During their recent visit to Tenby, international Communities in Bloom judges Evelyn Alemanni and Steve Preston were very impressed, not only with the hospitality shown them, but also with the great community spirit and hard work put in to 'making Tenby a world class destination'.

However, the judges also singled out several groups, projects and individuals for special mention for 'the exceptional quality, beauty and care' of their property expressing their gratitude on doing their part 'to make your town a better place to live'.

Among those singled out by the judges was the joint St. Mary's Parochial Church Council/Pembrokeshire Coast National Park/Pembrokeshire College biodiversity scheme at Tenby (St. Mary) Old Cemetery.

Considered the last old hay meadow in the Tenby area, the project sees the cemetery managed to help protect and conserve over 100 different species of wildlife. The grass is cut at specific times of the year to encourage the large variety of wild plants and flowers to set seed while main pathways and access to tended graves is maintained throughout the year.

Mr. Wyndham Brace, of Heywood Court, was given an individual mention by the judges for his superbly kept gardens, while the greenfingered residents of Augustus Place were also praised for their 'swap a plant' scheme and the way the more able-bodies residents assist the less able in tending their gardens.

The Tenby in Bloom committee were also praised by the judges for the way they worked tirelessly to galvanise, and encourage so many businesses, local schools, organisations, community groups and individuals to embrace the 'In Bloom' competiton.