BBC Cymru Wales presenters are joining forces this November to raise money for BBC Children in Need through a series of fun but demanding challenges.
The big fundraising day is on Friday 14 November, with presenters from BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio Wales and BBC One Wales all getting involved to support projects that help young people across the country.
At BBC Radio Cymru, Trystan Ellis-Morris and Emma Walford will take on their first-ever Children in Need challenge with a 24-hour danceathon. Beginning on Thursday 13 November, the pair will dance through the day and night before finishing live on air during their Friday morning show.
Trystan said it was “a privilege to take part” and hoped their efforts would “help raise awareness and vital funds.” Emma added: “I’m nervous, but with Tryst by my side and our listeners supporting us every step of the way, I believe we can do it.”
They’ll be joined in the Cardiff studio by special guests including BBC presenter Owain Wyn Evans, Pobol y Cwm cast members, Welsh band Cordia, and pupils from local schools. The entire danceathon will be livestreamed on BBC iPlayer.
Meanwhile on BBC Radio Wales, Catrin Heledd and Behnaz Akhgar are taking part in the Thousand Miles Three-Legged Race challenge. Across 4 and 5 November, they’ll complete 25 miles between them as part of a UK-wide 1,000-mile relay with presenters from other BBC stations.
Catrin said she hopes to “smile through the blisters and bruises,” while Behnaz, marking 24 years with the BBC, said she could “never say no to Pudsey” and that “the thought of raising more money makes it all worthwhile.”
Over on BBC One Wales, Derek Brockway will lead a special Weatherman Walking for Children in Need episode filmed in Lampeter. His six-mile walk will feature visits to local charities supported by the appeal, including YMCA Swansea’s Young Carers support group and Your Space (Marches), a North Wales charity for autistic young people.
BBC Cymru Wales Interim Director Garmon Rhys said: “Year after year, we’re amazed by the incredible efforts of presenters, fundraisers and supporters for BBC Children in Need. It won’t be easy for them, but it’s all for a tremendous cause—and we’ll be cheering them on every step of the way.”
Listeners can follow the challenges on BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio Wales and BBC One Wales, and via bbc.co.uk/childreninneed.