Pembrokeshire’s industrial ‘revolution’ advanced a step further when the site of the third oil refinery on the shores of the Haven was formally dedicated. The Secretary of State for Wales, the Rt. Hon. Cledwyn Hughes, MP, planted a 15-foot Welsh oak tree on the site of Gulf Oil’s new refinery and petrochemicals plant at Milford Haven.

Visiting Caldey Island, the First Minister of the Crown to do so, Mr. George Thomas, Minister of State for Wales, presented the Abbot, Dom Samson, with a Welsh dragon flag.

Whitland Carnival Queen was Miss Sheila Thomas. Attendants were Elizabeth Penn and Sandra Stevens, Fairy Queen was Sheila George and her attendants were Shirley James and Wendy Leggatt.

With historic Manorbier Castle as a perfect setting, a successful fete was held in aid of St. John Ambulance Priory of Wales Appeal. It was attended by 1,400 people and over £250 was raised.

Rugby: Aberavon Quins 12 pts Tenby United 9. Tenby United opened their 1966-67 season without several of their stalwarts who saw them through to the Pembrokeshire double a few months previously. Jeffrey Powling had an outstanding game at fullback for Tenby and scored six of their nine points. Roy Diment made a memorable debut for United by scoring a try.

Showing at the Royal Playhouse: Duel at Diablo.