There was plenty of fun and fundraising at Blaenau Ffestiniog Community Centre, thanks to a Christmas fair organised by the young members of the Stiniog Ni community group.

With the support of Alaw Paul, a youth support worker from Gwynedd Youth Service, the event featured a Santa’s grotto for children, a raffle, tombola and stalls.

Donations for the raffle were provided through the generosity of local businesses, family and friends.

Mared Jeffrey and Emily Evans, one of the organisers, also sang songs on the night.

The aim of the evening was to raise money for Cancer Research UK and local charity, Cylch Coch which aims to tackle period taboo and poverty in north Wales by sharing menstrual goods and information.

The Christmas Fair raised over £230 to be shared between the two charities.

A spokesperson for Stiniog Ni said: “We couldn’t have done this without Alaw, we need to say thank you. I really enjoyed this experience.”

Alaw said: “I and the Stiniog Ni crew are so grateful for the support of the local community on the night, and also extremely grateful to the local businesses, family and friends who provided free prizes for the raffle.

“The young group have put so much time into organizing this event and I am very proud of what they have achieved.

“I can’t wait to see what they are going to do next and I look forward to supporting and working with them again.”

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