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John Jones

The important reason former rugby player spent the day creating this amazing artwork in Tenby

A former rugby player spent a day creating this amazing artwork on one of Wales' most famous beaches. Andy Dawling left visitors to Tenby's North Beach stunned over the weekend having turned the huge stretch of sand into a breathtaking floral masterpiece.

And the massive art piece has been created for an important reason, with Andy - who played professional rugby for Gloucester, Harlequins and Barbarians - inspired by his own personal mental health struggles. Get the latest news from across Wales sent straight to your inbox for free by signing up to our newsletter.

The former paratrooper, who served for over two decades in the UK's Elite Airbone forces, is on a mission to raise awareness and funds for mental health charities by walking over 1,000 miles around the entirety of Wales.

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