Tenby’s iconic bandstand has received a spruce-up thanks to a merry band of volunteers!

Men2Men - a voluntary initiative to develop a healthy living network for men in West Wales recently put out a plea looking for help to paint the railings on the seaside town’s band stand on Castle Hill.

Soon a team was assembled, and with Tenby town councillors Laurence Blackhall and Jim Cornwell also getting on board, the volunteers spent two weeks recently repainting the bandstand.

“We are grateful to the Mayor of Tenby Mayor, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall for her support in helping us to carry out this voluntary work for the community,” said Pembrokeshire’s Luke Conlon who is part of the Men2Men network that has been set up recently for the locality.

“This work highlights the voluntary initiative about men coming together in the spirit of friendship and to talk, listen and take action to grow community.

“Thanks goes to Ella, Steve, Peter, Dave, Elliott, Theo, Darrin, Luke, Jim, Laurence and Jamie for their help in painting the railings.

“Added thanks goes to Tenby Harbourmasters Chris and Jack for their help also.”

Jamie, one of the participants said: “My grandmother was involved in raising funds to rebuild the bandstand in the 1970s.

“My mother and father have performed there over the years and I feel great pride in my Tenby roots in participating in this community effort to brighten up owr town in these difficult times for us all and together we are stronger.”

Men2Men are currently seeking to develop a Men’s Shed for the town and this is a space for men to gather, develop friendships and share skills to make things for the community.

“We are looking for men to volunteer with us to develop opportunities for men to meet and form friendships and combat isolation and loneliness being experienced by us men, together,” continued Luke.

“Through walking groups, photography, wood turning, cooking...etc, anything men want to develop to bring men together in the spirit of friendship.

“The development of a Men’s Shed in Tenby will be an example of men sharing skills and making things together in a space that’s owned by the men,” he added.

If you would like to join the group, or know of a space they can hire or have tools to donate, please contact Luke on [email protected]

You can also check out the website: www.men2men.org.uk for further details.