Smashing fundraiser by Cylch Meithrin Dinas Powys

The Welsh language early-years Cylch Meithrin group in Dinas Powys organised a fundraising event last weekend at Dinas Powys Tennis Club and raised over £800.

Through ticket sales, cake stalls, raffles, plant stalls, and a guess the name on the teddy bear competition, the team will now put that money to good use for the benefit of children aged 2-4 locally.

Event organiser and Cylch committee member Gemma Kennedy, said: “A huge thank you to the tennis club for hosting us, putting on tennis sessions for the kids and opening its doors so warmly to us. Thanks also to the many local businesses who kindly donated raffle prizes too, we were absolutely overwhelmed with the support and all families who attended had a brilliant time, even if it was a boiling hot day! The money raised will now be put towards refreshing vital learning resources for the children such as Welsh medium books.”

For anyone considering Welsh medium education for pre-school aged children, particularly in the Dinas Powys, Wenvoe and Sully areas, please search for @cylchdinaspowys on Facebook or visit www.meithrin.cymru for more information.