On Sunday, I decided to blow away the cobwebs with a trip to Pembrey Country Park. We are so lucky in Wales to have places like this on our doorstep, with activities such as dry slope skiing, pony trekking, archery and acres of beautiful open fields and woodland to explore.

Let’s face it; Mother Nature has supplied us with the foundations of a great day out, so why do the council then spoil it by charging £5 per car to park (I witnessed two cars full of families turn around and drive away instead of paying).

Yes, times continue to be hard. The cafe area was very run down, toilets were dirty and on speaking to a few other people there, apparently the shower facilities were shocking on the caravan site, with only two showers for the whole site!

We have the makings of a gem of a day out here. Come on, Carmarthenshire Council, start getting creative by making this park accessible to all and something to be proud of.