Morfa Youth Forum and Carmarthenshire Youth Service have received support from Communities First and The Prince’s Trust to set up a motor biking scrambling project.
The project will educate young people on motorcycle maintenance and encourage safe, responsible off road riding skills.
Pupils form Strade and Coedcae schools are currently using the motorbike project at Pembrey Race Circuit as part of their Youth Achievement Awards and OCNs.
Young people meet with Youth Service officer at Pembrey Race Circuit to practice safe riding.
Carmarthenshire Youth Service is delighted with the support given by Pembrey Race Circuit and Circuit Director, Phil Davies, hopes to create a motor cross track of international standard to meet the need for an off road facility in South Wales.
Dyfed Powys Police are very supportive of the initiative and hope young people will take advantage of the facility in Pembrey Race Circuit.
A Dyfed Powys Police spokesman said:
“This initiative is a good example of the police and partners engaging with young people to keep our roads safe and to tackle antisocial behaviour.”
Senior Youth Worker for the Llanelli area added:
“We have been very fortunate with the support from various organisations and we’re working hard together to help improve safer provisions for young people.
“The project has already raised awareness among the young people we are currently working with and hopefully more young people across the county will benefit from the scheme.”
For further information, please contact Huw Thomas on: 01554 749782.
