A flotilla of vessels, led by the flagship Dashing carrying the Mayor of Pembroke, Clr. Mrs. Pearl Llewellyn and her guests, cruised along the picturesque Pembroke River last Saturday before making a grand entrance into the Castle Pond.

The colourful spectacle, with the magnificent Norman castle as a backdrop, provided a splendid finale to the Pembroke River Rally, organised by Pembroke Town Council.

In addition to the Parade of Sail, the numerous stalls and displays, with entertainment provided by Pembroke Borough Silver Band, Bongo Clive, Phil the Magic Man and Circus Malarkey, made the afternoon a huge success.

Local entertainer Neil Thomas, with his own brand of light-hearted humour, provided a running commentary throughout the afternoon, playing music to suit all tastes, including some with a nautical theme.

"The crowd was excellent and the atmosphere was superb," said Clr. Keith Nicholas, chairman of Pembroke Town Council's activities committee.

"We've received lots of positive feedback and I think it was our best-ever. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along and put their hands in their pockets to support the various charities."

The real winners are the charities and organisations that raised money for so many good causes, including soldiers of the 14th Signals Regiment who are working hard to raise funds for Help for Heroes, a charity that provides support to servicemen and women injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.