An amazing £2,300 was raised for Tavernspite Playgroup at its Grand Charity Auction Night on September 20 at the Sporting Chance in Red Roses, held to mark 25 years since the group was started.

Local businesses and parents were especially generous, and the playgroup would like to thank the following for donations to the event, which will help the group stay running and provide essential equipment for the children:

Amser Te; Andrew Price; Bargain Box, Narberth; Begelly Arms; Blue Lagoon; Bluestone Photographic Studios; Boots, Whitland; Castell Howell; Celtic Scooters and Motorcycles; Coastal Wood Holidays; Colin Harries Butchers; Dave's £1 Shop; Davies Builders' Merchants; Dinosaur Park; Ffos Las; Folly Farm; Fresh Flavours Grocers, Whitland; Haverfordwest Golf Club; Heatherton; Jason Banbury Photographic Studios; Larkspur Garage; Llety Cynin; Magstim; Manor Park; Milford Haven Golf Club; Narberth Swimmng Pool; National Botanic Gardens; No. 14, Whitland; No. 47, Narberth; Penderi Pine; Philip Hughes; Preseli Garage; Riverlea; Sharon Beauty Studio; Sian James MP; Swansea Grand Theatre; Talis Amos; Templeton; Toll House Snack Bar; Whitland News; plus sporting memorabilia donated by Jonathan Davies, Robert Croft, Mike Philips, Joe Allen, and a bottle of House of Commons wine from Simon Hart MP.

The charity, which relies on donations and fund-raising, provides a fun setting for youngsters from two-and-a-half to school age, is Estyn-inspected and offers free places to three-year-olds.

For more details, contact Mandy Harry on 07845 980559.