Bridge of Hope Competition – Winner
We're delighted to announce the successful conclusion of our Bridge of Hope naming competition, which generated hundreds of entries and a wonderful level of creativity and community engagement across Pembrokeshire. Beyond the competition itself, the campaign helped shine a positive light on the important issues of housing and homelessness, while raising awareness of our wider work.
Our congratulations go to Carys Jones, whose entry Pont y Garreg Las (Blue Stone Bridge) was chosen as the winning name. Reflecting on her inspiration, Carys said:
"I wanted a name that reflected Pembrokeshire's heritage and culture. With the National Eisteddfod being held in the county for the first time in 20 years — Eisteddfod y Garreg Las."
A special thank you to Young Voices for Choices
Among the many thoughtful entries we received, we'd particularly like to acknowledge a considered submission from Young Voices for Choices, the Haverfordwest Youth Forum dedicated to amplifying young people's perspectives and driving positive change across Pembrokeshire and Wales.
Their proposed name, The Concord Bridge (Pont Concord), drew on the word's literal meaning of "hearts together." They explained that while a bridge physically connects two banks of a river, its true purpose is to bring people together. As the generation who will cross this bridge for decades to come, they wanted its name to stand as a symbol of unity, peace and the shared heartbeat of the Haverfordwest community: a place where every voice is heard.
We were genuinely moved by the thoughtfulness, eloquence and civic spirit of their proposal, and by the way it echoes the very values that inspired the Bridge of Hope campaign.
Our warmest thanks to Young Voices for Choices for taking part and for the leadership young people in our town continue to show.
We'd also like to extend a very special thank you to Faith, whose beautiful artwork formed the competition prize and brought a unique and meaningful touch to the campaign.
To everyone who took part — thank you. Your ideas, enthusiasm, and support made this initiative the success it was. It's been a genuinely uplifting project, and we're grateful to all who contributed.
‘Bridge Of Hope’ Campaign
Bridges connect us. They bring people together and link communities. That's why PATH is inviting you to help name Haverfordwest's newest bridge. The Bridge of Hope campaign is your chance to be part of something that brings our community together.
Suggest from the list a name that stands out as a message of unity and we'll present it formally to Pembrokeshire County Council as the bridge’s official name.
Questions and Answers
What is the Bridge Of Hope campaign?
The Bridge of Hope campaign aims to turn the conversation around the new bridge into something positive, by highlighting how bridges connect communities and promote unity and cooperation.
What is the Prize?
The prize is a painting of the bridge, painted by a local artist.
Why was the old bridge replaced?
The old bridge had developed metal erosion inside its structure, meaning it would need significant repair work making it economically unfeasible. This led to the development of the new project.
How much did the bridge cost?
The new bridge was part of the town centre redevelopment project, totalling £5.7 million that funded the construction of the Foundry building, the footbridge and plaza.
Pembrokeshire County Council contributed £600,000 with the rest as a grant from the UK Levelling Up fund. Without the funding, a replacement of the original bridge would have cost PCC upwards of £900,000 and a shorter lifespan.
We’ve helped over 2,500 people in Pembrokeshire with housing problems and homelessness in 2025, providing help with housing and letting issues, and supporting homeless people in the county with warm clothes and food donations.
We use donations to directly help homeless people in the county, supporting with clothing and food to those who need it most. Any amount of donation is welcome to help someone in the county.