live well
ways to live positively and sustainably
Living with anxiety post-lockdown
With restrictions easing and the successful roll out of the vaccine across the UK, how can we deal with post lockdown anxiety on returning to our every day lives?
How to cope with hay fever
With 1 in 5 of us now suffering from hay fever and experts saying the pollen count is only getting worse due to climate change, we look at what causes it and how it can be treated to make it more manageable.
Eat your way to better eye health
Want to keep your eyes healthy? Try adding a few of these foods to your dinner plate!
Love walking dogs? The Cinnamon Trust needs you!
Fancy becoming a volunteer dog walker in West Wales?
CardiShed: A new men’s support hub comes to town
The Cardigan project helping men to connect and build stronger social networks.
6 reasons to get active outdoors this summer
Leanne Bird shares the physical and mental benefits of taking your activity outdoors.
Share your view on ‘Support for Communities’ post Covid
Complete the Covid response survey to help establish how Pembrokeshire orgs can help your community as we emerge from lockdown.
Living archive of Pembrokeshire stories soon to be unveiled
A sneak peek before the launch of an exciting project capturing everyday lives and experiences that will connect generations across Pembrokeshire.
good stuff
positive products, reads, apps
Pembrokeshire based artist creates beautiful items from Beachcombing Projects
How one woman’s beachcombing project is bringing new life into discarded beach finds.
New charity partnership represents a step into the wild
A Carmarthenshire-based family-run business will donate 20% of sale proceeds to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
new!
puzzle time
puzzle your way to a sharper brain
Wordsearch: Issue 20
Welcome to our first online wordsearch! Can you puzzle your way to a sharper brain?
Jigsaw: Cheeky Alpaca (20)
‘Teddy’ from Rhyndaston Alpacas is star of jigsaw number two – click through to meet her.
good work
celebrating social impact in our community
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Carmarthen Food Bank is the fastest growing food bank in Wales
How Carmarthen Food Bank expansion aims to help a growing community
Hedgely Hogspital in Pembrokeshire raises awareness of Red-Listed creatures
The Pembrokeshire based Hedgehog hospital on the work that they do and how we can help these small mammals thrive in our back gardens.
Army veteran’s epic 85-mile charity trek
The Afghanistan veteran and above knee amputee taking on an intrepid charity challenge.
Dryslwyn Community Shop wins Queen’s Award for voluntary service
How a small community run shop and post office won the ‘MBE of Voluntary Service’.
youth matters
discussions, resources and support for the younger generation
Haverfordwest Youth Club returns for face-to-face sessions
As Haverfordwest Youth Club returns to its weekly in-person sessions we talk to Community Youth Worker Hannah White who runs the club, on the benefits of a youth club for young people and how they have stayed connected during the lockdowns.
Pembrokeshire National Park Authority seeks young people to join its panel
Learn more about how young people can benefit from getting involved with the National Park Authority Youth Committee.
Carmarthenshire youth support services recognised with prestigious award
Local youth services in Carmarthenshire receive prestigious award for the high standard of work they have done in the community.
EVENTS
positive lifestyle activities
SPAN Arts launch post-COVID recovery programme
Pembrokeshire arts charity SPAN will deliver a pioneering series of projects, in singing, theatre and creative writing to help people in Pembrokeshire whose health and wellbeing has been adversely affected by the pandemic. Art Well is a partnership between SPAN,
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Suspended Collaboration at Oriel y Parc (PEMBS) APR - JUL
A collaborative arts project for 2021 on the St Davids Peninsula between ceramicist Maria Jones, artist Ian McDonald and many more... #SuspendedCollaboration
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Make Your Own Sneakers workshop (PEMBS) APR - JUL
In a relaxed and friendly setting enjoy a full day of fun, practical and informative learning making your own hand stitched leather sneakers. The most difficult part of this workshop is choosing your colours!
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The VC Gallery (PEMBS) FROM JUN
The VC Gallery combats loneliness & social isolation for veterans & community through engagement in a variety of art projects. We passionately believe that art and culture can improve health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life. Check out and join our events in June.
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Make It In Wales Craft Courses (CERED) FROM JUN
Creativity and craftsmanship is what we promote, and all of us have it within us to be creative. With the help and guidance of our experienced tutors, we hope everybody will take home a sense of pride and achievement after participating in a Make it in Wales course. Awaken your creativity and find your craft.
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Newgale Million Mile Beach Clean (PEMBS) 5 JUNE
Newsurf Surf Shop and Pembrokeshire’s Surfers Against Sewage reps are delighted to be running a beach clean this June on Newgale beach as part of Surfers Against Sewage's Million Mile Beach Clean. The aim? Collect as much waste and pollution as possible and leave the beach as clean as we can! Meet us at outside Newsurf Surf Shop at 11AM.
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Milford Haven Men's Shed (PEMBS) 9 JUNE
A men's shed is a place for men to meet, share skills and work on meaningful projects together. You are invited to a meeting to talke about forming a Men's Shed in Milford Haven. Email info@men2men.org.uk or call 0790 886 0061 to attend.
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Guided walk: Bosherton Lily Ponds (PEMBS) 13 JUNE
Meeting at the National Trust Car Park in Bosherston, we walk through the Lilly Ponds, which is picturesque at any time of year and great for seeing an array of wildlife. We then head to Broad Haven South Beach, a stunning setting which was featured in the TV series Britannia. If you look carefully you can see the face of a Gorillia in the rock.
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Haverhub Opening Weekend (PEMBS) 2-4 JUL
The official reopening of Haverhub community space following restoration of the Old Post Office on Quay Street. Details TBC - most likely involving friendly faces, music, craft, great food and drink and lots and lots of fun.
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HaverHub Wellbeing Weekend (PEMBS) 10-11 JUL
A showcase for all things wellbeing & health both mental and physical, food, talks, products, demonstrations, therapies, practices, stalls and more....all from Pembrokeshire. Tickets available direct from haverhub. Tickets from Haverhub Online.
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Seabirds of Pembrokeshire (PEMBS) 29 JUL
Join Haverfordwest Community Wildlife Group for our talk ‘Seabirds of Pembrokeshire’. From puffins to razorbills, we have it all! Even if you’re not from Pembrokeshire, feel free to attend and learn about some feathery friends 🐦 This event is free to attend & open to all - click ‘Interested’ on Facebook to be notified of when ticket registration is live.
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Reconnecting Carmarthenshire Events ONGOING
Visit the Reconnecting - Carmarthenshire Facebook page for a list of events.
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Queens Hall live gigs (LIVE STREAM) ONGOING
Join the Queens Hall, Narberth on YouTube to enjoy a variety of live streamed gigs including acoustic sessions, kids entertainment and Pure West Radio takeovers.
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West Wales Walking for Wellbeing (WEST WALES) ONGOING
Short and easy terrain walks throughout West Wales, open to everyone and especially aimed at those who are least active.
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How to change your drinking free course (ONLINE) ONGOING
A free introduction to the world of Club Soda if you want to change your drinking, discover new alcohol-free options or make the connections that will help you grow.
NOTE: Event details are correct at the time of publishing. Please ensure you check activity status and COVID-related restrictions with event hosts prior to purchasing tickets or making booking arrangements.
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things we like we thought you might too
In 2011, Japanese artist Tatsuya Tanaka began creating a ‘miniature calendar’, a form of art that sees him use alternative items to recreate everyday things in miniature. Since then, he has been updating and uploading content to present online on a daily basis. Enjoy everyday items reimagined here:
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