A group of young people and a range of influential representatives came together in an event to discuss bullying to note the National Safeguarding Week.

As a part of the event held at Aberaeron Rugby Club, a film was shown dealing with bullying, created by young representatives of Sêr Saff.

Sêr Saff members have been working hard to create the piece, assisted by Arad Goch Theatre Company, to raise awareness of a subject of their choice.

Sarah Durrant, Service Manager Tros Gynnal Plant, said: “The young people involved in this film worked really hard. The film is very powerful and shows a strong anti-bullying message, even without the use of a dialogue, which is something the young people decided against, as they felt it would be more powerful this way."

The film prompted discussion amongst representative from relevant services as they outlined how they could commit to make a stand against bullying.

Cllr Catherine Hughes, Cabinet Member for Care and Assurance, said: “National Safeguarding Week exists to remind us of the duty on each and every one of us to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable people in our society. To this end, I am pleased that Ceredigion works closely and successfully with neighbouring counties as part of the CYSUR Regional Safeguarding Board.”

It is hoped that the film could be used in Ceredigion and beyond to educate children and people who are in contact with children to stand up to bullying in all its forms.

National Safeguarding Week aims to raise awareness of everyone’s role in safeguarding children and vulnerable people, and the services and support that is available. For further information, please visit www.cysur.wales.