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Western Telegraph
05-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Western Telegraph
Joe Allen and Liam Cullen to open new Narberth AFC pitch
Joe Allen, who grew up in Narberth, and Kilgetty's Liam Cullen will be the guests of honour at the community celebration in Narberth. The much-anticipated launch of Narberth AFC Juniors' Greenway Sports Field will take place on Friday June 13. A club spokesman said: 'The event will celebrate the hard work and dedication behind the development of this much needed community space.' Joe Allen grew up in Narberth and played his first football for Tenby AFC. (Image: John Smith/FAW) The club's youngsters and locals will be delighted to welcome Joe and Liam to the occasion, with the two footballers on hand to inspire the next generation of Pembrokeshire footballing talent. Former Liverpool and Swansea midfielder Joe Allen, 35, recently announced his retirement from professional football after making 77 appearances for Wales. He features on a giant mural in Narberth, created on the wall of the town's Farmer's Arms ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Swansea City striker Liam Cullen, 26, made his senior debut for Wales in October 2023. He scored his first goals for his country with a brace in a 4-1 home win over Iceland last November in the UEFA Nations League. Liam Cullen's footballing skills have earned him the nickname of the 'Kilgetty Messi' . (Image: Swansea City FC) Players and supporters of Narberth AFC, together with locals, will gather at the new pitch adjacent to Narberth CP School in Jesse Road at 4.30pm on June 13 as the football stars unveil the new facility. The duo will also be at a celebratory fundraising dinner at the Plas Hyfryd Hotel, Narberth that evening. Tickets, at £40 per head, are selling fast, and can be bought by calling Matthew Johns on 07867426662 or emailing Matthew_johns@ Guests aged 18 and over will be able to enjoy an exclusive question and answer session with Joe and Liam. The evening will also include a delicious two-course dinner, an auction of promises and live music from Richard Henton & The Heathens. The evening is billed as "a memorable night of celebration, community spirit and star-studded entertainment".
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pembrokeshire DJ, 15, lands ‘opportunity of a lifetime' to play in Ibiza
A teenage Pembrokeshire DJ is about to make his debut on the decks in Ibiza. Playing a set on the party capital of the world is an ambition of many DJs, but a hard one to achieve. Yet within days, Dainton Jones, just 15, will be taking to the stage at two vibrant Ibiza clubs to play his old-school house music to revellers. 'It's an incredible opportunity and the chance of a lifetime,' said his proud dad, retired police officer Calvert Jones, who flies out to the island with Dainton on Wednesday May 21. The youngster, who lives in Kilgetty and is a student at Tenby's Greenhill School, has been an avid DJ enthusiast since he was 11. He was given his Ibiza opportunity through the DJ academy he attends in Swansea. He'll be joined on the party island by seven other Academy members, whose ages range from 13 to 40, to play in a five-day event - 100% Weekender. Dainton will play in Bam Bu Ku, part of the Ocean Beach Group on Friday May 23 and then again in Plastik Nightclub on Sunday 25. Dainton's Ibiza deut will be at Bam-Bu-Ku (Image: Supplied) 'I'm just so pleased for him,' said dad Calvert. 'Dainton was absolutely ecstatic when he heard the news in a video message at Christmas from his mentor, DJ Greg Pickin, who runs the GP Academy in Swansea. 'Greg has played with many top-class ,world-famous DJs and in venues throughout the UK and abroad. It actually took him over 20 years to play in Ibiza where Dainton is having the opportunity to play at the age of 15. 'It's an amazing achievement, to say the least, at such a young age. 'But Dainton is a very low-key boy who is just passionate about his music and would like to be a professional DJ one day.' Dainton, who is on Instagram as dj_dainton, has already played in the Swansea nightclub Heaven three times in the last two months – once alongside alongside DJ Paul Reynolds. Paul - himself a world famous DJ and resident DJ in Ibiza - has played alongside David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Carl Cox. 'He congratulated Dainton on his performance and stated he has a very promising future in the DJ industry,' added Calvert.
