Forthcoming annual meeting of Tenby Civic Society could well be the last unless some volunteers arrive in time to take over the key offices of chairman and secretary.
This was the alarming news which emerged from Monday's monthly meeting of the society's executive committee.
Chairman Jack Davies has intimated that he is unable to continue his long stint in office and secretary Mrs. Sally Turton has indicated that family commitments prevent her carrying on.
The society's membership of around 150 is largely one of older residents and there is an urgent need for younger citizens to take over.
The annual meeting at Church House on Saturday evening, March 9, will be the 43rd. The organisation, originally the Friends of Tenby, arose from the need to contest schemes which many felt threatened the environment of the town.
One was a proposal to remove the trees from South Parade. Another was a project to alter the design of key properties at the back of Tenby harbour which could have had a detrimental effect on one of Tenby's most photographed features.
Civic Society president Arthur Ormond said this week: "Perhaps the Society has been too successful in its aims to preserve and enhance the amenities of our town. Fortunately we have had no great controversial environmental issues in recent years.
"But Civic Society officials monitor all planning proposals and the society is frequently consulted by various planning authorities and other bodies.
"It would be a tragedy if the society went out of existence, but there is currently a feeling of depression because of the lack of volunteers to take over from the dedicated people who feel they can no longer hold the reins of office."
The president, current chairman and secretary or any member of the executive would be delighted to hear from anyone prepared to volunteer their services. But the matter is an extremely urgent one.