Crowds flock to Carmarthenshire Communities First 'community day'

Community spirit is still alive and kicking in Carmarthenshire, with over 100 people turning up to a community day organised by Carmarthenshire’s Communities First.
The free community day took place at Trimsaran Leisure Centre and was one of a series that have been held to help promote services and programmes available for local people in a fun family environment.
The community day offered various attractions ranging from arts and crafts, knitting and crocheting workshops, as well as DJ and graffiti workshops and sports taster sessions including rugby, kick boxing and self defence.
While the crowds enjoyed, the Communities First staff were on hand to offer information, advice and guidance on courses, volunteering, Time Credits and health.
Communities First Volunteer Support Worker, Amber Williams, said: “It was great to see the community coming together enjoying learning a new skill and having fun. We had a great turnout and managed to spread the word a bit further about what Communities First can offer.”
Communities First is a community focused programme that supports the Welsh Government's Tackling Poverty agenda.
Executive Board Member for Regeneration and Leisure, Cllr Meryl Gravell, said: “This event was all about bringing the community together and creating a positive impact at a grass roots level.”
To find out more about forthcoming events, contact the Communities First team via email communitiesfirst@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or call 01554 784847.