Youngsters from an area affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster enjoyed a splendid day of coastal activities last week, thanks to the Prince's Trust and the National Park Ranger Service. "It's been one of the best days out we have ever had," said host Tony Bentley after the nine youngsters had taken part in coasteering and abseiling at St. Davids Head. Tony, from the North Pembrokeshire Chernobyl Children's Lifeline, which hosts the children from Belarus, praised the work of the Prince's Trust instructors, Maria Newton, Dai Phillips and Jack Woods (Training Outdoor Providers Scheme student) and ranger Ian Meopham, who organised the day out. The Prince's Trust provided all the instruction free of charge. "Everyone had a super day - you only have to see the expressions on their faces," Tony added. The children, aged from 12 to 14, are staying with two host families as part of regular health holidays funded by the North Pembrokeshire group. They all live in the same region in Belarus, about 150 km from Chernobyl.
