A series of free community events for people in West Wales kicked off in Narberth last Friday with an event at the town's Queen's Hall.

Shelter Cymru's pioneering 'Information matters to rural communities' project works with local organisations to provide practical information on a wide range of issues, including housing, debt, welfare benefits and rural well-being.

As well as the event in Narberth, the project team is hosting others in Newcastle Emlyn and Aberystwyth to provide information on the services available to people in rural areas.

The summer events are a fun and informal way for local people to meet the Information Matters team and find out about all the different services and support available in their area.

Established in 2007, the Information Matters project is supported by the Big Lottery Fund.