CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save a Pontypool school from closure are urging people to attend meetings about its future.

The Community Action Team is campaigning to get as many local people as possible involved in the consultation process on the future of Trevethin Community school, which starts on November 1.

Torfaen council has voted to consult on the future of the school, preferring an option to close it and send pupils to West Monmouth and Abersychan schools.

The council says Trevethin is no longer viable as pupil numbers have dropped to 400 and the buildings are old and run-down.

CAT has arranged a fun day on October 27 to inform people about the proposed closure and the consultation plans.

CAT chairman Arthur Attwood said: "There is the danger that people will be apathetic toward the consultations, so we need to let them know what it's all about and urge them to take part."

The group is also meeting more Assembly politicians this week. Plaid Cymru AMs Janet Ryder, shadow education minister, and Jocelyn Davies, shadow business minister, contacted the group to request a meeting after hearing about the campaign.

CAT has already met Torfaen's Labour AM Lynne Neagle and Liberal Democrat Assembly leader Michael German.

"We hope to put our points across to all political groups because for us it is not a political issue but a community one," said Mr Attwood.

"It is very positive that politicians are taking an interest in our fight. We feel that we are gaining momentum now and we have got to get momentum or we are not going to achieve our aims."

Torfaen council has promised to listen to all points raised in the consultation process.

* The fun day is being held at Trevethin Community centre on October 27 from 9am to 6pm, and will include a fundraising raffle, stalls, entertainment, and an exhibition of Trevethin school's achievements.