Climatological observers are on the look-out for new recruits in Tenby.

The town has had an official weather station for over 125 years, officially recognised and run by the Met Office as part of its climate monitoring network, to which the data is reported.

The thermometer screen and rain gauge are adjacent to Tenby Golf Club where readings are taken each morning, while the sunshine recorder is on Castle Hill, and some degree of able-bodiedness is required to change the card in the evening, as it is at the top of the Norman tower, and reached by a stone spiral staircase within the tower.

Speaking at Tuesday night’s meeting of the town council, the town clerk Andrew Davies told members that former town councillor and long serving weather observer Mrs. Trisha Putwain had come forward to say that they were on the look out for more members to join the team.

“If councillors could spread the word then hopefully some volunteers will come forward,” said Mr. Davies.