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Weekly steps in to help save county’s under threat fish festival

A weekly newspaper helped save a fish festival from being abandoned after joining forces with a local council.

The Western Telegraph offered its services, along with Pembrokeshire County Council, amid fears Pembrokeshire Fish Week would not go ahead.

The festival, a celebration of the county’s link to sea and coast, was given up by organiser Milford Marina this year due to a busy summer schedule.

But thanks to the Telegraph’s support the event went ahead as planned, with the newspaper hosting a family Big Day Out as part of the festivities.

The Western Telegraph's Big Day Out

The Western Telegraph’s Big Day Out

More than 3,000 people turned up to the event on Sunday, which featured a range of activities including a funfair, bouncy castle, pony rides, laser tag and birds of prey displays.

Other events marking Pembrokeshire Fish Week are taking palce across the county this week, including a crab and lobster lunch, fish barbecue, children’s cookery school and harbour festival.

Telegraph editor Steve Adams said: “The Big Day Our was a fantastic success, and we are so pleased to have played a role in helping launch this year’s Pembrokeshire Fish Week.

“Events such as this just go to show the community spirit that is so alive and well in our county.”