Six weeks of free activities for young people in Pembrokeshire are about to begin as Under the Bridge returns to Milford Waterfront this summer.

Co-ordinated by Milford Youth Matters and funded by the Port of Milford Haven and the National Lottery, two weekly sessions will be held underneath Hakin Bridge offering activities such as giant inflatables, football, spray painting and circus skills.

Under the Bridge has already proven to be a success this year, with six events held at Easter and during May half term which saw young people aged 11 and over taking part in Total Wipeout games, chalk and graffiti art.

Milford Youth Matters Co-ordinator, Dayle Gibby, is looking forward to the summer series. He said “Under the Bridge has grown in popularity each year which is why we’re doubling the amount of sessions and holding them every Tuesday and Friday nights during the summer holidays. There’s loads of activities for everyone to get involved in and it’s a chance for young people to spend time with their friends in a safe environment.”

Hollie Phillips is the Port of Milford Haven’s Community Engagement Assistant and will be taking part in the events over the next couple of months. Hollie said “We’re delighted that Under the Bridge is back again with even more dates added. We really value our partnership with Milford Youth Matters as it means we can offer young people new opportunities at a wonderful waterside location. We realise that the school holidays can be an expensive time for families which is why we will always ensure Under the Bridge is free to access and will hopefully introduce people to some new ways of having fun.”

The first event takes place this Friday between 6.00-8.30pm. To register for any session during the summer holidays visit www.mhpa.co.uk/under-the-bridge and follow the link to Eventbrite.

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Photo caption: Under the Bridge returns to Milford Waterfront this weekend

 

Notes to Editors

Port of Milford Haven

The Port of Milford Haven is the UK’s top energy port and Wales’ busiest port handling around 20% of Britain’s seaborne trade in oil and gas.  It is widely recognised in the industry as the energy capital of the UK.

The Port, along with the cluster of energy-related businesses along the Waterway, is a key driver of economic activity in Pembrokeshire, attracting inward investment and supporting over 4,000 jobs.

The Port of Milford Haven also owns and operates Pembroke Port and Milford Dock.  Activities such as cargo handling, ferry operations, fish landing and cruise calls as well as a first class marina are spread across these two sites. 

One of the most prominent on the West Coast, the Port is in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the only Coastal National Park in Great Britain. It is marked as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and has many areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The Port of Milford Haven is a trust port – an independent, commercially run organisation that has statutory responsibilities governed by its Acts, to maintain and improve navigation and the provision of Port and Harbour services and facilities.  Additionally, the Port provides significant financial and in-kind support to a wide variety of local causes.  All profits are retained within the business to fund these objectives. 

For further information, visit www.mhpa.co.uk or contact:

Sara Aicken
Port of Milford Haven
01646 696100
sara.aicken@mhpa.co.uk