Dr Edward Jones from Bangor University talks to Iwan from PLANED about the event he will be hosting and facilitating on community enterprises and local regeneration, but also reflecting on the wider movement of local economic innovation across Wales, with examples including Wrexham, Y Felinheli, Llanelli, and Crymych all highlighted.…

Iwan talks to John about the PLANED project that focuses on recognising the skills and experience of people in South West Wales and awarding Agored Cymru certificates to promote self-confidence and improve wellbeing. In this episode John mentions the commercial aspect of the project: Puffin Learning which has its own website https://puffinlearning.…

Professor Phil Kloer is the Executive Medical Director and also soon to become the Chief Executive of Hywel Dda University Health Board, covering the counties of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. I met Phil at Hywel Dda's administrative headquarters in Carmarthen at the beginning of December 2023.…

Want to know more about Pembrokeshire Fresh Community Vending and our exciting news for west Wales? Beef and lamb specialist Paul Oeppen of Hazelwell Farm, who manages 350 acres of farmland, producing organic, native breed beef and lamb talks to Abi and John about supplying the Llanteg vending machine. We chat about the benefits to suppliers and cu…

Mae PLANED, PAVS a Chyngor Sir Benfro yn cydweithio i ddod â Phartneriaeth Bwyd Lleol i chi i Sir Benfro. Yr amcanion yw adeiladu gwydnwch mewn rhwydweithiau bwyd lleol trwygydgysylltu gweithgareddau sy’n ymwneud â bwyd yn well, gan greu system leolfwy cynaliadwy a cheisio mynd i’r afael ag achosion sylfaenol tlodi bwyd.Mae partneriaid wedi sicrhau…

Iwan talks to John about a new PLANED project called Cadarnhad. John and Hafren work with communities throughout South West Wales, promoting wellbeing and self-esteem through recognising and awarding skills and expertise with Agored Cymru certification. You can find out more, including contact details, on the PLANED website.…

Pembrokeshire Fresh - Gwenllian Centre – Kidwelly PLANED team members Sophie and Rich met with Lois from the Hengwrt, Llandeilo to talk about their new food hub, how the hub works and what else is happening at the centre. Sir Benfro Ffres – Canolfan Gymunedol a Gwybodaeth - Llandeilo Bu i aelodau tîm PLANED, Sophie a Rich, gwrdd â Lois o Hengwrt, L…

PLANED team members Alex and Rich met with Staci from the Gwenllian Centre to talk about their new food hub, how the hub works and what else is happening at the Gwenllian Centre. Sir Benfro Ffres – Canolfan Gwenllian – Cydweli Bu i aelodau tîm PLANED, Alex a Rich, gwrdd â Staci o Ganolfan Gwenllian i sgwrsio am eu hwb bwyd newydd, sut mae’r hwb yn …

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At the end of March 2023 I spoke to the photographer David Wilson at his kichen table in Llangwm. We talked about the photographs that he takes and the way in which he creates his images ... and he even let me take his photo! You can find out more about David and his photographs on his website: https://www.davidwilsonphotography.co.uk/…

A new pilgrim route will forge connections between Pembrokeshire and Wexford. David Pepper, the new Pilgrimage Officer for the Wales side of the project, encourages community and local businesses to get involved. This exciting new route aims to build on and strengthen historic links between St Davids, Pembrokeshire, and Ferns in County Wexford. The…

With this episode I begin a short series of conversations with people who live in the Pembrokeshire town of Newport. I'm speaking today with two residents of the town who have lived and brought up families in this vibrant coastal community.By John Ewart

Rich from PLANED’s food team speaks with Russell, owner of Fairfield Caterers about healthy meals, how to keep your microwavable veggies tasting top and the ready-meals that he will be supplying to the vending machine. Caiff Rich o dîm bwyd PLANED sgwrs gyda Russell, perchennog Fairfield Caterers, ynglŷn â bwydydd iach, sut i gadw’ch llysiau meicro…

Rich from PLANED’s food team speaks with Sam, one-half of the team behind Little Croft Chocolate about their bars, starting a business during Covid and why you’ll love banana and cinnamon! Caiff Rich o dîm bwyd PLANED sgwrs gyda Sam, un hanner o’r tîm sy’n gyfrifol am Little Croft Chocolate, am eu bariau siocled, cychwyn busnes yn ystod Covid a pha…

Rich from PLANED’s food team speaks with Phil Smith of Capital Roasters and the Pembrokeshire Coffee Company about Clifftop Coffee and his journey through the world of coffee, from London to West Wales. Caiff Rich o dîm bwyd PLANED sgwrs gyda Phil Smith o Capital Roasters a’r Pembrokeshire Coffee Company am Clifftop Coffee a’i daith trwy fyd coffi,…

