MORE than 250 boys and girls took part in Caerwent football club's third annual tournament.

The friendly tournament has become a curtain-raiser to the East Gwent junior league season.

Teams from Chepstow Town, Garden City, Sudbrook Cricket Club, Thornwell, Undy, Monmouth and Pontypool joined the hosts.

Matches between teams at under-eight, under-nine, under-10 and under-11 were played over 12 minutes.

The games were also watched by a scout from Cardiff City Football Club hoping to spot the next Craig Bellamy or Aaron Ramsey.

Caerwent FC chairman, Mr Ian Trigg, said: "The day was a complete success with approximately 250 children, boys and girls playing and all receiving football medals at the end of the day's play.

"There was a high standard of football played by all teams in a sporting and respectful manner.

"I'd like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers that helped make the day very enjoyable for all the children."

•See this week's Chepstow Review for lots more photographs!