big, it doesn't work. 'For a starting point we should aim for ward level, it would give residents a better chance to speak with their own representatives.' Cllr Davies' view was echoed by several other committee members along with possibly using technology to allow residents to take part remotely. Committee chairperson, Cllr Shaun Keasey, said: 'I'm going to recommend a more bespoke package of forums, which may mean there is more but they will be more representative. 'Also increasing that digital interaction and the ability of people to take part via their digital facilities.' He acknowledged equipment for digital interaction proved to be 'too expensive'. The committee agreed several recommendations which will be considered by the authority, in the meantime it was confirmed the forum meetings scheduled for June would go-ahead as planned.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trio crowned winners of Easter bonnet competition
MEMBERS of a local over 60s community group have been getting creative this Easter, throwing their hats in the ring for an Easter bonnet competition. The Over 60s Club, who are based at Oakfield Community Centre on Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, held an Easter celebration party that saw members embrace their creative side with the hope of being crowned designer of the best Easter bonnet. As well as the creative competition, bingo, a raffle, a buffet and other activities, organisers also arranged for local nurse Paul Smith - locally known as "the Singing Nurse" - to take the group through the decades with song. The Over 60s Club, who are based at Oakfield Community Centre held an Easter celebration party (Image: Cllr Adam Davies) Local ward councillor, Adam Davies, was invited to celebrate with the group and judge the competition alongside Mr Smith. After much deliberation, it was by Irene Kesterton, Dawn Bowater and Peter Williams who were chosen as the winners. Cllr Adam Davies said: "It's always a pleasure to come along and support the Over 60s group and to see the members enjoying themselves with friends old and new. "There were some really great entries to the competition, so a big well done to everyone who entered. Sue Lilley, Norma Wheeler, Bill Bowater, Cllr Davies, Dawn Bowater and Christine Saunders (Image: Cllr Adam Davies) 'And of course, an even bigger thank you to the club leaders and organisers who worked hard to put on yet another brilliant afternoon for all the members." Dawn Bowater, one of the club leaders and one-third of the competition winners, added: "We're proud of our club and love to have our parties. 'We really appreciate Adam and Paul coming along to support us as well and would encourage anyone over 60 who is at home thinking of trying our club to get in touch."
