DESPITE severe weather warnings, last Saturday, October 1, turned out to be a sunny day and even the several scattered showers failed to dampen the spirits and enjoyment of everyone taking part in the South Pembrokeshire Coastal Run 2016.

Just over 100 motor vehicles from the early days of motoring to head-turning examples from the 21st Century arrived at the stunning Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre between 10am and 11am ready for the start of the run at 11.30am.

There to greet them were the founders/organisers Jeff and Sian Edwards of the Pembrokeshire County Motoring Events, along with the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council Tony Brinsden, Mayor of Pembroke Dock Maureen Colgan and the manager of the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre Stuart Berry.

Also taking part in the event were Cubs and Senior Girl Guides to celebrate their 100th anniversary, which was organised by Pembroke Dock town councillor Peter Kraus, along with a coach which was kindly provided by Edwards Coaches.

With the sounding of Jeff's starter's whistle, Jeff and Sian led the grand parade in their well-known Rover 216 cabriolet through the gates of the Heritage Centre, passing the Pembrokeshire, Welsh and Union flags proudly carried by the chairman of the county council, Cllr Colgan and Mr Berry.tony brinsden

The route of approximately 40 miles was via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke, Lamphey, Freshwater East, Stackpole, and, after passing Merrion Camp, complete with its two historic tanks Romulus and Remus on guard outside the gates, the route continued to Castlemartin, Freshwater West, of Robin Hood and Harry Potter/Shell Cottage fame, and Angle before making a stop at West Angle Bay.

The run then recommenced passing the Speculation Inn, Maidenwells, Pembroke and returning to the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre via High Street and Bethany Corner, where the vehicles provided a static display in the stunning and beautiful grounds of the Heritage Centre.

Everyone received a very warm welcome to the Heritage Centre from Mr Berry and his dedicated staff.

Jeff and Sian wish to thank everyone who took part, along with Stuart Berry and his dedicated staff at the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre and Cllr Peter Kraus.

This event was an outstanding end to Jeff and Sian's four Pembrokeshire County Motoring Events for 2016.

They will recommence next year with the first of their motoring events being the Western Telegraph South PEmbrokeshire & Carmarthen Bay Run 2017 on April 9. The South Pembrokeshire Coastal Run 2017 will take place once again next year on October 7, 2017.