Star Wars Stormtroopers add firepower to Pembroke Dock
The dance, featuring The Phil Dando Big Band and Forties tribute singer Peri Lynn - who as Peri Thomas was brought up locally - takes place on Saturday, June 21, in a marquee in the former Royal Dockyard.
Tickets are available, at £25, from the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre (Tel 01646 684220); Pembroke Dock Town Council offices in Dimond Street (Tel 01646 684110) or online via Eventbrite.
Street food vendors will be supporting the dance.
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