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Netball tournament to raise money for Pembrokeshire charity
The Mixed Fast5 Netball Tournament, sponsored by Specsavers Haverfordwest, will support Homeless Pembrokeshire through the 2025 event with a £400 donation covering venue costs at Pembrokeshire Sports Village.
This sponsorship ensures all funds raised go directly to the charity, which relies on community donations to provide crisis support, advice, and emergency packs for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Wayne Jones, retail director at Specsavers Haverfordwest, said: "As a locally owned and run business, we're committed to supporting our community and Homeless Pembrokeshire is a charity that continues to make a real difference.
"We're proud to be involved in an event that brings people together while raising awareness of a challenge affecting more people in our community than many realise."
Last year's tournament raised more than £1,000 for Morgan's Army Children's Cancer Charity and was organised by Caroline Ross, the store's locum optometrist.
Mrs Ross said: "This tournament is about more than sport.
"It's a way to raise awareness of homelessness in our community and, thanks to the backing of local businesses like Specsavers Haverfordwest, raise vital funds for a charity providing frontline support.
"Fast5 netball is fast-paced, exciting and a great watch, so we're encouraging everyone to come along, enjoy the action and cheer on the teams.
"It's an opportunity for the whole community to rally behind our chosen charity and discover a fun twist to traditional netball."
The tournament will take place on Saturday, June 28, from 1pm to 5pm, with 10 teams competing in high-energy matches.
A raffle and other fundraising activities will also be held on the day.
