'We'll be back' vow after floral setback (From Western Telegraph)

'We'll be back' vow after floral setback

AFTER a successful reign of 12 years as Wales' top small floral town, Tenby is having to look to its laurels.

It was unlucky 13 for the resort when the annual Wales in Bloom results were announced last week.

Tenby's long-standing title was lifted by Abergavenny, and did not even get a mention in the list of winners.

But Tenby will be blooming well back, despite its disappointment, said town mayor, Councillor Caroline Thomas. "The competition has caught up with us and it's time to raise our game," she admitted. "We aim to be back on top form next year".

But there were smiles all around in three South Pembrokeshire communities after the results were announced.

Sardis Parks and Gardens was delighted to take first prize in the class for community environmental improvement schemes. The little village, near Kilgetty, has a hard-working group of volunteers who have enhanced the wayside and verges.

There were also merit awards for Saundersfoot, Llandysul and Penally in the small country town and large villages classes respectively. And, as reported in last week's issue, Wolfscastle was successful in winning the village trophy.

The category for holiday parks of 50 to 100 units was won by Cenarth Falls Holiday Park, Newcastle Emlyn, with Well Park Caravan Park, New Hedges, Tenby in second place.