A SPECIAL fun day, raising funds for Withybush’s Ward 10 Cancer Ward, proved a massive hit on May Day, May 1, despite the rain.

Elly's Fun Day for Ward 10, held at Pembroke Dock’s Quins rugby club, was first fundraising event solely for Elly's Ward 10 Flag Appeal.

Elly, the daughter of Lyn and Ann Neville of Pembroke, has been raising valuable funds the refurbishment and upgrade of Ward 10 through her prize-winning collage of the Pembrokeshire Flag, and the May event marked the first birthday of the fundraising campaign.

Despite the weather, £834.55 was raised for Ward 10 at Withybush Hospital, taking the Elly's Ward 10 Flag Appeal past £16,000.

“As much of the activities as possible were moved inside and there was a worry that no one would come, but in the end it was a great day, and we had fun,” said Elly’s dad Lyn.

“The event was supported by some fantastic organisations who put on activities like the VC Gallery, Springboard, Value Independence CIC, Tesco Pembroke Dock and Pembroke & Pembroke Dock ABC. Some excellent entertainment from local band 4coustic, magic by Dave Hitchcott, dance from The Vibe School of Dance, face painting by Tara Jenkins and Alais Winton, amazing balloon modelling by Stuart from Little Monsters, and small animals with Kara from EduPets.

“This was all backed up by Pembroke Dock Fire Brigade and the Neighbourhood Police Team, as well as St John Ambulance, and amazing coffee by The Bean.

“Thanks to all the businesses that provided some excellent raffle prizes. Huge thanks though must go to Councillor Tony Wilcox who provided the venue, and all the people above who gave their time and services for free for Elly's Flag.

“Everyone we spoke to said they had a good time so I think there will be more events to come.”

If you would like to support Elly's Ward 10 Flag Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/ward10flag/ or at any Pembrokeshire Branch of Barclays Bank, quoting Elly’s ward 10 Flag Appeal T928, or by post c/o Pembrokeshire Cancer Support, 91 Queen Street, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6JE (Cheques payable to Elly’s Ward 10 Flag Appeal - T928).