An event raising the awareness of modern day slavery and sex trafficking is coming to Penarth.

Jane Lasonder is a youth worker in Penarth who wrote a book about human trafficking with stories of victims she got to know from Amsterdam, Israel and the UK.

She said: ''I will be telling my own personal story of abuse and despair to how I got through these dark times to write a book and raise awareness.

''The famous Dutch sand artist Gert van der Vijver who has TV shows in the Netherlands and works with many famous music artists is coming over to Penarth to take part in this event.

''We will perform together with a band called the Plan from Sheffield.

''Modern Day Slavery and Sex Trafficking are topics we should all be aware of and concerned about.

''This event raises awareness through music, sand art and storytelling sharing and shows us what we all can do to help victims break free and to give encouragement to people who may feel that they are not living there lives to the full potential.''

On the breakfree site there is more info, films and a promo.

The event will be held on Saturday 2nd November. Doors open at 7pm and is suitable for those 12 years and older.

In the afternoon there will be free workshops at 12-2pm at trinity Church.

Please feel free to contact Jane Lasonder for more information on 07425686491 or visit the website by clicking the red button below.