Local Assembly Member Paul Davies joined the Wales Area manager of the Royal British Legion, veterans and other Assembly Members to race against the clock on an exercise bike to mark the Remembrance period in Wales and commemorate the Battle of Mametz wood 100 years ago. The 8 hour bike ride was held in the Senedd, to mark this very special year for remembrance in Wales and Mr Davies represented Preseli Pembrokeshire by cycling as far as he could in 5 minutes, with the hope of topping the leader board!

Mr Davies said: “It was great to take part in the Poppy Ride, to help raise awareness of the Remembrance period in Wales as well as the wonderful work that the Royal British Legion do to support members of the Armed Forces and their families across Wales. I’m pleased to have been able to support such a worthy cause and I look forward to working with the Royal British Legion both at the Senedd and in Pembrokeshire in the future, to better support our armed forces communities.”

Wales Area manager Ant Metcalfe said: ‘We were delighted to welcome Paul to our first ever Poppy Ride in Wales. This was a new, and different way of marking the Remembrance period alongside all of the other vital local and national events the Legion is involved with at this time. 2016 marks the centenary of the battle of Mametz wood – so important for the people of Wales – and we hope this event has brought us all together to remember and also raise awareness of those who continue to requires the Legion’s support today’