HUNDREDS of children braved the cold weather at Pontypool as the Shell Grotto was opened for a Christmas-themed celebration.
Pontypool Park Friends held the third annual Christmas grotto on Sunday with an estimated 700 people in attendance.
The grotto, decorated with shells and animal bones, is believed to be the best surviving grotto in Wales.
Volunteers from Pontypool Park Friends were responsible for arranging the entertainment for guests, which included face painting, showcased animals from Cwmbran’s Greenmeadow Community Farm, a performance by the Salvation Army Band, and a visit from Father Christmas. Organisers also provided free warm drinks and food.
Although entry was free, organisers asked visitors to donate towards the event’s costs and managed to raise about £500.
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