Local landscapers and gardeners got together last week to combine for some much needed cutting in the community.

After Pembrokeshire County Council’s grass cutting operations were temporarily delayed in March following the Government’s ‘stay at home’ guidelines introduced during the coronavirus outbreak - many public areas across Tenby and the count have been left overgrown.

Following an appeal from local resident Maureen Ward of Augustus Place on Facebook for someone to tackle the overgrown grass and proliferation of weeds in the vicinity - three local service providers stepped-up to volunteer.

Karl Butler from Dig It joined forces with Russell Evans and William Shepherd from All the Seasons Gardening Services, and Smart Gardens’ Rhys Thomas to take on the task, working over two days to cut the grass area and clear the weeds.

Residents were extremely grateful and delighted with the results, and although they clubbed together to cover the costs, raising £115 towards the cause, Maureen and co were overwhelmed when Karl said that the team had between them agreed to donate the proceeds to local NHS charities. Carrying on the good deed in the area, in addition the gardeners raised a further £20 from work cutting Battery Gardens.

“We are happy to help, it’s only a small gesture on our part but makes a huge difference to others,” said Rhys of Smart Gardens.

The County Council have now announced that it is to recommence its grass cutting regime from May.Meanwhile, with the lack of grass cutting going on, one household living at Tenby's Tudor Way decided to take a cut on themselves of the communal grass area, creating their very own tribute to the NHS for neighbours to enjoy!