Auction to hammer home the tsunami appeal message (From Western Telegraph)

Auction to hammer home the tsunami appeal message

PEMBROKESHIRE'S biggest-ever auction and raffle is to be held to help the Tsunami Appeal.

Businesses and individuals throughout the county are being urged to contribute items and 'promises' to the project, which aims to raise a large sum as soon as possible to help the disaster fund.

"We're calling it the Pembrokeshire People's Tsunami Appeal, and we are just asking anybody and everybody to help," said co-ordinator Kevin Reeve, of Ludchurch.

Mr Reeve, of Whitland-based Sir Benfro Bakery, has arranged collection points and raffle ticket sales throughout Pembrokeshire, and will be meeting all the administration costs of the appeal.

"This is not for publicity for any business or individual - just a big effort for an enormously worthy cause from the people of a very generous county. It will be a huge task to get everything tied up in a very short time, but the money is obviously needed urgently," he said.

The plan is to make up a number of food and drink hampers to be raffled alongside an auction of 'promises', other goods, services and tickets. This will take place at the Fourcroft Hotel, Tenby, on Sunday, January 23rd, at 4pm.

Anyone who would like to know more can contact Mr Reeve on 01994 241177.

* Collection points and raffle ticket sales will be at: Sir Benfro Bakery, Spring Gardens, Whitland; K's Kitchen, Pembroke Dock; Manorbier Post Office; Wisebuys, Narberth; Glandy Cross Londis; Fiveways Garage, Tenby; Yerbeston Gate Farm Shop; Johnston Post Office; Gelliswick News, Milford Haven;Truly Scrumptious, Tenby; Alma Inn, Pembroke Dock; Mount Post Office, Milford Haven; Red House, Dinas Cross; Pendre Garage, Fishguard; Prendergast Stores, Haverfordwest. Raffle tickets are also on sale at Tenby Golf Club; Tenby Market Cafe; Country Kitchen, Tenby; Milton Farm Shop; Welcome Cafe, Pendine; Preseli Services and Cafe, Llanddewi Velfrey; Fishers Arms, Whitland; Newport Garage and Store; Brian Llewelyn, Eglwyswrw; Marina Milk Maid, Saundersfoot and New Hedges Londis and Post Office.