Lower Landsker Trefoil Guild’s busy start to the year has continued over the last few weeks, beginning with an invitation to visit the Mayor’s Parlour in Tenby.

A great welcome was given by the Mayor Cllr Sam Skyrme –Blackhall and Town Clerk Andrew Davies.

Sam, of course, was a Brownie and a Guide in years gone by, and had been particularly interested in the Centenary Exhibition of Guiding held in the Scout and Guide Hall.

Now, it was her turn to tell the members a little of the history of Tenby Town Council and of the issues facing councillors today.

For many members it was their first visit to the Mayor’s Parlour, and they were fascinated by all the memorabilia collected over the years, and by the portraits of very many past mayors.

Chairman Margaret thanked Sam, Andrew and Laurence for giving of their time and providing some insight into the history and administration of the town.

“A lovely morning with the lovely ladies of Trefoil, on the 10th anniversary of their own movement,” said the Mayor.

“We enjoyed a light buffet and explanations of the history of the Mayor’s Parlour, as well as my own update of being Mayor through the pandemic.

“Lots of laughs and memories of our times in Brownies, Guides and Rangers. Also those who were our leaders. These ladies helped shape many of us in our youth.

“It is so wonderful that the time and effort they gave to us as children still continues today,” she added.

The following Saturday, seven members travelled to Aberavon to attend the Trefoil Wales Annual meeting.

It was good to meet up with Trefoil members from all over Wales, and with the president of Trefoil UK.

The highlight of the meeting was the guest speaker in the afternoon.

This was Ben Clifford of Surfability whch is based in Caswell Bay on the Gower coast.

He has made it his life’s work to make surfing available for everyone, regardless of disability, and many members had seen his organisation featured on D.I.Y. S.O.S Big Build, when the TV builders plus many volunteers turned a damp shed into a state of the art building catering for the needs of everyone whatever those needs may be.

He was so inspirational that a collection held afterwards raised over £1,000 for Surfability. Many members are now keen to visit Caswell Bay to see this remarkable young man in action.

To end a busy week four members attended the Pembrokeshire Guiding Annual Meeting which was held last Sunday at the breath-taking new school at Haverfordwest.

The County Commissioner introduced the new logo and strapline – Girls can do anything! - and this was born out by the guest speakers, three ladies who make up Team Cruising Free, and who will attempt to row across the Atlantic in 2025 raising fund for the Cystic fibrosis Trust and the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Their ages ranged from 30 to 70 and everyone looks forward to following their progress in 2025.

It was also good to see so many girls from Rainbows to Rangers receiving awards and even more importantly, leaders receiving service awards ranging from 5 years to 30.

Trefoil members were particularly please to be there to support member Rhian Morgan as she received both her leader’s badge and became District Commissioner for Lower Landsker District.

Guiding is a movement, and while we were delighted to celebrate the past last month, it was even better to see that it is alive and thriving in the 21st Century in Pembrokeshire.

Back to normality for a while for Trefoil members, and today they are meeting to enjoy the flowers and delicious cakes at Colby Lodge gardens.

More exiting things are planned though, for the next few months, as they continue to celebrate the 80th birthday of Trefoil worldwide.