There was plenty of summer fun on Tenby Harbour on Sunday, making it the place to be for thousands for the first of Tenby Round Table's ever-popular 'Parties by the Beach'.

"It was an amazing day," said Table chairman Matt Broadhurst. "We were absolutely delighted with the turn out. It was great to see so many people enjoying themselves and helping us to help others at the same time."

The party started in Tudor Square with the drums and dancers of Samba Doc, leading the crowds down towards the harbour, and the official opening by Mayor of Tenby Clr. Mrs. Julie Evans.

The Chevron-sponsored stage thrilled to a variety of live acts, including Summer High, generously provided by main sponsors Kiln Park and the fleet-footed youngsters of the Seren School of Irish Dance, while local DJ 'Wacky' Wayne Wharton who emceed proceedings so ably throughout the day, kept the party atmosphere bubbling.

Tenby's auxiliary coastguard again gave a faultless display of their cliff rescue skills, while Tenby lifeboat also made a splash at the event.

The fun continued with an eclectic mix of live music from local band Berber Hawkers, Llanelli-based girl band D'Silva, 42nd Street Traffic and Helter Skelter until the traditional climax of the event, a spectacular firework display.

In addition to all the live entertainment, there was also plenty to see and do for all the family, including side shows and stalls managed by local charities, bouncy castles, surf board rides, gladiator contests, face painting, refreshments, including pig roasts, burger stalls, Welsh cakes hot off the griddle, a licensed bar, and much, much more.

The event is one of Tenby Round Table's two main fund-raisers for the year, with all money raised being donated to local charities and organisations for the benefit of the local community.

"My fellow Tablers and all our volunteers worked tremendously hard, both in the build up to, and during, the event, and I must thank them all for all their efforts," said Matt.

"There were so many people who all gave us a hand and it would be wrong to single any individuals out for the risk of offending anyone I miss, but I hope they all realise just how much both I and the rest of Tenby Round Table appreciates their efforts on our behalf.

"May I also thank everyone else involved and all our sponsors, particularly our main sponsors Kiln Park, for their support? Thanks also to everyone in and around the harbour for their tolerance in allowing us to stage the events once again," he continued.

"It was a cracking day with so many people enjoying themselves while helping worthy charities and local good causes at the same time."

Tenby Round Table will be staging the second of their summer parties on Sunday, August 15.