Youngsters rise to reading challenge
As part of their summer activities, the Vale of Glamorgan
Council library service inspired youngsters to read their way
through the holidays and earn new trees for UK woods.
The Big Wild Read was the ninth national Summer Reading
Challenge, a massive reading promotion for four to 12 year olds
taking in libraries throughout the summer holidays. Children's
librarian Gillian Southby said: "Youngsters were challenged to read
six or more books, spurred on by an exciting range of free
incentives and activities."
As well as getting a medal, all the children completing the Big
Wild Read were also invited to a certificate presentation by Vale
of Glamorgan Mayor Cllr Clive Williams and the Mayoress, his wife,
Gwyneth, at the County Library in Barry.
The event included entertainment by Russell from Pick “N” Mix
Circus.
Caption: Vale of Glamorgan Mayor Cllr Clive
Williams and the Mayoress, his wife, Gwyneth, joined youngsters at
Barry Library for the Big Wild Read Challenge awards ceremony.