LOCAL history fans were out in force on Saturday, to pick up a copy of Milford Haven author Jeff Dunn's latest charity book.

Jeff was signing copies of his latest novel, Tony and the Dream Searcher, which is being sold to raise money for the Paul Sartori Foundation,

The story of a 10-year-old boy’s anticipation of Christmas Day in 1954, the book is based on real events, and conjures up images of a simpler time, when the festive season was about family, children played outside all year round, and youngsters still had the threat of the Eleven Plus looming over the horizon.

A stalwart of local nostalgia, Jeff is famous to many for his weekly That Reminds Me... column in the Milford Mercury, in which he and his loyal readers reminisce over Milford Haven’s golden years.

This latest novel will again be raising money for the Paul Sartori Foundation, and every penny from the book’s £5.95 cover price will go towards this local charity, thanks to printing costs being sponsored by Jim and Elaine Yeomans of Manderwood Timber.

The book is on sale in Milford News in Charles Street, and shop owner Andy Read said he was thrilled to help support the book, as his late father-in-law was cared for by Paul Sartori in his final weeks.

Jeff’s last book raised more than £1,300 for charity, and he is hoping to top this with his latest offering.

“It’s a great stocking filler, and the money is all going to a good cause,” said the author.

It is the author’s fifth publication to date; Jeff has also held various shows, plays and events over the last 20 years, and has raised more than £30,000 for charity in total.

Local reader Michael Jenkins praised the book, which he said brought back many happy memories of the Milford Haven of his childhood.

“It was brilliant, I’ve read all his books, and the wife and I read this one in two days,” he said.

To get your copy of Tony and the Dream Searcher, visit Milford News.