It was March 1999 and the village centre was forlorn.

There were lots of brambles and roadside verges had been used to store piles of gravel.

Snowdrops were not in evidence and neither were daffodils.

Two people decided do some planting and tidying up. In the following year lots of ideas and action brought about change and many residents were involved.

Since then volunteers have carried on mowing, planting, putting in seats, bird and insect boxes and tending floral displays.

In 2002 there was a big effort to plant flowers for spring.

A snowdrop fund was launched; money collected and 4000 Pembrokeshire snowdrops were bought from a nursery garden in Angle.

These were planted, by about twenty residents, on the banks and each year have increased and blossom in early spring.

Every year these flowers tell us that winter is transforming into spring and traditionally symbolise hope.

In the woodland daffodils were also planted around the trees by families and these flowers are said to indicate joy and happiness and symbolise rebirth and new beginnings.

The children who planted these are now adults with their own families.

Many thousands of daffodils have now been planted. In the last couple of years volunteers have planted more daffodils around the woodland trees and many varieties on the verges around the village.

A few hundred bulbs are planted each year, of many varieties, and always including the native Tenby daffodils and the tiny wild Lent Lilies.

In 2002 the carved arch and a seat depicting the history of village life were put up and also the carved owl.

These were the work of artist Simon Hedger and over the years have become part of the Sardis landscape.

The seat fell apart when it was moved because the road was widened. The carved figures, from the seat were saved are now on the arch.

Since the village scheme Sardis Parks & Gardens started many residents have given their time and energy to keep the village a fine place for people and wild life.

Some of the dear people who were involved, have died and were respected village characters, like Dennis, Auntie Mary, George, Joan, Winnie, Mr and Mrs Smith, Doris and Jane.

All these people and many more have contributed in special ways to Sardis Parks & Gardens.

Over the years the village has been awarded many accolades.

In 2003 Wales in Bloom awarded the village a first in the Small Community Category and the next year, 2004, another first from Saundersfoot in Bloom.

In 2017 the Pembrokeshire Public Services Board granted Sardis Parks and Gardens the Pride in Pembrokeshire Award, and it was with great pride that this was accepted on behalf of all the people who have been involved in giving their time and energy to Sardis over many years.

The work needed to keep the village looking so good has the constant support of many people and organisations, sometimes by advice, and small grants and often by practical help.

The Hean Castle Estate, gives permission for Sardis Parks & Gardens to use the land, and has always been a constant support.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, The Countryside Council for Wales, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services, Saundersfoot Community Council, The Tenby Lions and Keep Wales Tidy all have a long involvement.

Tavernspite Garden Centre advises on plants and at the end of summer donates lots of end of season annuals, making glorious autumn displays.

Without these organisations Sardis Parks & Gardens could not continue.

Today all the volunteers and contributors are to be thanked and congratulated on their continuous interest, hard work and commitment in Sardis enabling twenty one years of the village scheme Sardis Parks & Gardens.