Action packed event for Oswestry teenagers this half term
Young people in and around Oswestry are in for a real treat this May half term (2013) at a special fun-filled event at Cae Glas Park, Oswestry.
The CAP-Fest event will take place on Friday 31 May 2013 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm where teenagers can take part in a host of activities from music workshops to sports activities, including free ramp sessions by Ramped. The new Oswestry-based social enterprise is an exciting skatepark project which brings alternative sports like BMX, skateboarding, rollerblading and scootering to young people across the area.
Young people will also get to meet other youth organisations and get to find out about opportunities available to them in Oswestry.
The winners of the Oswestry Creative Writing competition will also be announced at the event. So far over 100 entries have been submitted.
Vince Hunt, local Shropshire Councillor for Oswestry West and chair of Os-CAP, said:
“I am delighted that Ramped have agreed to come along. Having them taking part in the event will help us attract more young people to Cae Glas Park. The team that deliver the project put on quite a show, and will be on hand to help skaters and bikers learn new techniques and encourage new users to have a go.
“Our CAP-Fest event is a great opportunity for young people to get involved and take part in activities offered by the wide range of clubs and groups in the town. It is an open event and we will be delighted to hear from any other groups who would like to take part.”
CAP-Fest, organised by Oswestry Community Alcohol Partnership (OsCAP), is being supported by Shropshire Council and its library service, Oswestry Town Council and Fusion Arts Oswestry. OsCAP is a partnership project aiming to reduce the incidents of underage drinking, raise awareness of the dangers, and support initiatives that help to explore alternative activities and allow young people to flourish in the town. The group is also supporting the countywide Shrop-CAP project to help tackle underage drinking in Shropshire.
Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member and Chair of Shrop-CAP said:
“Events like CAP-Fest are a great way to get young people active and engaged in their local community. I encourage young people to come along, get involved and have some fun.”
For more information about the event or to get involved, contact Steve White, community engagement officer on 01691 677287 or email steve.white@shropshire.gov.uk.
Further information
Os-CAP partners include local councillors, schools, policing teams, public protection, community organisations, pubs and off sales retailers.
Ramped provides a fun and challenging experience, with participants able to have a say in the shape of the area they are to ride, whilst developing skills from experienced and enthusiastic riders. Staff are keen riders and are able to point out some of the tricks and pitfalls achievable whilst using ramps, are able to point out how riders can keep themselves safer.
