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Branwen Jones

First Minister Mark Drakeford volunteers at Welsh charity shop for the Big Help Out

Mark Drakeford was seen trying his hand at volunteering at the Barnardo's charity shop in Pontypridd on Monday. The first minister's visit came as part of the Big Help Out, which encouraged over six million people across the UK to mark King Charles III's coronation by giving up time to help others.

Around 33,000 organisations had signed up for the event which included some volunteers that were members of the Royal Family such as Prince William and Princess Kate alongside their three children. Mark Drakeford was also spotted doing his bit two days after attending the coronation ceremony.

At Barnardo's charity store in Pontypridd the Welsh Labour leader got to meet some of its dedicated volunteers, discover the behind the scenes work that goes into the charity shop and experience what it's like to work behind the counter.

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