Category Archives: Information and Communication

Naturfa status

Broad Haven Volunteers Secure ‘National Asset’ Status for Local Nature Reserve in Welsh First. BROAD HAVEN, PEMBROKESHIRE.  A small pocket of Pembrokeshire woodland and former open cast coal mine has officially become a national pioneer for biodiversity. The Slash Pond Community Nature Reserve has been named as one of the first sites in Wales to achieve ‘Naturfa’ status, making it the first community-managed site in the country to receive this prestigious recognition. The status, confirmed by Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, recognizes

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Spring Celebration 2026

Celebrating our new national-level recognition as a Naturfa site and as part of the National Forest for Wales – becoming Wales’ first community nature reserve to achieve Naturfa status.The Naturfa Treasure Trail, Pond dipping, Face Painting, Guided Nature Walks, Live music, Guest Speakers, Book Launch: “From Culm to Calm’ – A History of the Slash Pond”, The official unveilling of the Naturfa Certicate and more!

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Fancy applying for an Award for our work as Support The Boardwalk?

Hi All The link below has the details of the award and it may be nice to apply and see if we can get some recognition for tidying up the boardwalk – remember what a shambles it was when it was closed this time last year – and how fab it looks now! If you fancy a go at applying , have a read and let me know – the deadline isn’t until 31st October – so we can discuss

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Insurance

We secured Public Liability Insurance today with Tennyson, who specialise is such things. The cost of £132 has been paid by Les & Linda Reohorn, [so that can be a donation to the fund!] and we have the required documentation. Cover is for 1 full year , for events up to 100 people and Cover is up to £5 million – so that should satisfy! This means that all volunteers are covered by insurance whilst they work on the boardwalk.

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Boardwalk or Bust

Boardwalk or Bust?!Meeting May 12th 2014 Galleon Inn {upstairs room} Proving the power of Facebook, email and general ‘spreading the word’ an exceptional turnout – HUGE THANKS to the 27 people who attended the meeting . A large group of people, many of whom were able to make comment, but some of whom may have felt that they were unheard. With this in mind, it was suggested that at the next meeting to be held at The Galleon Inn [upstairs]

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