CASH seized from crooks and the proceeds of crime helped young people make a splash at Porth Eirias.
A Sea Squad club taster at Colwyn Bay Watersports attracted 60 young people who enjoyed sailing for the first time.
The club was one of the projects which received funding from The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales and Arriva Buses Wales after a public vote earlier this year.
The funding has enabled Neighbourhood Police Teams to go into the community and sign up young people to learn sailing, windsurfing and other water activities.
Instructors were on hand to provide tuition and coaching
They also signed up for free sailing and windsurfing lessons in the months leading up the summer holidays.
Arriva Buses Wales helped make the Sea Squad club a reality by providing a large cash injection into the project. They have also provided free bus passes to help young people get to the watersports centre each week.
Lisa Pearson of Arriva said: “
“We know how vital these types of facilities are to local communities and the difference they can make to young people’s lives; helping to teach them important life lessons and new skills, so we are thrilled that even more young people can benefit thanks to our donation.”
The Sea Squad received a visit from North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones.
Mr Jones said: “It’s all about early intervention and getting young people involved in sport. This project certainly fits the bill when it comes to the work we are doing around early intervention which is so important.”
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