Sometimes if you want something done, you’ve just got to take the initiative and do it yourself!

Local postman Chris Williams noticed that many of the blue bollards, bins and benches around Saundersfoot were looking a bit ‘tatty’. The years were taking their toll and the rusty ‘furniture’ was spoiling the look of the village.

Chris felt this was a task that needed a group of people willing to ‘step up’ and offer to help. He approached the admin team at Saundersfoot Connect Facebook Group to put a ‘shout out’ on the feed and so began the ‘Painting Saundersfoot Blue’ initiative.

Very quickly over 50 people stepped forward and the project began! Sara Hicks and Sarah Whiddett (aka Team SaraH) together with Melanie Kemp and local decorators Michael Boddington and Dean Ludow joined Chris to plan the painting – turns out there were a lot of bollards, bins and benches to paint!

Local Councillor Phil Baker donated the initial stock of materials from the Council’s store and once supplies ran low Benfro Plant Hire stepped forward to pay for the remaining paint and other equipment.

Boosted by a kind donation from Tony Hesslegrave and a generous discount from Rabart Decorators Merchant in Pembroke Dock, work was able to continue.

Over 100 bollards have now been painted. The bins and benches will all be spruced up over the following few weeks. Already it’s made the village so much smarter.

This is a true example of what one man’s desire to smarten up Saundersfoot and the support of many of the villagers and local businesses can achieve when there’s a will. Well done Saundersfoot!