The Pembrokeshire National Trust Association has donated £1,095 for the refurbishment of Stackpole Quay's well-used book trailer, aiming to enhance its appeal and raise funds for local projects.

The presentation was made recently to Rhian Sula, 'General Manager' for the National Trust Pembrokeshire & Carmarthen Bay Portfolio, by Jane Mason the Association Chairman. The presentation took place at a National Trust information coffee morning held in the Stackpole Centre.

The money will be used to refurbish the secondhand book trailer which is parked during the summer months at the Quay. It is an attraction for locals and visitors alike, who can take a book to enjoy and donate to help raise valuable funds for projects locally.

Last year over £1500 was raised through book sales.

“The Pembrokeshire National Trust Association funded the purchase of the original trailer a few years ago,” explained Jane Mason.

“Our new donation from members’ support, will improve the trailer with updated imagery and design which will help the National Trust present a more professional, welcoming and brand aligned offer, and potentially grow donation income,” she continued.

The local Association is a social organisation running a range of talks, visits and guided walks supporting the local National Trust.

Membership of the National Trust is not required to join the Association, which costs £5 for a single member and £8 for a couple. www.pembsnta.org.uk

At the Pembrokeshire National Trust Association AGM last November £3,000 in donations were announced; for the Tudor Merchants House to enable the purchase of replacement willow hurdles for the garden, money for footpath improvements at Little Milford and money for a bench and footpath improvements at Southwood and tree planting.

The money for the book trailer means donations made in this financial year now total over £4,000.