The recent success of the first ever SaundersFEST event can be measured by the huge amount of positive feedback received from guests, vendors and performers along with the fact that it raised over £25,000 for charities and good causes.

The volunteer committee played a significant role in developing the musical festival which took place over the weekend July 7 to 9 this year.

This event would not have been possible without the cooperation of many local organisations, including - Saundersfoot Harbour, Saundersfoot Sports Club, Saundersfoot Sailing Club and Saundersfoot Bowling Club, who all supported the activities over the weekend.

“Without doubt the sponsors played an incredible role in making sure that all monies from ticket sales from the event went to all the nominated charities” said County Councillor Chris Williams who was the instigator of the event.

“Without their support this wouldn’t have been possible,” he continued.

“To raise over £25,000 in our first event has fully supported our theory that there is the need for a music festival in the village.

“It was fantastic that the event was supported so well by residents, visitors and businesses. We would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets and hopefully you will all keep an eye out for 2024 event updates coming soon!”

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Saundersfoot Bowls Club was one of those local sporting venues to benefit (Pic supplied)

This month, Chris handed out cheques to the following organisations who all play a vital role in the community supporting residents:

• Saundersfoot Cricket Club - £2,250

• Saundersfoot Football Club - £2,000

• Saundersfoot Bowling Club - £2,000

• Saundersfoot Sailing Club - £1,000

• Tenby Lifeboats - £500

• Saundersfoot in Bloom £250.

There are still bigger cheques to present to the remaining four charities supported by SaundersFEST – Velindre, Sandy Bears, Ty Hafan and Greenacres Animal centre.

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Pictured is event organiser, Cllr Chris Williams awarding NHS FC Club Secretary, Alan Brindley with the generous donation (Pic supplied)

“Another major factor to the success of the festival, was the army of volunteers who gave up their time, so this event ran as smoothly as possible – so thank you to all of them, they did a fabulous job,” conttinued Chris.”

Next year the committee will look to promote projects in the community of Saundersfoot.

The organisers are keen to repay the fantastic support shown this year by working with various organisation to help enhance the village community. Here’s to 2024!