Rhod Gilbert Praises the Exciting Pembrokeshire Christmas Convoy 🚗

Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert has been bigging up next month’s spectacular Pembrokeshire Christmas Convoy, which will be traveling through the likes of Tenby, New Hedges and Saundersfoot - in supoort of a charity close to his heart.<br />With the festive period getting ever closer, preparations have started for this year’s spectacular ‘Pembrokeshire Christmas Convoy’ once again.<br />The annual event which sees tractors, trucks and all manner of vehicles (including Santa and his sleigh) joining in the fundraising fun will be taking place on Saturday, December 14.<br />Rhod was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in June 2022 and underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff.<br />He received his first clear scan in October of last year and said "life is sweet".<br />Rhod was a patron of Velindre, a specialist centre for non-surgical cancer patients in south-east Wales, for 10 years before his diagnosis.<br />Those that wish to take part and deck out their vehicles to bring some holiday magic to the coastal towns of West Pembrokeshire are encouraged to contact the organisers via their Facebook page or by ringing 07939 904995.<br />The convoy tends to leave Folly Farm overflow car park at around 5.30 pm on the day, and make its way to places such as Begelly, Sageston, Tenby, New Hedges and Saundersfoot.<br />The flurry of lit-up vehicles that tour the locality are sure to bring a smile to faces once again, and it’s all for a worthy cause, with this year’s nominated charities being The Velindre Cancer Centre (supporting Rhod with his fundraising efforts); and The Fire Fighters Charity.<br />With regards to donations, there will be collectors stationed along the route with buckets before the convoy arrives and also for some time after the convoy has passed through.<br />