Monday was an historic day for the Narberth and Whitland Observer as the paper celebrated a momentous milestone - its 100th birthday. The centenary was marked with a special luncheon, hosted by owner, Sir Ray Tindle CBE DL, directors, management and staff, at the Plas Hyfryd Hotel, Narberth. Guest of honour at the event was High Sheriff of Dyfed, Mr. Johnny Thomas DL, while also in attendance were a number of civic dignitaries, including Deputy Mayor of Narberth, Clr. Wynne Evans, Mayor of Whitland, Clr. Conwil Harries JP, Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Clr. Clive Collins, and Chairman of Carmarthenshire County Council, Clr. Jim Jones. Representatives of several clubs, groups and organisations were also invited to share in the celebrations of a truly local newspaper, which was founded in 1906 by Narberth printer, Walter Burgess, and has been part of the growing Tindle Newspapers group since 1978. And just like the very first eight-page issue, which sold out after a print run of 600 copies, last week's 88-page edition, featuring a special 48-page souvenir supplement, also vanished from the news stands within hours of going on sale. Sir Ray Tindle described the celebrations as 'the greatest day' in the history of the 'paper, and to help commemorate the occasion, presented a 100- year-old silver dish to the High Sheriff, as well as a silver locket to 12-year-old Shelley Harries, of Narberth, the youngest town crier in Wales, who was invited to act as 'Master of Ceremonies'. Full report and more pictures of the celebrations inside.