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Western Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Milford Haven Founding Day brings crowds to Charles Street
Organised by Milford Haven Business Circle, the day celebrated the town's rich heritage and culture with stall, rides, music and entertainment. The event, held on Charles Street, was well attended and offered something for everyone, from street art and tie dying with Milford Youth Matters to music from the town band and Gelliswick Community Choir. (Image: Martin Cavaney) The family friendly event offered free face painting and bouncy castles, hot food, sweet treats, balloons, an entertainment stage provided by the Boulevard Theatre and circus skills. Milford Haven Museum, ATEB's community engagement team, the Open University, Milford Haven Fire Station and the National Museum of Wales were all represented at the event. (Image: Martin Cavaney) The event was officially opened by Paul Davies MS alongside with our Mayor of Milford Haven, Cllr William Elliot and mayors from other towns. Singes and entertainers then took over the stage near the Boulevard Theatre for the rest of the day. A true community event, Founding Day marks the establishment of Milford Haven on June 9,1790 by William Hamilton who saw the potential of land on the northern shore of the Milford Haven waterway. (Image: Martin Cavaney) Founding Day celebrates this event and the rich culture and history of Milford Haven that followed. (Image: Martin Cavaney)
Western Telegraph
21-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Blue Lagoon at Bluestone to open for one day only this month
Bluestone's Blue Lagoon Water Park will welcome the public for a special evening during the May half-term holidays. All proceeds from the event will go to Milford Youth Matters, a charity that helps young people in Pembrokeshire. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 27, and is part of the Bluestone Foundation's community events programme. It will give up to 600 people the chance to enjoy an evening at the water park while raising money for a good cause. The event will also show the foundation's commitment to supporting environmental, economic, and social projects across Pembrokeshire. This will be the third Blue Lagoon fundraiser of the year. The first two events raised a total of £7,854 for the Megan Starr Foundation in February and Fishguard and Goodwick's Young Person's Trust (POINT) in April. The Bluestone Foundation is the charitable arm of Bluestone National Park Resort. It was set up to make a difference and supports the ethos of Bluestone. The foundation celebrates the county and its people, helps build economic growth, and creates social opportunities in Pembrokeshire. Since it was set up in 2010, the foundation has given more than £250,000 to various charities. Milford Youth Matters is a youth charity that helps young people aged 11-25. It provides vocational training, volunteering, and work-based learning opportunities, as well as social activities. The charity has helped more than 500 young people in the area. Dayle Gibby, Milford Youth Matters co-ordinator, said: "We're all about investing in young people. "The support from the Bluestone Foundation means we can evolve and try new activities, reach new audiences, and remove financial barriers that often stand in the way of young people's development. "In recent years, we have developed a good relationship with Bluestone, and with many of the young people we support now working there, it's a great example of the work we do to equip them with the tools needed for employment whilst keeping it within the local area. "We are so grateful for this opportunity." Mike Slack from the Bluestone Foundation said: "We're looking forward to hosting the third Bluestone Foundation event of the year during the half term break. "These events have so far proved to be a success – not only do local families enjoy an evening of fun at the Blue Lagoon, but money raised will also contribute towards funds given to chosen charities. "Milford Youth Matters is a fantastic example of what community-led support can achieve, and we're proud to be playing a small part in their continued success." The next Blue Lagoon event will take place on Tuesday, May 27, at 5.30pm.
