Mothers pushing prams and children carrying banners marched on Tenby’s Guildhall to petition for a playground in the Knowling Mead area of the town. The procession, nearly 50 strong, marched from the housing estate at Knowling Mead, along the Marsh Road and up St. John’s Hill to the forecour of the Guildhall.

Further proposals for staff cuts at Whitland Railway Station may mean six more men losing their jobs.Staff of the wagon and carriage repair department at Whitland were notified that their jobs were in jeopardy.

A Narberth man, Mr. Dennis Irving, was created a Member of the Victorian Order in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in recognition of personal and special services to the royal family.

A crowd of 6,000 attended the open day at the School of Artillery, Manorbier. A very full afternoon’s programme was enjoyed by all on the Manorbier cliffs in beautiful summer weather, with the temperature well up in the 70s.

A peal of minor - 5,040 changes - was rung on the half-muffled bells of St. Florence Parish Church in memorial to Senator Robert Kennedy.

Showing at the Royal Playhouse: Happiest Millionaire. At the South Beach: The Lady and The Tramp.