A week of varied events will be held throughout Gwynedd once again to celebrate the place that the county’s children, young people and families hold in our society.
The third Gwynedd Children and Young People’s Week – Wythnos Ni – will take place between 19 and 26 October 2011 and will be marked with activities across the county. The week has been arranged by the Gwynedd Children and Young People’s Partnership and was officially launched on Friday, 23 September.
A series of activities have been arranged across Gwynedd to celebrate Wythnos Ni from 19 to 26 October. To start the week a conference highlighting the Breaking the Cycle scheme will be held – an innovative scheme which supports the most vulnerable families in our society – will be held at Bangor on Wednesday, 19 October.
Iwan Trefor Jones, Chairman of the Gwynedd Children and Young People’s Partnership said: “Wythnos Ni has developed into an important event in the calendar for Gwynedd’s children, young people and families. Again this year, the week-long schedule of events across the county will provide an opportunity to highlight the excellent work being undertaken in response to the needs of Gwynedd’s children, young people and families.
“The week will get underway with a conference highlighting the innovative Breaking the Cycle scheme which is led by Gwynedd Council – the first scheme of its kind in Wales. Its aim is to support vulnerable families who face a cycle of social problems, crime, ill-health and neglect, by ensuring improved planning by public agencies so that they can get to the root of the problem.”
Councillor Brian Jones, who leads on children and young people’s matters on Gwynedd Council added: “Wythnos Ni 2011 will give Gwynedd’s children and young people a platform in a series of events throughout the county. The week will also provide an opportunity to celebrate the county’s families and will be a great opportunity to get families to come together and enjoy the fun activities we have on offer.
“Our aim as a Council is to ensure that Gwynedd’s children and families have access to the best opportunities in life – and Wythnos Ni will be a fantastic opportunity to promote the excellent work undertaken locally in responding to the needs and aspirations of the county’s young people.”
A whole host of activities will be held at locations throughout the county as part of Wythnos Ni. These include:
- 19 October 2011 – Breaking the Cycle conference at Bangor
- 20 October 2011 – Activities in Schools
- 21 October 2011 – Activities in Schools
- 22 October 2011 – A Celebrating the Family fun day for the families of disabled children at Canolfan Penllyn, Y Bala (10am – 12pm); and then at the Arfon Tennis Centre, Caernarfon (1.30pm – 4pm)
- 23 October 2011 – ‘Our Time’ activities throughout the county
- 24 October 2011 – A fun day for families at Plas Ffrancon, Bethesda (12.30pm – 3.30pm)
- 25 October 2011 – A fun day for families at Canolfan Gymunedol Morfa Nefyn (12.30pm – 3.30pm)
- 26 October 2011 – A fun day for families at the Bro Dysynni Leisure Centre Tywyn (12.30pm – 3.30pm)
For more information about all the events that will be held during the week visit the Wythnos Ni website: www.gwynedd-ni.org.uk/wythnos-ni or call 01286 679535.
