Tenby RNLI were very pleased with another successful Open Day last Sunday.

The morning's rain cleared allowing the crowds to build up and watch the lifeboat launch at 6.20 pm.

Over 1,300 visitors viewed the inside of the lifeboat and many more looked around the station.

The launch itself was delayed for 20 minutes to allow the RAF rescue helicopter to be in the area at the same time, but just as the Sea King arrived on scene, Milford Haven Coastguard received an urgent call from two girls who were cut off by the incoming tide at Ginst Point at the eastern end of Pendine Sands.

The resort's inshore lifeboat immediately left the display and headed for Ginst Point, shortly followed by the helicopter.

Within 10 minutes, the two girls were airlifted from a sandbank and transferred to the safety of Tenby Coast Rescue Team who had travelled there by vehicle.

The lifeboat stayed to carry out a shortened display and was re-housed before the crowds dispersed.

Tenby lifeboat coxswain Phil John said "It was unfortunate that the helicopter had to leave just as the display was getting started. We did our utmost to inform the crowds of the situation via the PA system, but it goes to show just how busy the rescue services are at this time of year. We hope that the many people who came to watch will appreciate that a real rescue took place instead."

• Milford Haven Coastguard confirmed that rescue helicopter 169 and Tenby RNLI inshore lifeboat assisted two females cut off by the tide at Pendine Sands.

The two were taken to Pendine range helicopter landing site by the helicopter where they met Tenby and Manorbier Coastguard Rescue Teams, who collected details and escorted them back to their accommodation.

The girls were aged 22 and 27 and were holidaying in the area from Grimsby.