Henry said; “Twelve of us will (try to) complete the Great Manchester 10km Run on 20 May 2012.  The team represents the whole business, with runners from the account handling, production and administration departments.

We’re running for Crimebeat to support its great work helping young people develop projects which make their communities a safer place to live.”

Team BDB is: Pam Greenway, Catherine Mallaband, Frances Ross, Katie Cullinane, Jenny Mason, Amelia Cargo, Henry Dixon, Daniel Taylor, René Power, Ryan Broadhead, Neil Malcolm, Nathan Royle.

You can support by donating through his Just Giving webpage:

http://www.justgiving.com/bdb-fundraising-for-crime-beat-north-wales

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us. Crimebeat gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Anglesey’s High Sheriff, Professor Robin Grove-White, completed his 125-mile fund-raising trek around the Anglesey Coastal Footpath with a call for further support for the campaign on behalf of the island’s young unemployed.

The 71-year-old, formerly Chairman of Greenpeace UK and Director of Lancaster University’s Centre for the Study of Environmental Change, said the 15-day walk had been ‘an exhilarating experience’. He was accompanied by his artist wife, Helen. More than 600 individuals and groups joined them at various stages of ‘The Walk’, over the last two weeks of March. These included Albert Owen MP, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, several Judges, supporters, friends, numerous voluntary organisations and groups of unemployed young people.

“The public response has already been terrific. We are two-thirds of the way to our target of £25,000, to enable us to fund third sector initiatives to help the island’s young people. I’d like to thank the many folk who have supported us in what’s a real community initiative,” said Professor Grove-White.

The purpose of The Walk has been to draw attention to the problems now facing many young people on the island, and to raise funds for the local organisations who are able to create new opportunities for them and increase their self-confidence.

“More assistance is needed. During the course of ‘The Walk’, I’ve been struck by the contrasting experiences of people living in different parts of the island. Whilst a majority of us are leading comfortable lives taking advantage of Anglesey’s beautiful surroundings, there are worsening pockets of disadvantage in towns and villages where unemployment is most serious,” said Robin.

The High Sheriff’s charity Crimebeat, with expert advice, will allocate the funds to charities and other innovative bodies on the island that really understand the issues through their hands-on experience.

Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/The-Walk/176199905814097
and www.justgiving.com/theangleseywalk.

The High Sheriff is a 1000-year-old unpaid office, standing for justice and good citizenship within a county. It has strong historical links with the judiciary. A new High Sheriff is appointed by the Privy Council each year for every county in England and Wales.

The High Sheriff for Gwynedd (including Anglesey) 2011/12 was Professor Robin Grove-White, who lives at Brynddu in Llanfechell, Anglesey, formerly the residence of his ancestor, the celebrated eighteenth-century diarist, William Bulkeley.

Professor Robin Grove-White finished his term of office as The High Sheriff for Gwynedd (including Anglesey) on 31 March 2012, just as the walk was completed. He will continue to be involved in the High Sheriff’s charity Crimebeat.

The High Sheriff of Gwynedd Annual Crimebeat awards 2012 were recently held at The David Hughes Centre, Beaumaris on 8^th March 2012 with High Sheriff Professor Robin Grove-White presiding.

Crimebeat Award presentations were made to homeless charity “Digatref Ynys Mon” for their work with local young people visiting Altcourse prison Liverpool, meeting inmates and being treated to a play entitled “Choose Life” aimed at dissuading young people from pursing a life of crime.

Anglesey Community Pride acknowledged PCSO Adrian Williams for his community work developing a successful youth initiative initially set up in Valley in 2010.  PCSO Williams works with young people who give up their free time to improve and take pride in their community and breakdown barriers particularly with the elderly.

Another recipient was Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn-Tim Eco.  Pupils of the school aided by a Crimebeat grant and support from Network Rail’s Community Scheme created a garden in the town’s railway station and seek to encourage local youths to take pride in their community.  Ably guided by youth worker Gwyneth Davies they have reduced litter and vandalism show they have a part to play in keeping their community safe and tidy.

High Sheriff’s Community Service Awards in recognition of their commendable work in the community went to the Anglesey District Neighbourhood Policing Team Community Support Officers for the vital role in delivering and implementing community based initiatives. Local Police Sergeant Andy McGregor said: “I am blessed with a team that is both supportive in the aims of delivering a quality service to the communities of Anglesey”

PCSO Adrian Williams patrols Valley and regularly attends youth clubs and works closely with community and councilors and has established one of the largest Neighbourhood Watch Schemes in North Wales with over 500 members.

