During the peak period, between 5.30 and 7.30 pm, over the August weekend, 1,500 cars an hour were passing Begelly Cross, Pembrokeshire police reported. Traffic in Pembrokeshire was about average, but in Tenby, it was less than in previous years, the heaviest traffic was at Freshwater East, Angle and Broad Haven. The standard of driving was good and consequently there was a reduction in the number of accidents. Between Saturday and Monday, there were 12 accidents in which 10 people were slightly injured. Tenby had a good weekend, but great annoyance was caused by a BBC radio news report at the start of the weekend that the town was full. Hoteliers felt this probably affected the number of people planning to visit the resort. It was generally agreed to be one of the best ever Bank Holiday weekends in Saundersfoot where the seafront car parks were full all day long. The streets were packed with people and cars, with the restaurants and shops doing a hectic trade.

In an effort to combat hooliganism at the summer dances at the De Valence Pavilion, the Borough Council had been hiring Alsatian dogs and handlers to patrol the premises. The experiment with canine deterrents proved so successful that the council hired the dogs and their handlers on a weekly basis until September 16.

Pembroke County skipper Morris Cole played the knock of his life in the second innings of the two-day match with Glamorgan Seconds at Esso, Milford. Although Bernard Hedges had hit a fine century for Glamorgan on the opening day, the Cresselly man’s innings was the highlight of the match.

Miss Rosemary Hughes was East Williamston’s Carnival Queen. Her attendants were Sarah Harts, Angela Rogers, Julie Richards and Jennifer Badham.

Showing at the South Beach: Eric Morecombe and Ernie Wise as ‘The Magnificent Two;’ at the De Valence Pavilion: Pop dancing to the Motown Trinity.