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£1,300 grant for Bwlch motorbiking project

Morfa Youth Forum has received a £1,300 grant from GwirVol to develop the Bwlch motorbiking project. GwirVol is an initiative made up of a partnership from the voluntary, community, public and private sectors. CAVS Volunteer Centre has put together a panel of young people, representatives from youth organisations within Carmarthenshire, who will be responsible for assessing project applications and deciding which projects get funding, and how much they get. The Youth Forum will use the money to encourage young people to volunteer on the new Bwlch motorbiking project. The Forum’s aim is to represent all the youth of Morfa and the surrounding area within Glanymor. Through interaction with local young people, it has become clear that motorbike scrambling is a pursuit that young people are passionate about and they continually enquire about the opportunity to partake in this activity. Senior Youth Worker for the Llanelli area, Huw Thomas said:“The grant will be used to recruit and train fi...

Morfa bike scrambling project boost

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 from 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 p...