Over 100 people were involved last weekend in local action against poverty. Local churches and other individuals worked together to take a stand against injustice. The 100-plus people were involved in both a Fair Trade coffee morning and a Make Poverty History march through Tenby. Lots of people attended from all over Pembrokeshire, including Neyland, Pembroke, Haverfordwest, Tenby, Kilgetty, Narberth, and even some people from Swansea! There were also people of all ages, from young to old - two years to 90- plus! The aim was to raise awareness of issues causing poverty and to give practical ways showing how people can change their lives to begin to eradicate poverty in the lives of others. The day commenced with a coffee morning at Deer Park Baptist Church Hall, Tenby. There was a great atmosphere during this, as people made banners for the march, drank Fair Trade tea, coffee and orange juice and ate refreshments including Fair Trade ingredients. A number of leaflets were available, which people took home, as well as post cards to send to the White House and to Prime Minister Tony Blair. There was also an MPH petition for people to sign. Sales of refreshments raised £200 and this will be given to Tear Fund: Christian Action with the world's poor. At noon everyone gathered outside Deer Park Church ready to march, all wearing black and white, with Make Poverty History logos pinned to their clothes. Carrying home-made banners, black and white streamers and Action Guide leaflets, they hoped to make an impact on the streets of Tenby. They walked past the cinema to the main street, round the back streets and back up to High Street, chanting 'Make Poverty History' and handing out action guides to passers-by. They then gathered outside St. Mary's Church where there was a Trade Craft Fair Trade stall. Sales of the Fair Trade products went down really well, and thanks go to all at St. Mary's Church for their help and involvement. There was also a petition to sign for MPH. "The event was a great success and I hope our aim of raising awareness and moving people to action was fulfilled," said one of the organisers, Sharron Hardwick. "Each individual can make a difference, our choices are vital and our voice needs to be heard. World leaders cannot ignore us if we don't keep quiet. So don't just watch Live 8, buy a band and then sit back. Think about who made the things in your shopping basket and were they paid fairly? Use your money wisely and for good causes." "Finally, many thanks to those who supported and took part in Saturday's events."