Four Aberystwyth young artists have won prizes for their part in designing artwork to renovate a regularly vandalised shelter.

In December, Ceredigion Youth Service and the county council’s economy and regeneration team called on people aged between eight and 25, to help spruce up an area along the promenade which regularly attracts vandals.

The upper level of the shelter by Aberystwyth Castle has now been replaced with a large, colourful mural reflecting the heritage of Aberystwyth and what the town means to young people.

A second stage for the lower shelter next to the road along the promenade is also being planned.

The winning designs were created by Daisy Anderson from Penparcau Youth Club, Gwenno Evans from Aberystwyth University, Pheobe Hinks from Ysgol Penglais and Carys Owen from Ysgol Penweddig.

The competition winners will receive a prize donated by Aberystwyth Arts Centre and Ceredigion County Council, which will be presented to them at a launch once the project is completed.

Elen James, who has responsibility for Ceredigion Youth Service, said: “This project has been a fantastic opportunity for young people to influence an area of their community.

“The Youth Service works incredibly hard to advocate on behalf of young people, and the idea of gathering designs from young people was well received.

“The second stage of the project will see the lower level of the shelter renovated in the same manner.

“We hope that all of Aberystwyth’s residents will enjoy the artwork.”

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