PEOPLE ran barefoot through hot coals yesterday to help improve youth facilities in a Blaenau Gwent community.

People braved the Flaming Fire Walk across hot coals at an all-day charity event held at the Bridgend Hotel, Ebbw Vale.

The funds raised will go to supporting the youth work of NCH Cymru's Winchestown Project.

The NCH Winchestown Family Centre is funded by Nantyglo Communities First Partnership, the Corus Regeneration Initiative and Sure Start. The Project provides support to children, young people and families living in the Winchestown and Nantyglo areas.