The recent Gwynedd SANDS section of the WHY17 campaign run by National SANDS took place on Saturday the 6th June where a petition demanding more care for pre and neo-natal births plus more midwives was carried to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd - the first section of the journey - before ultimately ending up at the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff. First there was a balloon release outside the Maternity unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor at 9.30am followed by a breakfast at the cafe kindly provided by the hospital. Alun then ran from the hospital to Bangor railway station. On the train was Ogwen the Dragon who amused other passangers with its antics. On arrival at Llandudno Junction Claire and John took over with Claire escorting Ogwen on the bus to Llandudno. At Llandudno Ogwen had a little walk about the streets while Paul cycled to Rhos on Sea, here he met up with Berwyn who took over and cycled on to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. Here he was met by Ogwen the Dragon who had made its own way there. Members of Gwynedd SANDS then went up to the Maternity ward in the hospital to inform the staff of our efforts.

All in all it was a very enjoyable day considering the weather - very blustery with showers, and a considerable number of petition sheets were filled in. Many thanks to all who turned up to support and take part