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A Llanelli-based youth worker has come runner-up in a prestigious Youth Work Wales Excellence Award. Ali Price, a community youth worker based at Bwlch Rangers, Morfa was nominated for the award by a young person she worked with for four years. Kirsty Davies, 21 from Llanelli, said:“I’m so happy that Ali was recognised for her hard work and I’m delighted she came runner-up in the awards. She has helped me so much and if it wasn’t for her I don’t think I would have made it into university. The support she provides young people is amazing and I know she will turn other young people’s lives around just like she’s done with me.” Ali Price added: “I was so touched to be nominated and to come runner up was a fantastic feeling. “It’s so rewarding when you’ve worked with a young person and witnessed them developing, I just hope I can help more young people overcome their difficulties during my career with the Youth Service.”

A range of free activities area available to young people in the Llanelli area during the summer holidays. The Llanelli Youth Team, based at Bwlch Rangers, has put on a programme of activities for young people to get involved in from July 22 – August 24. Activities will include motorbiking, coasteering, mountain biking, kayaking and various sports activities. Huw Thomas, Senior Youth Worker for the Llanelli Area said: “As a result of the activities we put on during the holidays, many young people have joined our youth clubs, have made new friends and have achieved various qualifications. “Our projects and activities aim to bring out the best in young people and help develop essential skills.” For a full programme of events, please contact Huw Thomas at Bwlch Rangers Youth Centre on: 01554 749782

A range of free activities area available to young people in the Llanelli area during the half term break. The Llanelli Youth Team, based at Bwlch Rangers, has put on a programme of activities for young people to get involved in during May 31 and June 4. Activities will include motorbike scrambling, swimming, coasteering, mountain biking, football and an opportunity for young people to develop their media skills aboard Carmarthenshire Council’s Multimedia Bus. Huw Thomas, Senior Youth Worker for the Llanelli Area said:“As a result of the activities we put on during the holidays, many young people have joined our youth clubs, have made new friends and have taken part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. “Our projects and activities aim to bring out the best in young people and help develop essential skills.” For a full programme of events, please contact Huw Thomas at Bwlch Rangers Youth Centre on: 01554 749782

Young people in the Llanelli area can expect to have a fun-filled programme of activities during half term, October 26-30. The Splash Programme, delivered in partnership by Carmarthenshire Youth Service, the Youth Offending Service and the Community Safety Partnership engages young people in a range of activities during half term holidays. The activities are open to young people between the ages of 11-17. Activities during the week include mountain biking, bike maintenance, coasteering, kayaking and climbing. Huw Thomas, Senior Youth Worker in the Llanelli Area said: “The Splash Project is a great way for young people to make new friends and a way of introducing them to projects we have on offer at Bwlch throughout the year. “By engaging young people in worth while activities they are less likely to get involved in anti social behaviour. “Our activities help young people maintain a healthy lifestyle as well as helping them develop new skills and interests.” Young people can get involve...