IT WAS the end of an era in Cardigan licensing circles at the weekend as popular couple, Alvin and Annie Biddyr, called last orders for the final time after 20 years behind the bar.

Former milkman Alvin and his wife Annie took over the Black Lion in High Street where they remained for 10 years before moving to the riverside hostelry, The Grosvenor, which they have run for the past decade.

Alvin and Annie said they had seen some happy and sad times and wished to thank their customers over many years.