A joint Wales Probation and Snowdonia Society project for offenders has won a prestigious national prize for its work on the Tŷ Hyll Honeybee Initiative.

Carmarthenshire beneficiaries of Community Payback were treated to a celebratory 'tea party' held by Wales Probation at the National Botanic Garden of Wales.

Sarah Payne, Chief Executive of Wales Probation, travelled to Gwent and North Wales to meet with the areas’ Police and Crime Commissioners.

Entrusted by the public to reduce reoffending, uphold the rights of victims, and collaborate with local communities and organisations to protect the public from harm.

Changing Lives Awards, one of many accolades Wales Probation has earned for its excellence in probation services.

34,900 hours of unpaid work, Ebbw Vale.

More than 638,500 hours hours of unpaid work worth some £4 million to communities across Wales carried out 2011-2012 to make reparation for offender behaviour.

Community Payback in Wales Probation have been helping transform these allotments from a derelict site to a quality allotment project, thanks to successful partnership working.