I talk to Mark Lewis, the Curator of Tenby Museum, in November 2022 about the pressures and joys facing an independent museum and the effects of coming out of lockdown. Tenby Museum & Art Gallery stands as the oldest independent museum in Wales. Established in 1878 it continues to develop its collections and displays to preserve and promote the his…

Laura Thomas (Health Improvement Lead Dietitian from the Hywel Dda University Health Board) tells us more about The Eat Well Guide and chats to Abi about how this links with the community food hubs.You can find out more by visiting: https://www.communityfood.wales/ Please contact our team for the Welsh transcript on WCFD@planed.org.uk Mae Laura Tho…

I speak to Fran Murphy from Dyfed Archaeological Trust about the recent excavation, and now conservation, of the former Ocky Whites department store in the middle of Haverfordwest. In this episode Fran mentions the Trust's website: https://www.dyfedarchaeology.org.uk/wp/ and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DyfedArchaeology/ to find out more…

I have another chat with Jeremy Wadia from EcoDewi but this time, in the community garden in St Davids Acre, Erw Dewi. It was a wet morning sitting in the garden just between the Cathedral and the ruins of the Bishop's Palace but it was peaceful. The rain started to come down quite steadily at the end but it was welcome after this long, dry summer.…

The DATRIS Project has been running for just over four and a half years and in this episode myself and Iwan talk about the achievements of the original project and I outline the project that is set to follow on ... and which is actually in a pilot study phase. If you want to contact me about the new project then you can email me at john.ewart@plane…

Lee Hind talks about the ways in which the Hub team will always try to find the right solution for the individual, irrespective of things like age, health conditions, finances or eligibility to other services, and if needed they will stay alongside that individual until a solution has been sourced and implemented. The Pembrokeshire Community Hub ma…

This is the WCFD podcast down at The Foundry House food hub in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire. We discuss the activities offered at The Foundry House and the food hub offered here! We recorded the podcast with food hub volunteers Peter & Nina that are trustees of The Foundry House and Rich from our team at PLANED. The Foundry House express their need for …

I speak to Cris Tomos about an exciting way to raise money to support local assets. If you would like to join the scheme, or just find out more, then you can find all the information that you need on their excellent website https://asedion.cymru from the DATRIS Project supported by the National Lottery Community Fund…

I talk to Dan Lewis from Câr y Môr at their Clehyr Uchaf site just outside of St Davids. He discusses the aims of the farm and how it works in harmony with both the marine ecosystem as well as the local community. You can find out more about this wonderful group on their website, https://www.carymor.wales. from the DATRIS Project supported by the N…

I spoke to Tom over zoom about the new CWBR Youth Project within PLANED. Tom mentioned a number of ways to contact the project: Main website: https://planed.org.uk/projects/cwbr-youth/ email: tom.moses@planed.org.uk phone: 07810 228526 Instagram: @cwbryouthBy John Ewart

Wales Community Food Distribution, led by PLANED, is thrilled to launch its first food hub in June. The project facilitates volunteers to link with food producers and suppliers to have easy access to healthy and great value food.By Iwan Thomas

Alex Mills is an internationally renowned composer who was brought up in Pembrokeshire. You can listen to some of Alex's music on his website alexmills.info as well as finding out about both previously published and upcoming works. I enjoyed chatting to Alex over a zoom call towards the of May 2022. from the DATRIS Project supported by the National…

I spoke to Hannah Wilcox Brooke who is the Project Manager for the Ramblers Cymru Paths to Wellbeing project. We met in Ffynone woods (where, incidentally, the Mabinogion tells us is an entrance to Annwn, the Otherworld). Hannah told me about how the project is working with volunteers to design new routes as well as maintaining existing ones. from …

Lee offers free support to help people to set up their own care or support business – as part of the new ‘Catalysts for Care’ project (supported by PAVS, PLANED and Pembrokeshire County Council). Our ultimate aim is to develop more small, local services that can provide really personal and flexible care and support to people in Pembrokeshire.…

I spoke to Jeremy Wadia in his beautiful garden in Roch. He is part of the team running the EcoDewi Project based in and around the St Davids Peninsula. We only had time to discuss one of the aspects of the project in detail so I am sure we will have a follow-up chat sometime later in the year. In the meantime you can find out more from their excel…

Iwan talks to Lee Hind from PAVS about the new Community HubBy Iwan Thomas

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As part of our WCVA and Lottery funded CWBR Youth project here within PLANED, Iwan Thomas talks to Emyr John from One Voice Wales about the work they are doing across Pembrokeshire to support engagement with our Town & Community Councils, and working in partnership with other organisations to promote local democracy. For more information please go …

