CELEBRATIONS continue to mark Guide Dogs Pembrokeshire’s 50th year. Founder and soprano Eva Rich was soloist at Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir’s recent concert in the Regency Hall in Saundersfoot.

The choir entertained local music fans with a varied programme. Eva delighted the audience with a selection of her favourite songs, including What a Wonderful World, Smile, My Little Welsh Home, If I Only Had Time and Que Sera Sera.

The concert was well attended and raised £550 for Guide Dogs, who also held a raffle with prizes kindly donated by local businesses. Among the guests were local guide dogs Skip and Eddie with their owners Adge John and John Woolsgrove, reminding everyone what a wonderful cause they were supporting.

As the concert concluded, Eva Rich was presented with a bouquet. She thanked the choir on behalf of Guide Dogs Pembrokeshire, adding special thanks to musical director Juliette Rossiter, who accompanied her as she sang, and choir accompanist Rev’d William Lambert.

Eva said: “I’ve been a guide dog owner since I was 19 and had seven dogs in all. I’m currently hoping to be matched with my eighth, but it has to be the right dog for me.

“Guide Dogs Pembrokeshire has been putting the fun into fundraising for 50 wonderful years, and we’re so grateful to all the local people and visitors to the area who support our stall at Saundersfoot Harbour on Wednesdays and Fridays.”