A community centre that feared for its future has been praised for its efforts.

Canolfan Noddfa in Caernarfon, at the heart of the Peblig ward, was facing an uncertain future due to the cost of living crisis and rising energy bills.

The centre, which provides a range of services to support residents, has now secured its future after receiving financial support from several sources.

The centre, which has been at the heart of the community since the 1950s, was recently visited by the local Member of the Senedd, who thanked the team for their work.

The Member of the Senedd said: "Noddfa has been at the heart of this community since the 1950s, and many people have a deep connection to the place.

"It is home to the largest Cylch Meithrin in Gwynedd which means for many people this is where life begins.

"People will have fond memories of birthday parties, community events, and coffee mornings.

"It would be an absolute tragedy to deny future generations of those memories and of that sense of community.

"That’s why I applaud volunteers and staff members at Noddfa for working hard on grant applications, and in doing so they have future-proofed this essential resource."

The centre received grants from the National Lottery, the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, Grymuso Gwynedd, Cyngor Gwynedd, Caernarfon Town Council, and Menter Môn.

This financial support has allowed the centre to carry out work to make it more economically and environmentally sustainable.

Dewi Wyn Jones, who represents the Peblig ward on Cyngor Gwynedd, said: "The financial support we have received has meant we have been able to dramatically reduce our energy costs and usage by installing solar panels, LED lighting, newer, more energy-efficient boilers, as well as carrying out insulation work.

"Not only is this more financially efficient, but it means we’re doing our part in the fight against climate change by reducing our carbon footprint."

The grants have also helped the centre increase revenue and use of the facility by the wider community, including by hiring a marketing consultant, creating a brand, painting the inside, and installing a new sign.

Mr Jones added: "As the County Councillor for this ward, I’m all too aware of the challenges that face the area, and I know how important resources like Noddfa are to help tackle those challenges.

"From the preventative work, to support work, to the work we do in promoting community cohesion: we must do everything we can to safeguard these resources."