Five primary schools from all over Ceredigion came to the Bandstand on Friday for Discover the Sea, a day of seaside activities organised by the Cardigan Bay Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) and LEAF Education.

The children met fisherman Dean Parry, dressed their own crabs with Mandy Walters and listened to stories of the sea with local storyteller Peter Stevenson.

They also enjoyed watching dolphins on virtual reality headsets and beachcombing with the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, and took part in a beach clean with Aberystwyth Beach Buddies.

The teachers, who came from Rhos Helyg, Comins Coch, Mynach, Syr John Rhys and Llanfihangel y Creuddyn primary schools, said how much the children had enjoyed the variety of learning activities, being outdoors and finding out about different people and organisations who work at the seaside.

Alison Kinsey, co-ordinator for the Cardigan Bay FLAG, said: “An event like this one today helps to strengthen the linkages between fishermen and the younger generation.

"They learned a lot about lobster and crab fishing, and tried their hands at making a net and tying knots. It’s important for young people in a coastal area to understand local industries.”

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