As part of our CWBR Youth project funded by the WCVA and the Lottery, Iwan from PLANED talks to Ella from the Electoral Commission and Cat from Democracy Box about the work both organisations are doing to support the promotion of engagement by young people in both registering and voting within local elections. For more information please go to http…

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Iwan Thomas talks to Alice, Abi and Laura-Cait in the busy visitors' centre at Dŵr Cymru's Llys y Frân reservoir about the new Wales Community Food Distribution Project hosted at PLANED.By Iwan Thomas

This episode is a joint CWBR Youth and One Voice Wales interview to raise the profile of the work that Pembrokeshire Community and Town Councils do to get more young people interested in voting and standing for election as a Community or Town Councillor; as well as encouraging younger people, particularly 16 and 17 year olds, to vote. this episode …

Earlier in the year I spoke to the Principal of Pembrokeshire College, Dr Barry Walters. We discussed the role of the College in the County and touched on some of the exciting new developments on site. from the DATRIS Project supported by the National Lottery Community FundBy John Ewart

Lansiad prosiect Dosbarthu Bwyd Cymunedol Cymru – YMUNWCH Â NI! Mae rhaglen Dosbarthu Bwyd Cymunedol Cymru, dan arweiniad PLANED, yn falch iawn o lansio'r alwad agored am geisiadau am hybiau bwyd cymunedol ledled Sir Gaerfyrddin, Sir Benfro a Cheredigion. I gael gwybod mwy a siarad â'r tîm ewch i wefan Bwyd Cymunedol Cymru www.Communityfood.wales n…

Stephen Varney is playing for Italy in the Six Nations Championship but he grew up in Pembrokeshire. I speak on the phone to his father, Adrian, about rugby and raising sons in the North of the County. from the DATRIS Project supported by the National Lottery Community FundBy John Ewart

Daniel Esteve has a great deal of experience in delivering and coordinating education within the United Kingdom. He has lived in the Preselis for many years although he originates from France. We talk about the similarities and differences in teaching and learning in Wales, in the UK and abroad. from the DATRIS Project supported by the National Lot…

I speak to Will Bramble CBE about the challenges and opportunities facing Pembrokeshire County Council at the beginning of 2022. We talk about his focus for the Council and his passion for the county of Pembrokeshire. from the DATRIS Project supported by the National Lottery Community FundBy John Ewart

Rona is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist who lives in Pembrokeshire. Rona (and Gannet, the dog) talk to me about writing songs and starting to gig again as we come out of lockdown. She tells me about her Scottish roots and we hear a snippet from her lovely, lyrical new song, “Smoke” which is due to be released in March 2022. You can find ou…

I speak to Siobhan McGovern about the Ancient Connections project as we walk with her dog, Nellie, along the Irish Sea coast at Goodwick Harbour. We talk about a number of the events associated with her project, you can find out more on their excellent website. from the DATRIS Project supported by the National Lottery Community Fund…

At the commencement of the Arwain Sir Benfro programme, Wavehill were commissioned for the evaluation of LEADER in Pembrokeshire. Endaf Griffiths, the Director of Wavehill speaks to John about the recent evaluation findings as we reach the end of the programme. Ar ddechrau’r rhaglen Arwain Sir Benfro, comisiynwyd Wavehill ar gyfer gwerthusiad LEADE…

The Ein Cymdogaeth Werin – Preseli Heartlands Communities project, led by PLANED is exploring how connecting with heritage creatively can contribute to health and wellbeing and provide opportunities for young people through ‘hands-on’ heritage experience. The Ein Cymdogaeth Werin – Preseli Heartlands Communities project is part of the Great Place S…

Listen to Abi talking to Luke Conlon about the LEADER funded Compassionate Communities Project. You can learn more about the project here: https://www.arwainsirbenfro.cymru/en/leader-projects/list-of-projects/theme-3-exploring-new-ways-of-providing-non-statutory-local-services/compassionate-communities-pembrokeshire/ Gwrandewch ar Abi’n siarad â Lu…

In 2021, LEADER commissioned a study on Sustainable Logistic Models of Food Distribution in South West Wales. Led by Ceredigion, the cooperation project with Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire brought together key regional stakeholders. Miller carried out the feasibility study and have produced a regional report which is now available at https://www…

Iwan talks to James Silbers of Silbers CIC in the Roundhouse on the Temple Druid estate just outside of Maenclochog, deep in rural Pembrokeshire. You can find out more about Silbers CIC from their website: silberscic.org.uk from the DATRIS Project supported by the National Lottery Community FundBy Iwan Thomas

Abi spoke to Peter Davies from the LEAF Project at Wiseman's Bridge in South Pembrokeshire. LEAF is a LEADER-funded project that has been running since October 2018. You can find out more on the Arwain Sir Benfro website, here. this episode was produced by the DATRIS Project which is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund…