FARMING charity RABI’s Pembrokeshire Ladies committee laid on afternoon tea at the home of member Sue Belton to raise £2,200 for farmers in financial difficulty.

The event at Headland Farm in Ambleston – the second of the 10th anniversary year for the committee – was a complete sell-out with over 100 teas served.

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is farming’s oldest and largest welfare charity, giving out grants of around £2 million each year in Wales and England.

To fund its work RABI relies heavily on its 54 county committees, made up of voluntary fundraisers – often with farming links.

This year, RABI has already paid out more than £21,000 to people in Pembrokeshire.

Guests attending the afternoon tea were served Pimms or Prosecco on arrival in the splendid Headland Farm gardens before enjoying a selection of sandwiches and homemade cakes.

A raffle was also held; the prize of an hour-long flight over Pembrokeshire was donated by David and Sarah Rees of Withybush Flying. It was bought at auction for £300 by Jane Woolman from Little Haven.

Emily Davies, Pembrokeshire Ladies chair, said: “It was a hugely successful event and I’m grateful to all the committee members who worked tirelessly to bake a fabulous selection of cakes for people to enjoy.”

Katie Davies, vice-chair, added: “Sue and Monty Belton provided us with the perfect location. We’re fortunate in Pembrokeshire to have some fantastic supporters.”

Next up for the ladies’ committee is a cheese & wine fundraiser at the Pembrokeshire County Show on Wednesday August 15, which is being hosted by NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual in their marquee.

RABI would also like to thank Jason Slater of Haverfordwest Coin Machines and Prendergast Butchers for supporting the afternoon tea.