PC Eira Hughes based in Caernarfon is highly committed to forging excellent community links and persistently tackles local crime.  She is described as a credit to her Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Also recognized is PCSSO Julie Holland, Pen Y Groes who has developed strong links with all members of her community very often changing shifts to meet the needs of her community and crime trends.  Julie also established Junior Neighbourhood Watch which provided local young people with a different perspective of their community and introduced them to local Policing partners.

The End
Saturday 31 March – Church Bay to Cemaes, 11 miles

Day Fourteen
Friday 30 March – Valley to Church Bay, 10 miles

Crossing the River Alaw, near Valley, Holyhead.

Day Thirteen
Thursday 29 March – Holyhead to Valley, 4 miles

Robin at RAF Valley trying on a life jacket.

Day Twelve
Wednesday 28 March – Holyhead volunteers day

Robing formally opening one of the shops in the Holyhead ‘Empty Shops Scheme’.

Day Eleven
Tuesday 27 March – Trearddur Bay to Holyhead, 10 miles

Robin at South Stack Lighthouse.

Day Ten
Monday 26 March – Four Mile Bridge to Trearddur Bay, 10 miles

Ieuan Wyn Jones AM & Robin at St Gwenfaen’s Well.

Day Nine
Sunday 25 March – Rhosneigr to Four Mile Bridge, 6 miles

Group walk across Traeth Crigyll. A circular family walk across the beach and back, with games.

Day Eight
Saturday 24 March – Aberffraw  to Rhosneigr, 6 miles

Day Seven
Friday 23 March – Dwyran to Aberffraw, 13 miles

Day Six
Thursday 22 March      Llanfairpwll to Dwyran, 8 miles

Day Five
Wednesday 21 March – Llanfaes to LLanfairpwll, 9 miles

Day Four
Tuesday 20 March – Red Wharf Bay to Beaumaris, 11 miles

Leaving Red Wharf Bay with a band of sturdy friends
- Llanddona Beach

Day Three
Monday 19 March – Moelfre to Red Wharf Bay, 5 miles

It was a good idea at the time walking across Red Wharf Bay, change of plan and we made for the shoreline to continue. Robin boots were a little muddy,
- at Red Wharf Bay.

Day Two
Sunday 18 March – Amlwch Port to Moelfre, 11 miles

A colourful group of walkers looking out to sea, Elfyn Roberts, Menter Mon, as Walk group leader.
— at Pilot Boat Inn.

Thank you for helping the youth of Today
“My son was part of the group that joined you yesterday [Sunday 18 March], and it has encouraged him and the three others to do a sponsored event for their youth club. Thank you for seeing that not all young people have the opportunity others have and that there is some good in all of them. Many thanks,” Sharon.

Day One
Saturday 17 March – Cemaes to Amlwch Port, 9 miles

The High Sheriff gazing out to sea at the end of the first days walking.
— at Amlwch port.

“It is a pleasure to support the Sheriff of Anglesey and Gwynedd on his excellent project to walk the beautiful Island Coastal path and to raise money and the profile of young people. Robin is committed to helping our youth and other good causes, and with the walk is promoting the coastal treasures of the Isle of Anglesey. I wish him well and urge others to help and support Robin with his initiatives,” said Albert Owen MP.

How you can help:

• Make an immediate donation to The Walk online through www.justgiving.com/theangleseywalk
  or
• Send a cheque made payable to “The Walk”, at The Walk, PO Box 19, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68 8AE

Please fill in and attach this form to your cheque donation: Bi-lingual Gift Aid Declaration which will allow us to claim Gift Aid on your donation.

Please ‘Like’ The Walk Facebook page Facebook.com/pages/The-Walk

Anglesey Walk – Helping Anglesey’s vulnerable young people.

The High Sheriff of Anglesey and Gwynedd, Professor Robin Grove-White, will be walking the entire 125-mile Anglesey Coastal Footpath on 15 consecutive days between 17th and 31st March.

To take part in The Walk click on the MAP & GROUP WALKS with dates for the open walks, Sponsorship form.pdf

Please join the High Sheriff at the following open EVENTS on The Walk.

Click here for the Sheriff’s DAILY SCHEDULE which will be showing this progress during The Walk.

Download the details here – The Walk.pdf

Please also take a look at this website Am Gariad Mon For the Love of Anglesey. This has been inspired by the High Sheriff’s walk for the vulnerable young. Coleg Menai students are posting their stories and photos of the island as Robin walks the Anglesey Coastal Path.  Others are also posting why not join in and send yours!

