Sir,

I read with great interest the article about the Tenby whistle (December 2, 2016, issue) and in particular Micky Bolton mentioning Bing Jones inventing the whistle.

I used to ‘work’ for Harry Billings, as a boy, to earn some pocket money. He had many rowing boats down the harbour and I spent many a happy hour with Bing getting them painted ready for the start of the summer season.

Another boat man working for Harry Billings was Dave King and I do remember Bing whistling to catch his and others’ attention.

I look back now and remember many happy days spent down the harbour with such great characters as Bing Jones, and his whistle.

John Wickland