When ten children return to their homes in Belarus after their visit to Pembrokeshire, their families will hardly recognise them.

"They already look so much better than when they arrived," said Steve Jarvis.

The children are staying at Temple Druid, near Maenclochog.

This is a Nash-designed 18th century hunting lodge now owned by the Dandelion Trust.

Steve and his wife Samara work for the trust which "helps people in traumatic situations, supports the arts and preserves green spaces and beautiful buildings".

Temple Druid has opened its doors to the Chernobyl children for a month-long visit. They arrived on September 10th and have had a fantastic time so far, said Steve.

The children come from areas still affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident.

They have poor health due to their depleted immune systems and the aim is to give them good food, water and pure air, as well as plenty of love and attention.

"At home the children live on a very basic diet of potatoes and cabbage so here they have been fed with organic meat, eggs, cheese and our home-grown organic vegetables, so they have lots of good fresh food," he said.

Samara and Steve have been overwhelmed by the outstanding goodwill they have received from local businesses and individuals.

The children, who are accompanied by their interpreter Svetlana, have already visited Castell Henllys, enjoyed a boat trip with Thousand Islands Expeditions, walked in the woods, painted murals and done a lot of artwork at Temple Druid.

They have also been guests of Pembrokeshire County Council chairman Steve Watkins, who entertained them to lunch at County Hall.

At Temple Druid, they have been able to enjoy the property's 56 acres of unspoilt ground and have helped feed and look after the animals, including ponies, pigs and goats.

They will return to Belarus on October 8th.