LOCAL ice cream man Chris Copner helped to make St?David’s Day extra special for the pupils of Llanvihangel Crucorney Primary School when he paid a surprise visit to the school to hand out ice creams to pupils at the end of their annual Eisteddfod last week.

Chris was joined by Abergavenny?Chronicle editor Liz Davies for the visit which came about a result of a competition run by the paper.

“We were very impressed by the work the pupils did in the community and to raise money for charities and thought they deserved a reward for their efforts,” said Chris.

Delighted pupils were surprised by Liz and Chris as their St David’s Day Eisteddfod came to a close.

Refreshed by their chilly treat pupils will be back on fundraising efforts later this month with a coffee afternoon and Mad Hair Day for Comic Relief on March 24 starting at 2pm.