Eileen’s Merlin’s Bridge

30/08/2026

Due to bank holiday and staff shortages we’ll be closing at 5 today! Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow, have a lovely bank hol! 😊

30/08/2026

Shop opening at 8 tomorrow and main post office is closed for bank holiday. Thank you as always for your custom

29/08/2026

About three years ago I wrote something about Pembrokeshire to my children and why, over 30 years ago, I chose to come home and raise my children here.

Today I saw the Western Telegraph asking: Is Pembrokeshire the best place to bring up a family?

For me, the answer will always be yes.

But today that answer feels particularly poignant.

Last night, our Pembrokeshire family lost one of its own, a cheeky, funny and genuinely lovely soul. A very close friend of my son Ed, a friend to so many of my friends’ children, and someone I had many conversations with myself.

Today there are parents, children and friends across our community hurting because someone who was part of their lives is suddenly no longer here.

And strangely, it made me think again about what I wrote all those years ago.

I grew up all over Britain because my dad was in the RAF. I lived in some beautiful places, but Pembrokeshire was the first place that ever really felt like home.

Ironically, I couldn't wait to leave at 16, apparently RJs wasn't enough to keep me here 😂, even though I super excited about the reunion night. when I discovered I was pregnant with Ed, I knew exactly where I wanted to come back to raise him.

It remains one of the best decisions I ever made.

I raised my three children here, and they grew up surrounded not simply by friends, but by friends who became family.

That is Pembrokeshire to me.

We joke that there are barely two degrees of separation between any of us. Have a proper conversation with someone and it won't take long before you discover the person, family, school, village or story that connects you.

Sometimes that closeness can be complicated. But on days like today, you understand just how precious it is.

Because these children grow up together. Their parents know one another. Their friendships cross families and generations. We celebrate their milestones together, remember their younger selves and, terribly, sometimes we have to hold one another through unimaginable loss.

So yes, I still believe Pembrokeshire is an incredible place to bring up a family.

Not simply because of the beaches, the coast, the countryside or everything our children have on their doorstep.

Because of the people.

Because here, friends really do become family.

And today, one very much loved Pembrokeshire family is grieving.

Sending all our love to his family and to every one of our children and friends who loved him. ❤️

Some things about Pembrokeshire should never change. This is one of them. ###

What do you think?

22/08/2026

Good to know our AI cameras are working, as soon anyone goes behind counter that isn’t us the camera alerts us. You now have a lifetime ban mate and footage will be sent to the police and will be shared with other local shops.

Hope the v**e was worth it.

Not much of a cat burglar looking directly at the camera 🤣

13/08/2026

Cool as. Was lovely to see so many people out enjoying it across Pembrokeshire

11/08/2026

Happy heavenly birthday, Dorian. ❤️

We hope you’re looking down and pleased with what we’ve achieved so far with the old place.

It hasn’t always been easy, and there’s still plenty more we want to do, but Eileen’s is still here, growing, changing and moving forward, while keeping the heart of what you and Eileen built.

We hope we’re doing you proud

But most of all hope you are skiing, dancing and having a ball up there

Happy birthday, Dorian. We miss you. ❤️

09/08/2026

🚗 PHASE 1 of CAR PARK PLAN COMPLETE! 🙌

Another job ticked off at Eileen’s! 💚

Phase 1 of our car park is now complete, the potholes are gone, it’s been levelled, and most importantly, we can now maintain it properly while we work towards the bigger plan.

Eventually, Phase 2 will see the car park fully tarmacked, but these things take time (and money! 😅).

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is Eileen’s!

We’re improving things step by step, investing back into the shop and making Eileen’s better for our customers, our team and our community.

Thank you, as always, for sticking with us while we keep moving forward. 💚

Phase 1 ✅
Phase 2… we’ll get there! 🚗💪

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

🕳️ THE POTHOLES ARE LEAVING THE CAR PARK! 🎉

Today’s the day, the potholes are finally being shown the door and our car park is getting the attention it desperately needs! 🚜

A huge thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding while the work is being carried out. We know the disruption isn’t ideal, but we’re absolutely delighted to finally be getting it done.

It’s another little step towards making Eileen’s better for everyone. ❤️

Goodbye potholes… you will NOT be missed! 👋😂

07/08/2026

Friendly reminder carpark closed tomorrow. We will try to keep operating while they are completing carpark work, but if that becomes unsafe we will close. Please take care and listen to the guys on site fir your own safety

🚧 Car Park Closure This Saturday 🚧

This Saturday our shop car park will be closed while we have it levelled and repair the potholes.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience, but it will make the car park much safer and more pleasant for everyone.

Please share this post to help us reach as many people as possible and save anyone making a wasted journey expecting to park here.

Thank you for your understanding and support, we really appreciate it! 💚