A leading farming charity has reaped the benefits of fundraising at this year’s Pembrokeshire County Show.

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) was one of two charities chosen by show president Ian Fudge and his wife Lesley to benefit from fundraising at the event.

A service on the eve of the show and a ladies’ day reception raffle raised more than £2,200, with the ladies of Pembrokeshire braving wind and rain to turn out in some eye-catching outfits and hats for the special reception.

Linda Jones, RABI regional manager for Wales, said: “It was fantastic to see so many women make an effort, despite the terrible weather. There were some splendid raffle prizes on offer, donated by local businesses and individuals, and guests enjoyed Prosecco, strawberries and canapés in the president’s marquee before being treated to a fashion show.

“Without doubt, the highlight of the morning was the fashion show arranged by Lesley Fudge, who chose to highlight the work of local designer Kai Stewart and collections from the online Jaxxon House Fashion Design Studio and Boutique. The outfits modelled were worthy of a London catwalk event.”

The NFU Cymru marquee was the venue for a follow-up cheese and wine fundraiser arranged by the Pembrokeshire Ladies RABI county committee. Around 150 people attended, including NFU president Meurig Raymond and NFU Cymru president Stephen James. A daily hamper raffle also raised additional funds to boost the total to more than £1,000.

Linda added: “We would like thank the NFU in Pembrokeshire for their unstinting support throughout the week and show president Ian Fudge and his wife Lesley for nominating us.

The Catrin Vaughan Foundation was the president’s other nominated charity, set up in 2014 in memory of schoolteacher Catrin Vaughan, who was killed in a road traffic collision.