Around £3,000 was raised for the restoration of Jordanston Church at a very successful Lloyd George and Other Families Exhibition held last weekend.

Over 500 people attended the two day event, which was held to mark the centenary of David Lloyd George becoming British Prime Minister.

"We are delighted by the amount raised," said one of the event's organisers, Ros Raymond. "People have been so kind and so supportive.

"It's been a big community event and we are grateful for the support we have had. We hope it will put us on the map."

The exhibition highlighted Lloyd George's close links with the church, where his father, grandfather, grandmother and grandmother's second husband, as well as other relatives, are buried.

Other displays featured the Mathias family of Llangwarren; the Hamilton family, including the 1834 wedding dress of Lady Marianna Augusta Hamilton and parishioners involved with both world wars.

There was also a special feature about Norman Phillips who was killed during WW2, and in whose honour the church's stained glass window was installed. Norman's brother, 87-year-old Melville Phillips, travelled down from Bristol especially for the occasion.

Refreshments were served at Jordanston Hall where there were also tickets on sale for a raffle to be drawn in December.

The exhibition was officially opened on Saturday morning when Gwyneth Daniel, Lloyd George's great granddaughter, reminisced and recounted family tales.

Another of Lloyd George's descendants, Catrin Raymond ably accompanied by her sister Lydia Lawrence, enchanted everyone present with her singing.

"The success of the event was due to a large number of people, many of whom who had no direct connection with Jordanston Church," said Mrs Raymond.

"They are all thanked for their magnificent contribution. Their efforts are greatly appreciated."

A number of the displays will remain in situ over the summer. The church is open daily.