Friends, neighbours and supporters bade a fond farewell to Tenby adventurer Rosie Swale Pope MBE on Friday as she set off on her latest adventure.

The 62-year-old grandmother, pulling her home on wheels 'Icebird', set off to London to rapturous applause and cheers.

The run is in celebration of the launch of her book 'Just A Little Run Around The World' which is about her five year global trek and to raise funds and awareness for the prostate cancer charity which is close to her heart after the illness claimed the life of her husband Clive.

Although running solo, Rosie was joined for the first few miles by her friends, Steve and Tracey Thomas, of Weybourne Guest House, Warren Street, Tenby, who ran with her to Kilgetty.

Completing around 10-15 miles a day, Rosie is taking the scenic route to the capital, with her route taking her via Carmarthen, Llandovery, the Brecon Beacons, Abergavenny, Monmouth and then across the border to Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester and on to London.

On her arrival at the headquarters of Harper Collins, the publishers of her book, in Fulham Palace Road, on Friday, June 5, she will be greeted by the Mayor of Tenby, Clr. Mrs. Sue Lane.

"Not even Dick Whittington and his cat could have enjoyed arriving in London as much as I am going to do," smiled Rosie who was proudly sporting her Tenby Turkeys vest.

Earlier that day, Rosie is also expecting to make an appearance on This Morning.

"This is a special run; Just a little run this time, but it means lot to me because although the world run is over, the battle for cancer awareness has to go on," she added.

But before she left home last week, Clr. Mrs. Lane wished Rosie luck and presented her with a Tenby Town Council crest logo to attach to 'Icebird'.

Rosie also took the opportunity to thank everyone who has helped and supported her. She thanked Steve and Tracey for arranging her farewell party, as well as Clr. Mrs. Lane for her support, Steve Fisher from Webb Computers for all his expertise and help with her computer and printer during the writing of the book, Andrew Glaister, the chiropractor who has been looking after her ailments, and James the Sadler, together with Ann, Meryl, David and Coastal Cottages.

"The next three weeks are going to be an adventure," said Rosie. "This is the best send-off I have ever had. I have been spoilt and thank everyone in Tenby, especially my friends in Warren Street, for their kindness."

And this week, Rosie has herself been praised by the Prostate Cancer Charity's chief executive, John Neate, who said: "Rosie has made an extraordinary effort to raise awareness of prostate cancer and has been one of the Prostate Cancer Charity's strongest ambassadors - spreading the message across the globe during her five-year run.

"We send her heartfelt thanks for her endeavours to highlight the disease. We are really looking forward to reading more about Rosie's intrepid adventures in her forthcoming book."

'Just A Little Run Around The World' is being published in paperback on May 28.

When she arrives in London, Rosie will then visit friends and family before retracing her steps home, while 'Icebird' will then return to its display at Peter Thomas's Magpies Nest Museum at Templeton.