Pembrokeshire County Council have established a new 700 square metre wildflower meadow at the beginning of the Marine Walk in Fishguard in front of St Teresa’s Rest Home. The work was funded through the Welsh Government Places for Nature funding. This is a start on increasing biodiversity in towns in the county which will benefit wildlife and increase the wellbeing of residents and visitors. The Town Council, in collaboration with PCC, would like to do more sites like this in 2023. If you have any ideas of suitable locations whether large or small, please contact Cllr. Jim Morgan at morganjim08@gmail.com
During the first half of January 2023 alone, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has attended several smoke and carbon monoxide alarm related incidents.
The Fire and Rescue Service is issuing a reminder on the importance of installing and regularly checking smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.The effects of carbon monoxide poisoning can often be overlooked or mistaken. The common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include dizziness, tiredness, headaches, nausea and generally feeling unwell. It is often mistaken for something else such as a hangover, a common cold, flu and now Covid-19. The elderly and the very young are particularly vulnerable.
Home Fire Safety and Station Manager, Wayne Thomas, says:
“With the cost-of-living crisis affecting everyone, many people may have delayed servicing their gas appliances such, as boilers and gas fires, due to not having the financial means to have the work carried out.
We strongly recommend that you maintain the servicing of appliances and make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your property, which is fitted following the manufacturer’s guidance.”
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has been delivering home fire safety information checks for many years, as well as Safe and Well visits since 2018. A Safe and Well visit covers topics such as home security, falls prevention and tackling loneliness and isolation.
Should anyone have concerns regarding safety issues in their homes, a free Safe and Well visit can be arranged by calling 0800 169 1234 or visiting our website.
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As well as their monthly newsletter, the Council has also published the results of their survey into what the public thinks of A&E Departments. Follow the Links below:
Transport for Wales have announced further industrial action in December and January. Please check before travelling by train. Details can be found on the TfW website at: https://tfw.wales/industrial-action
Are you an unpaid carer? Do you look after a a relative, friend or neigbour giving support they cannot manage without? A new website has been launched giving help and advise for all unpaid carers. Follow this link to the website: https://carerssupportwestwales.org/
If you are struggling with your heating bills then you can go to a Warm Welcome venue. Stay as long as you like (within their opening hours), chat, read or simply sit and enjoy the warmth. Details of venues below, keep an eye out for updates. Update: St. Peters Church Hall the latest venue to join the scheme.
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The news that Withybush Hospital is to be downgraded at some point with the loss of it’s A & E unit has resulted in anger and concern from thousands of residents. The Facebook group, Save Withybush with over 16,000 members, is planning rallies and other action.
