Police in St Julians, Newport, are appealing for youngsters to help them tidy the local area at a special clean-up day during the Easter holidays.
Newport East Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with Church of Christ minister Paul Halliday to organise the St Julians Clean-up Day on Wednesday 31 March.
Newport City Council, local councillors, Newport City Homes and Keep
Wales Tidy are also involved. Car company Vauxhall have offered to supply the transport on the day.
High school pupils under the age of 16, particularly those living in the Old Barn Estate area, are invited to take part on the day. The day will involve two-hour morning and afternoon sessions and lunch will be provided for all helpers at the Church of Christ on East Usk Road.
Youngsters who take part will also be rewarded with a high street shopping voucher.
St Julians ward police officer Alex Jones said: “The clean-up day promises to be a fun event, which will be rewarding for youngsters who take part in a number ways.
“Helpers will see a visible difference to their local neighbourhood, but they will also be rewarded with a shopping voucher and a tasty meal for lunch.
“I would ask parents to encourage their children to get involved as the event will provide good work experience, help them take pride in their environment, and give them the chance to meet their local police officers and our partners.”
Councillor David Fouweather, cabinet member for the environment and community safety, said: “I hope many young people will take part in what promises to be a rewarding occasion, in more ways than one.
“I am sure their efforts will make a big difference to all those who live in the community and I would like to thank those who have organised the clean-up.
“Events such as this can encourage everyone to take a pride in the place where they live.”
Robert Lynbeck, Director of Housing and Regeneration at Newport City Homes, said:
“We are looking forward to working with our residents and partner organisations on the clean up event.
“The residents of St Julians have a great sense of community pride and this event up will enable homes and streets in the community to reflect that.”
Any youngsters aged between 11 and 16 who wish to take part in the St Julians Clean-up Day can find out more at a meeting at Newport Church of Christ on Friday 19 March from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
For more information on ‘The Reward’ please contact Paul Halliday on 07947 883558.
