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Pupils from three primary schools have joined forces to show support for Bedwas Leisure Centre, which is at risk of closure.

Bedwas Leisure Centre is one of three which could close in July under proposals to move to a smaller number of “strategic” facilities.

Although the consultation period ended in March, it hasn’t stopped pupils from St Helen’s, Ty’n y Wern, and Bedwas juniors making their feelings clear.

Paula Mansfield, teacher at St Helen’s Primary in Lansbury Park, said how “wonderful” it was to join together with other schools over a “common cause”.

She explained how the protest was part of the school’s ‘Senedd’ debates, in which children are taught the value of democracy, and how to bring about change.

Other similar protests have been held by residents outside at risk Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre and New Tredegar Leisure Centre.

Pupils at St Helen’s also joined an online ‘surgery’ where they had an opportunity to share their views, as well as discussing the role of questionnaires, letters, petitions, and protests.

The protest in Bedwas on Wednesday April 9 was met with support from residents according to Ms Mansfield, who added that they now intend on posting their petition.

A final decision of the future on leisure centres and libraries is expected in May.