Two well-known Pembrokeshire cricket umpires, Tony Scourfield, of Carew, and Richard Merriman, of Whitland, had the honour of being selected as umpires for the Welsh Cricket Cup final between Cardiff and Swansea at the SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff.
Speaking about their big day, Richard Merriman said: "From the start we were treated like royalty, taken in through the main entrance and escorted up to the umpires' room, which is to right of the team changing room overlooking the square.
"With all of the facilities at the new stadium, you could feel the hairs on your neck stand up, when walking down the steps onto the field to meet the captains. We then took charge, overseeing practice on the square and the toss, just like a Test match.
"When we walked out onto the field with the players coming behind you, it is a very special and nervous moment, with both of us not wanting to make a mistake to let ourselves and Pembrokeshire cricket down.
"However, once Tony called 'play' that went and we were away. It was a good game, with both of us very happy with the way things went. Both captains commented how well we had done, which was nice.
"At tea, which is taken together with the players in Pembrokeshire, we sat on our own in the umpires' room, which felt a little strange. The scorers stayed in their box, so there was no contact or feedback at tea which was nowhere near the wonderful Pembrokeshire teas that we get treated to.
"After the presentation, everyone went their separate ways. It was a little disappointing not to have beer with the teams. Nevertheless, it was a wonderful day and experience. On the field it was no different to Saturdays in Pembrokeshire. The Swalec Stadium when we went up to watch the Ashes test match did not look that big, but when out in middle, it was a different story!
"It is a great place to watch a match, to umpire and to play We both urge all sides in Pembrokeshire to enter the Welsh Cup, because to get to play at the Swalec in the final is a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
Tony Scourfield endorsed everything his colleague had to say and added: "It was a great day and something that we will cherish and never forget. The welcome from everyone was terrific and they looked after our wives really well, so that they could enjoy the experience as well.
"We must have proved to have been up to the task, as we were both invited after the match, to officiate in the Premier League. Tempting as it is, the travelling involved from Pembrokeshire would be rather daunting week in, week out.
"Janice and I made it a family day out as our three sons Nicholas, Robert and Martin (all Carew cricketers) were there in support as well."