04/03/2026
💂♂️🇬🇧 Tenby’s Big “Tommy” Sleep Out 2026 🇬🇧💂♂️
During March, communities all around Britain take part in the Great Tommy Sleep Out to raise funds and awareness for homeless veterans. This year, Tenby proudly played its part on 2nd and 3rd March at St Mary’s Church.The Great Tommy Sleep Out is a nationwide March campaign organised by Royal British Veterans Enterprise where people sleep outdoors to raise funds and awareness for veterans facing homelessness.It supports accommodation, employment and welfare services for former service personnel across Britain.
Organised by Tenby Royal British Legion Chairman Shane Roberts and branch member Gareth Lloyd-Jones, this year’s event went even further than before. “The last two years have been 24 hours, but this year we have upped the ante to 48 hours sleeping outside. People’s generosity is unbeatable in Tenby not just for donations, but support and engagement as a whole,” said Shane.
Shane was joined by the Mayor, Cllr Dai Morgan (also a member of Tenby Royal British Legion), Rev’d Steve Brett (TRBL Chaplain), and fellow member Dylan Sutton. Also taking part were, Chris Didcote, Craig Sutton and Byron Jenkins.
The Mayor said: “Even though it was wet and cold for the first 24 hours, it didn’t dampen spirits. I find that what we have is too often taken for granted — including our freedom — which men and women fight for us and then sadly can become forgotten about.”
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part, donated, supported and engaged with this important cause. Funds are still being counted, but the current total stands at an incredible £2,100 👏
Tenby once again showing that its community spirit is second to none.