What a great turn out for the Carnival and Mardi Gras in my little hometown ‘fishing’ village of Ammanford last weekend!

It was great to see so many people getting together and putting so much effort into turning this day into a spectacular event. This year’s carnival celebrated the local sports clubs and the great work they do in the community.

Years ago, there would have been dozens of floats, which, personally, is something I miss seeing, but I think seeing all the adults and children dressed up and walking through the town all the way to the recreational field was still colourful and engaging.

We were treated to performances from Ammanford Town Silver Band, face painting and a fun fair.

There were 21 clubs from across the area competing in a football tournament.

The queue to the ‘Pick and Mix’ stall stretched as far back as Tycroes!

Unfortunately, Swansea Air Show didn’t extend their flyover due to a rise in fuel costs.

Sensing the disappointment, Dyfed Powys police did make up for this and circled the force’s helicopter twice around the field!