ONE of the most glamorous events in the Wolfscastle Country Hotel calendar took place earlier this month.

The annual Ladies Day and Garden Party was held in glorious sunshine on Sunday, July 13.

Ladies from across the county and beyond donned their best dresses and hats for the occasion, and were treated to a glass of Pimms and the delightful acoustic sounds of house band Honey Fungus.

A charity auction and raffle was held in the afternoon with prizes donated from a number of local companies, including Merlin Tregwynt, Pro Nails, Vaughans and Something’s Cooking.

The ladies engaged in some friendly bidding wars and managed to raise an incredible £3,500. The money will be divided between the Paul Sartori Foundation and the Amani children’s home in Noshi, Tanzania.

The Paul Sartori Foundation was chosen as a beneficiary due to the much-needed hospice at home service it provides to the people of Pembrokeshire 24/7 and 365 days of the year.

The charity’s nurses provide more than 17,500 hours of care a year, all free of charge.

Paul Sartori is part funded by the Welsh Government, National Health Service and Pembrokeshire County Council, but relies on public donations for around 75% of its funds.

The Amani children's home has been a charity the Wolfscastle Country Hotel has supported for many years.

The uncle of the hotel’s owner, Andrew Stirling, went to Tanzania as a young 28 year-old missionary doctor in 1934.

By the time of his death in 2004, Leader Stirling had built three hospitals, set up many dispensaries and devised instruments from simple materials to help in the healing of many medical problems. He also found time to write three books of his experiences.

Andrew’s wife Mandy also has links with the charity. She taught in Westbourne School in Penarth where two of the students along with their parents, both doctors, spent four weeks in the Amani children’s home. They got to experience first-hand the dedication of three local people who were trying to set up a safe place for young Africans, who would otherwise be living on the streets.

Over the last 100 years they have developed a large home where they have educated and saved hundreds of children and given them a life and a future.

Andrew and Mandy Stirling would like to express their sincere thanks to all the companies who donated items for the auction and raffle.