THE Cambrian News has won an award from the High Sheriff of Dyfed for its support of charities.

A number of citations and awards were presented by the High Sheriff of Dyfed, Sue Balsom, at a packed ceremony held at the Conrah Hotel, near Aberystwyth. The event was also attended by HM Lord Lieutenant Sara Edwards.

Each year the High Sheriff Awards celebrate voluntary activities that enhance the lives of individuals and the wider community.

The 2017/18 awards rewarded organisations that address loneliness in the elderly, young parents and ex-offenders as well as local palliative care. Award winners also included a community centre and a long standing gymnastic club for special needs youngsters.

The High Sheriff Award 2017/18 for charitable works by a business in Ceredigion went to the Cambrian News.

The High Sheriff’s citation read: “Today’s award recognises the newspaper’s role in publicising and promoting so many charitable, voluntary and fundraising initiatives by individuals and organisations. As such it is the glue that binds local communities, highlighting so much fundraising by groups and individuals.

"The paper has also established the annual Aberystwyth 10k charity race that benefits a wider range of local charities.”

The High Sheriff said: “The Shrievalty of Dyfed wishes to record its gratitude to all of these very deserving organisations. However, they are but the tip of an iceberg of the wonderful variety of voluntary work carried out in our communities.

"As public resources become increasingly scarce, the need for mutual support is ever more important. However voluntary work often goes far beyond what any statutory services can provide, not least supporting individuals emotionally and on a one-to-one basis.”

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