Celebrating the success of Ceredigion’s young people with commentating on sports games through Cered scheme
A special evening was held at Theatr Felinfach on 4 June in the company of the Member of Parliament, Ben Lake, to reward the young people of the County who were part of the Ceredigion Young Reporters Scheme this year. The young people who took part were rewarded and applauded, accompanied by parents/guardians and family during the night.
The Young Sports Reporters Scheme was developed by Cered: Menter Iaith Ceredigion, in partnership with radio station Cymru Sport, to offer special opportunities for young people living across Ceredigion County to comment on football matches through the medium of Welsh. This year, 12 young people commented on live matches throughout the football season on Cymru Sport including men's and women's football matches in the county.
The evening was opened by Rhodri Francis, Cered's Development Officer, who spoke of his enthusiasm for offering Welsh-medium opportunities for young people, who are interested in Sport. There was also a word of thanks from Sam Thomas from Cymru Sport who emphasized the importance of the Scheme in order to create the next generation of commentators.
Certificates were presented to the young people by Ben Lake, Member of Parliament, and Elen James, Corporate Lead Officer for Schools and Lifelong Learning and Culture. Ben Lake extended congratulations to the young people noting how wonderful it was to see them interested in the process of commenting, especially through the Welsh language.
The young people's families also praised the scheme, noting the importance of a scheme of this type that increases confidence. Cered will expand the scheme further next season offering future reporters’ opportunities to comment on matches in areas across Ceredigion.
To watch of the thoughts and experiences of the young people who took part: https://youtube.com/shorts/2aaQTW-pJiQ?feature=share
For more details about the scheme, contact Cered on cered@ceredigion.gov.uk