Pembroke Town Walls Trust continue to conserve the Gun Platform on the Millpond North Wall, situated between the Mill Bridge and Morgan’s Way and have now launched a new ‘Pledge A Stone’ campaign for the project.

Conservation has been completed on the front gable wall of the Gun Platform, thanks to Pembrokeshire County Council’s ‘enhancing Pembrokeshire grant.’

“A hugely appreciated, further grant of £4,125 has also been received from Cadw,” said Daphne Bush of the Pembroke Town Walls Trust.

“This amount being less than expected, Cadw has approved a match-funding campaign, with public fundraising events being impossible currently.

“Pledge A Stone has been devised to hopefully achieve the match-funding amount with yours and our support. Once achieved, further planned wall restoration can be completed.

“A pledge of £5 will secure your stone in the wall, and you can pledge as many stones as you wish, even as a Christmas present this year - an everlasting gift, supporting the preservation of your heritage in Pembroke for future generations.

“The amount that you pledge will not be collected until Cadw’s grant has been matched.”

Pledge application leaflets are available, however, until the Trust are able to distribute, please email: [email protected] with your contact details, stating the amount you wish to pledge.

Your pledge will be confirmed and recorded for you, on receipt.

Pembroke Town Walls Trust will be launching their totally new website in the New Year, with match-funding records to be shown as the money grows.

The Facebook page will be updated also.

“In 2021, we hope to be able to hold our next annual Party In The Castle event, health restrictions permitting - a great miss this year by us all, not being able to meet supporters and everyone involved,” continued Daphne.

“Finally, Pembroke Town Walls Trust wish to thank you for considering to support the ‘Pledge A Stone’ campaign and for your support since the charity was founded.

“You have not only helped us to conserve your local heritage but supported training of local young people therefore creating employment, thank you so much.

“May we also take this opportunity to wish you all a peaceful, healthy and safe Christmas time and New Year.”