"Borth was identified as having very little child centred faculties, and therefore, it was decided that it was important for a Plant Dewi project worker, funded by Cymorth, to go to the area and develop a service for families with children under 5.

Families with children up to 10 years of age are welcome during school holidays, but activities may be geared more towards the younger ones.

In September 2007, a parent and toddler group was established, attracting many families around the area.

In October 2008, this group developed into a family centre and has since supported nearly 40 families. It is currently situated behind Borth Youth Hostel, at the Ynys Las end of Borth.

The family centre is currently a one day a week project, open every Wednesday, 10am until 3pm, but future funding will hopefully increase hours, provision and opportunities for the families.

The centre runs an open access play group in the morning where families can call in to play with a wide range of toys and resources. A healthy lunch is provided at a small cost between 12pm and 1pm, followed by some sort of activity or visit in the afternoon.

A wide variety of activities takes place at the centre ranging from arts and crafts, cooking, fundraising, visits from agencies for example TWF, Speech and Language, Genesis, Health Visitors, and so on.

Local events are often attended by members of the centre, with families taking pride in partnership working with other groups and agencies.

The family centre is currently run by Catrin Evans from Plant Dewi and managed by the Management Committee with parents, local residents, the Police, the local nursery school, the health visitor and the community council being represented on it.

For more information on how you can become involved either by attending the centre, volunteering at the centre or joining the committee, contact Catrin on 01267 221551.