His purpose is to raise funds and increase publicity in support of Anglesey’s vulnerable young people. He asks for your help.

Our communities face a growing problem. Around 24 per cent of Anglesey’s young people between the ages of 16 and 24, often without training or work experience, are unemployed. They need fresh opportunities, activities and encouragement at a time of mounting economic pressure across Wales.

This affects us all. The island’s harmony and social order are at stake, as well as the needs of the young people themselves.

The funds that The Walk raises will help the county’s voluntary organisations provide more opportunities for work experience, confidence-building activities and other practical initiatives. It’s time for all of us on Anglesey to contribute and share the responsibility. The matter’s too serious to be left to the authorities alone, at a time when their own budgets are shrinking.

With expert advice, the High Sheriff’s charity, Crimebeat, will allocate the funds raised to the local charities and other innovative bodies that really understand the issues through their hands-on experience.

How you can help:

• Make an immediate donation to The Walk online through www.justgiving.com/theangleseywalk
  or
• Send a cheque made payable to “The Walk”, at The Walk, PO Box 19, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68 8AE

Please fill in and attach this form to your cheque donation: Bi-lingual Gift Aid Declaration which will allow us to claim Gift Aid on your donation.

Please ‘Like’ The Walk Facebook page Facebook.com/pages/The-Walk

There are several opportunities to join the High Sheriff on The Walk

Saturday 17 March
Assemble for the launch of the Walk in Cemaes Village Hall at 9.30am to meet young conservation volunteers in Cemaes Valley. To be followed by an optional walk to Llanbadrig Church (2 miles roundtrip) for a blessing. You may continue on with us to Llanlleiana
(4 miles roundtrip) returning to Cemaes by lunchtime.

Sunday 18 March
Members of Anglesey’s voluntary groups will be joining the High Sheriff
at the Pilot Boat Pub at Dulas for a 3 mile walk to Moelfre.
Assemble in the pub from 12.30pm for lunch and/or Car Park departure at 1.30pm
Afternoon Tea in the Sea Life Centre at Moelfre.

Wednesday 21 March
A short walk from Menai Bridge to Church Island.
Assemble in Waen Car Park, Menai Bridge, High Street 3pm for 3.15pm departure.
(Waen Car Park is the ‘pay & display’ car park with the Fire Station and Doctors surgery)

Thursday 22 March
Join the High Sheriff for lunch in Plas Newydd restaurant (at your own expense)
and circular walk from Moel y Don to Llanidan Hall and back (4 miles).
Lunch from 12 and assemble outside restaurant for 1.30 departure.

Saturday 24 March
Invited members of the Judiciary and legal profession will be joining the
High Sheriff for breakfast and a walk from Aberffraw to Rhosneigr.

Sunday 25 March
Group walk across Traeth Crigyll.
Assemble at Rhosneigr Fire Station, Station road at 12.15pm.
Ideal for families a circular walk cross the beach and back, remember to bring a picnic.

Monday 26 March
Buffet lunch at White Eagle Pub, Rhoscolyn, tickets in advance from
thewalktickets@gmail.com, followed by a group walk (roundtrip 2-3 miles).
Lunch from 12am at the White Eagle Pub, assemble for departure at 1.30pm.

Saturday 31 March
Group walk from Wylfa to Cemaes (2 miles).
Meet Wylfa Visitor Centre 2.30 for 3pm departure.
Tea in Cemaes village hall.

How you can help:

• Make an immediate donation to The Walk online through www.justgiving.com/theangleseywalk
  or
• Send a cheque made payable to “The Walk”, at The Walk, PO Box 19, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68 8AE

Please fill in and attach this form to your cheque donation: Bi-lingual Gift Aid Declaration which will allow us to claim Gift Aid on your donation.

Safety requirements for Group Walks
THE WALK follows the Coastal Path across open countryside, occasionally close to cliffs. Please wear suitable foot-wear stay on the Coastal Footpath at all times (unless due to tidal restrictions). http://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en-GB/tidal_restrictions-177.aspx
• Bring adequate water, and wear clothing, including waterproofs, suitable for the foreseeable weather conditions.
• Be sure that you are physically fit for any particular stage you choose. Rest and or turn back if the walk is proving too strenuous for your fitness. Ensure you bring any medication (e.g. asthma inhaler) that you may require
• Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
• No unaccompanied children under the age of 16.
• Please note THE WALK is a charitable venture of the High Sheriff, Robin Grove-White, alone. Support is greatly welcomed but groups and individuals choosing to accompany him on particular days do so of their own volition and at their own risk.

