NSPCC Cymru urges National Eisteddfod visitors to call at their stand on the Maes

A team from NSPCC Cymru will be promoting volunteer opportunities, highlighting campaigns to keep children safe and gathering views on a Welsh language helpline at the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol in Pontypridd next week.  

Staff and volunteers will be welcoming children and adults to the charity’s stand on the Maes from August 3 until August 10.  

There will be activities for children while presenters from S4C children’s programme, Cyw will be making an appearance to read the NSPCC’s book Pantosaurus and the Power of PANTS to young children.  

The book is based on the charity’s Talk PANTS campaign and features the NSPCC’s friendly dinosaur Pantosaurus who teaches parents and children about how to stay safe.  

Thanks to funding from the Welsh Government, the children’s book has been translated into Welsh and made available in every primary school, nursery and library in Wales.  

NSPCC Cymru is also keen to promote volunteering opportunities with its Childline, Building Connections and schools services and is also seeking to boost the numbers of Welsh speakers to develop its Welsh language services. 

Daniel O’Keefe, Wales Hub Relationship Manager, said: “NSPCC Cymru is committed to increasing our support to Welsh speaking children and families and to gather opinions about the development of a Welsh language helpline to support those with concerns about a child.  

“We would also welcome a chance to discuss our volunteer opportunities with visitors to support children across Wales. 

“We are delighted to be part of the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, the largest cultural festival in Europe and I would encourage everyone to visit our stand to find out what they can do to help keep children safe.” 

NSPCC Cymru will also be on hand to discuss its Listen up Speak up campaign, which offers free online or face-to-face training to help adults recognise when something might be wrong, and what they could do to help. 

The sessions and the 10-minute digital training course are available in Welsh and English and are to open businesses, organisations, schools, and community groups.