Around 600 spectators lined the streets of Neyland to cheer on the entrants in the village carnival.
The spectacular, entertaining event was hailed by the organisers as the best ever carnival in Neyland:
“Thank you to everyone in the town that supported the procession in the streets, it really was one of the busiest we’ve seen, as was the field!
“Thank you to every entry into the parade, all your efforts are thanked for making it such a wonderful day. And thank you to all our sponsors, including our main ones (Ascona, Community Interest Care and Neyland Town Council), your kind donations are the reason we are able to put on this incredible event!
“Thank you to all stall holders, all volunteers that helped out and thank you to the fun fair for providing their services.”
Declaring it a “fantastic afternoon,” Mayor of Milford Haven Cllr William Elliott was invited by the Neyland Carnival Committee to judge alongside Neyland Deputy Mayor Cllr Ashleigh Phelan and Pembroke Dock Deputy Mayor Cllr Michelle Wiggins.
Councillor Simon Hancock said it was a privilege to present the carnival prizes: “The ingenuity and creativity on show in the floats snd walkers were truly extraordinary. Thousands saw the procession which must have been the biggest seen in Pembrokeshire these days.
“My congratulations to the hard working committee which made everything possible. Well done! A wonderful day all round.”
Winners were listed as follows:
Best Overall: Lawrenny Street; Best Street 1st: Lawrenny Street 2nd: Cleddau Avenue Best Pub 1st: The Legionnaire 2nd: The Rose and Willow; Best Organisation 1st: Neyland School 2nd: VIP Dance; Best Walkers 6+ 1st: Leila Thomas 2nd: Doodles; Best Walkers 6 or less 1st: Reggae Music 2nd: Sophie Adams; Best Decorated Street: Riga Avenue.
Among the many organisations taking part was Neyland Ladies Choir. Clement’s and Llanstadwell Churches raised £109 for Mtemaumo school in Malawi and ran a Hope Pembrokeshire stall at the Carnival. They described the community event, which took place on Saturday, July 13, as “wonderful” with “many incredible floats; so many people dressed up; such a lovely atmosphere.”
