Gwent Police is working with Torfaen Youth Service to stage a festive event for young people from the area this Friday night (December 17th).
The ‘Christmas Cracker’ event, organised by the Youth Service’s Detached Project, will take place at Cwmbran Fire Station between 5pm and 11pm on Friday.
An ice skating rink, DJ workshop, festive arts and crafts, sporting activities and a barbeque are just some of the activities that will keep youngsters entertained at the event.
Officers and PCSOs from Cwmbran and Pontypool Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be at the event to chat with youngsters and offer personal safety advice.
Gwent Police Schools Liaison Officers have also been promoting the event to pupils since the beginning of December.
Hundreds of parents have already snapped up tickets for their children, although organisers still have places left for young people aged 11 to 17.
Joanne Davies, Torfaen Youth Service Lead Detached Officer, said: “A lot of hard work has been put in to making sure this diversionary event is packed full of fun for youngsters in Torfaen.
“The event will provide a safe environment for young people to celebrate Christmas and enjoy themselves.”
Partnership Inspector Matthew Williams, of Gwent Police, said: “We are delighted to be working with the Youth Service on this fantastic event for young people in Torfaen.
“It is great to have such a large-scale event taking place on the last Friday night before Christmas, when teenagers traditionally gather on the streets and a minority can cause a nuisance to local residents.
“These events allow us to build good relationships with young people in Torfaen and partner agencies and help us reduce antisocial behaviour.”
Tickets to the ‘Christmas Cracker’ event cost £1.50 and any parents who would like their children to attend should call Joanne Davies on 07980 682059 as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
