I would like YOU to do something for me ...please.
The 19th August, this summer, will be the 75th Anniversary of the bombing of the oil tanks at Pennar, just above Llanreath. Old Pennar School is where many, many firemen from all over Pembrokeshire, from Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff and other parts of Wales sought refuge and rest from the searing heat of the conflagration less that a mile up the road. The Church Hall opposite the school acted as a first aid post and official reports recount how the local population opened their hearts, homes and rations to the fire fighters.
The Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, with the Sunderland Trust, is planning to commemorate the events of those (literally) dark days with a church service and exhibition/display in the Garrison Chapel.
Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire Housing Association have proposed an alternative commemoration.... demolish one of the few (only) buildings in Pembroke Dock/Pennar associated with what was an historic event in the history of war time Britain.
The 19th August, this summer, will be the 75th Anniversary of the bombing of the oil tanks at Pennar, just above Llanreath. Old Pennar School is where many, many firemen from all over Pembrokeshire, from Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff and other parts of Wales sought refuge and rest from the searing heat of the conflagration less that a mile up the road. The Church Hall opposite the school acted as a first aid post and official reports recount how the local population opened their hearts, homes and rations to the fire fighters.
The Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, with the Sunderland Trust, is planning to commemorate the events of those (literally) dark days with a church service and exhibition/display in the Garrison Chapel.
Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire Housing Association have proposed an alternative commemoration.... demolish one of the few (only) buildings in Pembroke Dock/Pennar associated with what was an historic event in the history of war time Britain.
Nothing if not crass.
Why not drop Pembrokeshire Housing Association a polite email or letter letting them know how insensitive to the feelings of the community of Pennar their proposal is?
Here are their contact details:
Registered Office:
Meyler House,
St. Thomas' Green,
Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire.
SA61 1QP
You may wish to to make your comments for the attention of:
Mr Nigel Sinnett
or
Mr Sam Salgo
Note: Photograph courtesy of Rosemary Norton whose mother took this shot whilst stationed in Pembroke Dock
— at Military Road, Pennar, Pembroke Dock.
Old Pennar School has been sold to Pembrokeshire Housing Association who have applied to demolish it and build 15 affordable dwellings on the site. Contracts were exchanged yesterday.You really should call them (politely).
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