There is a first for everything and this was certainly the case for me on Saturday.

Who would have thought that Porthcawl would be completely taken over by Elvis tribute acts, impersonators and people from all over the world who just like dressing up for the weekend.

This event may not be to everyone’s taste, but fair play to the organisers of this now huge annual success, the popularity is something that would surprise many.

I was a guest of a good friend and was open-minded as to what to expect, therefore a leap of faith was needed and in all fairness the whole occasion was an extremely memorable experience and, at times, extremely funny.

Well, with Elvis look-a-likes coming in all shapes and sizes (Welsh Valleys Elvis and Spanish Elvis were my particular favourites), what would you expect?

If you were there, you will know exactly what I mean. If not, make a note in next year’s diary as this event must be on everyone’s bucket list. You can thank me later.