Families across the county brought out the red face paint, over-sized daffodils, and traditional dress last Friday (1st March) to celebrate St David's Day.

See this week's paper for more pictures.

Also, visit the Beacon blog at http://www.monbeacon.wordpress.com">www.monbeacon.wordpress.com for some St David's Day inspired blogs including why we wear leeks, dragon legends and what the day is really about.