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As part of its centenary celebrations, Bedwas Workmen’s Hall is hosting an environmental awareness week to encourage communities to take better care of the area.

‘EcoFest’ will run during half-term from October 28 to November 5 and offer a “range of exciting activities” according to volunteer Wendy Lewis.

Activities will include conservation walks, riverside litter picking, and tours of the local allotments.

Ms Lewis added: “This year has seen record-breaking heatwaves, floods, fire and climate emergencies around the world.

“EcoFest is a timely coming together of environmental and conservation groups, who are making a difference in their communities.”

There will also be craft workshops for children, as well as drawing competitions and a chance to make a bird feeder with the RSPB.

The hall will also offer talks and demonstrations on beekeeping, active travel, cycling, and bird watching.

Former Plaid Cymru leader an ex-Senedd Member Leanne Wood, who is now a Ramblers Cymru ambassador, will talk about the Ramblers after a walk around Bedwas Mountain.

Caerphilly Miners’ Centre will have a display about its Repair Café and sustainability garden; Gwent Wildlife Turns, Penallta Reuse shop, and Planed Ponty will have stalls, clothes swap and a repair café. Wildlife photographers and the Llanbradach bluebell wood campaigners will exhibit their work.

Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David and MP Wayne David will also be in attendance to introduce popular children’s films with a ‘conservation message’ such as Ice Age and Wall-E.

There will be a free screening of David Attenborough’s Life on our Planet.

The full programme will be available at local libraries, Caerphilly Tourist Information Centre, leisure centres, and on social media.

For more information, keep an eye on Bedwas Workmen’s Hall’s Facebook page, or email bwhmemories@gmail.com.