Spotlight on gypsy travellers in Carmarthenshire
Work is underway to educate young people in Carmarthenshire about travellers. Housing officers are working alongside youth charity Rathbone Cymru to raise awareness of the gypsy traveller culture. Carmarthenshire County Council is working with the group to promote better understanding among young people. A special open day was held at the group’s Llanelli base to give an insight into the lives of the traveller community in the town. A presentation was given by 14 year-old Welsh Romany Shannon Treharne. The event was aimed at breaking down barriers in the area. The council’s Area Housing Manager Les James said: “We are working with Rathbone to promote understanding among young people, as part of a drive to encourage greater community cohesion.” The council’s Housing Executive Board Member cllr Hugh Evans said: “I am delighted that so much proactive work is being carried out to raise awareness of the gypsy traveller culture and I commend all those involved.” Pictured are Rathbone Llanell...