More than 400 people went to Ceredigion County Council's first summer roadshow - with a further roadshow to be held later this month.

The event, held at Plascrug Leisure Centre in Aberystwyth on July 26, 2024, offered free activities like arts and crafts, games, dancing, and various sports.

Information stands were also set up by services including the Youth Service, Ceredigion Actif, and Ceredigion Carers. Stands were also set up by the council's third sector partners.

The event was supported by 'Cynnal Y Cardi' funding.

Jane Howells, a parent who attended, said: "It was a fantastic free event, my family loved all of the activities, they can’t wait to attend something similar again.

"The variety of the activities were just great, all three of my children loved the day.

"Big thumbs up from the Howell family. Thank you very much."

Greg Jones, corporate lead officer for Porth Cymorth Cynnar, said: "Being able to see how families, with children across wide age ranges, enjoyed the activities was a joy to see.

"It gave parents the chance to find out about council run services that they are able to access as well as meet partner services who attended.

"The day really was evidence that we need to provide this sort of events to help families keep their children entertained over the summer periods, but to also make people aware of the wider council services available to them."

Councillor Wyn Thomas, cabinet member responsible for lifelong learning, said: "The summer roadshow, which is organised by Porth Cymorth Cynnar, is a very welcome initiative.

"It provides a valuable opportunity for children, young people and families across the county to take part in all kinds of exciting activities over the summer holidays.

"The response has been fantastic with over 400 attending at the first show held in Plascrug recently."

The next roadshow is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, at Lampeter Wellbeing Centre. A second show took place in Cardigan on Wednesday, August 14.

Due to the success of this year's event, the council hopes to make the roadshow a regular part of its summer programme.