Now that the clocks have gone back and the sailing season is drawing to a close West Wales Maritime History Society, who organise the Maritime Museum in Pembroke Dock, are looking for new members.

The society builds, restores and sails the types of boats which were common around West Wales 70 years ago. Last year we added a replica Tenby Lugger to our fleet.

We also have the museum which is open during the summer months and attracts 3000 visitors a year.

We are currently building coracles with Sea Scouts troops, training work experience youths in boatyard skills and, currently, we are helping The Royal British Legion to manufacture silhouettes of military figures to use on Remembrance Day.

WWMHS is run entirely by volunteers. The society welcomes new members and if you like mucking about in boats you could turn up at Hancock’s Yard on a Monday when the band of volunteers get together to work on the boats.

Enthusiasm is the most important attribute – if you haven’t any particular skills, they can be acquired on the job. There are no qualifications needed. Volunteers also have the opportunity to sail the boats and participate in the set piece events for which the Society is well know in both Pembroke and Pembroke Dock.

If boatbuilding and sailing doesn’t appeal, volunteers are also needed to man the Museum and to assist in research and associated clerical tasks.

Please see either our website at westwalesmaritimeheritage society.org.uk or West Wales Maritime Museum on Facebook for more information.

The WWMM are currently making silhouettes of military figures for display in Pembroke Dock for Remembrance Day.