Over £3,000 was raised at a fundraising event held at Tenby’s Qube Restaurant this month for Tenby doorman Richard Jones, who was seriously injured in a road accident recently.

“We cannot thank everyone enough,” said the organisers, “from all the local businesses that donated to our auction and raffle, to the lovely guests who attended the memorable evening.

“As a result, we managed to raise a huge £3,475.32, with all proceeds going towards the fundraiser. Again the response of the community has been amazing, so a massive thank you to you all.”

Local businesses that supported the event included, Trefloyne, Atlantic Hotel, Long Course Weekend, Citrus Hotel, Cardiff, The Coach Guest House Tenby, Parc Y Scarlets, Jago, FBM Holidays, Bluestone, Giltar Hotel, Katie Marsh Hair, Twisted Tangles, Paddock Bakery, Janina Louise, Barbucci Tenby, Folly Farm, Hair by Toni, Coach & Horses Tenby, The Grind, Nate’s Barbers, The Paddock Inn, Make-up by Linzi, The Lounge, Baytree Tenby, LBU Beauty, Roly’s Fudge, Copper Hog Tenby, Leroy Cheal Hair, The Cove Tenby, Coors.

The ‘Richard Jones Fundraiser’ on Facebook set up by his friends and colleagues has so far raised £22,753.