ABERYSTWYTH Community Ambassadors raised over £100 for Bronglais Hospital by selling handmade crafts at Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig’s Christmas Fair.

The group, led by Ceredigion Youth Service, decided to donate a total of £103.17 to Angharad Ward to support other children and young people from across Ceredigion who are receiving care.

The group had the opportunity to present a cheque to the ward and were congratulated on their hard work.

The aim of Aberystwyth Community Ambassadors is to lead new and exciting projects focusing on children’s rights and opportunities and to empower and enable young people to develop community engagement.

Ceredigion Youth Service youth worker Rebeca Davies said: “It is great to see young people so eager to build community links and become involved in their local towns.

"The Ambassadors group provides young people with a platform to develop projects and activities, to develop community cohesion and of course, to provide young people with new skills and experiences.

"The group worked very hard to create handmade crafts to sell at a local Christmas Fair, displaying leadership skills, initiative and innovation. We look forward to focusing on the next project!”

The Ambassadors’ next project will focus on the history and heritage of Aberystwyth, through the use of art, photography and mapping.

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