An appeal for extra funding is being made to help complete a project to build a shelter for disabled people at a popular sports ground.

The glass and concrete shelter is being constructed at Whitland rugby ground by members of the Rotary Club of Narberth and Whitland, and will be situated on the east bank high above the pitch. From there, wheelchair users will be able to watch matches in a dry, comfortable and light environment.

There has been a fantastic response to an appeal to the generosity of local businesses and individuals to help with the scheme, Rotary president Ted Davies said. “But we still need some more funding to complete our budget.”

He added: “This is a worthy project, and one in which we can all be proud.”

Last year, the club provided a ramp at Narberth Rugby Club to allow wheelchair users to access the stand to watch games.

Project leader Ken Morgan said: “Rotarians soon came to the conclusion that since their club covered Narberth and Whitland, it was right and proper that they provide an appropriate facility at Whitland RFC.

“We were very pleased that, due to the generosity of local builders, builders merchants and others, we were able to provide the ramp at Narberth with no cost to the rugby club, and that is our intention at Whitland.”

Rotarians, led by president Ted, recently armed themselves with rakes and shovels to spread and compact about five tonnes of stone from G. D. Harries and Sons. The concrete was then supplied by Nick Viggars, of Green Circle Cement to enable volunteers and Rotarians to complete the base.

Everyone who donates towards the project will be acknowledged on a plaque on the new building.

For more information, call Ken Morgan on 01834 862005 or 07799 602258.