Please also take a look at this website Am Gariad Mon For the Love of Anglesey. This has been inspired by the High Sheriff’s walk for the vulnerable young. Coleg Menai students are posting their stories and photos of the island as Robin walks the Anglesey Coastal Path. Others are also posting why not join in and send yours!

Saturday 17th March 9.30am
Launch at Cemaes Village Hall
Please join us at 9.30am for coffee to launch of the Walk in Cemaes village hall.
Meet the young conservation volunteers in Cemaes Valley. To be followed by an optional walk to Llanbadrig Church (2 miles roundtrip) for a blessing. You may continue on with us to Llanlleiana (4 miles roundtrip) returning to Cemaes by lunchtime.
Free Event.

Tuesday 20 March, 8pm
Wine, cheese and puddings evening at Beaumaris Yacht Club
Wine-Tasting talk by Rev Neil Fairlamb.
Tickets in advance from thewalktickets@gmail.com
£25 per person

Wednesday 21 March, 10.30am-1pm and 2-4.30pm
Open garden Plas Cadnant, Menai Bridge
by kind permission of Anthony Tavernor
Tickets in advance from thewalktickets@gmail.com
includes tea and coffee with homemade cakes.
£10 per person

Monday 26 March, 12pm
Buffet lunch at White Eagle Pub, Rhoscolyn
by kind permission of John Timpson
followed by optional three mile group circular walk
Tickets in advance thewalktickets@gmail.com,
Meet 12am at White Eagle for lunch – walk departure at 1.30pm
£20 per person

Thursday 29 March
RAF Valley Young People’s day
Details to be announced soon.

To buy tickets please send a cheque, made payable to “The Walk”, to The Walk, PO Box 19, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68 8AE with your name, return address and how many tickets you require.

Or you can help by:

• Making an immediate donation to The Walk online through www.justgiving.com/theangleseywalk
  or
• Sending a cheque made payable to “The Walk”, at The Walk, PO Box 19, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68 8AE

Please fill in and attach this form to your cheque donation: Bi-lingual Gift Aid Declaration which will allow us to claim Gift Aid on your donation.

Please also take a look at this website Am Gariad Mon For the Love of Anglesey. This has been inspired by the High Sheriff’s walk for the vulnerable young. Coleg Menai students are posting their stories and photos of the island as Robin walks the Anglesey Coastal Path. Others are also posting why not join in and send yours!

Daily Schedule of the Walk

Saturday 17 March – Cemaes to Amlwch Port, 9 miles

Sunday 18 March – Amlwch Port to Moelfre, 11 miles

Monday 19 March – Moelfre to Red Wharf Bay, 5 miles

Tuesday 20 March – Red Wharf Bay to Beaumaris, 11 miles

Wednesday 21 March – Llanfaes to LLanfairpwll, 9 miles

Thursday 22 March – Llanfairpwll to Dwyran, 8 miles

Friday 23 March – Dwyran to Aberffraw, 13 miles

Saturday 24 March – Aberffraw  to Rhosneigr, 6 miles

Sunday 25 March – Rhosneigr to Four Mile Bridge, 6 miles

Monday 26 March – Four Mile Bridge to Trearddur Bay, 10 miles

Tuesday 27 March – Trearddur Bay to Holyhead, 10 miles

Wednesday 28 March – Holyhead volunteers day

Thursday 29 March – Holyhead to Valley, 4 miles

Friday 30 March – Valley to Church Bay, 10 miles

Saturday 31 March – Church Bay to Cemaes, 11 miles

How you can help:

• Make an immediate donation to The Walk online through www.justgiving.com/theangleseywalk
  or
• Send a cheque made payable to “The Walk”, at The Walk, PO Box 19, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68 8AE

Please fill in and attach this form to your cheque donation: Bi-lingual Gift Aid Declaration which will allow us to claim Gift Aid on your donation.

Please also take a look at this website Am Gariad Mon For the Love of Anglesey. This has been inspired by the High Sheriff’s walk for the vulnerable young. Coleg Menai students are posting their stories and photos of the island as Robin walks the Anglesey Coastal Path. Others are also posting why not join in and send yours!

Members of Clwb Hwyl Hwyr (the Late Fun Club), a youth club run through the medium of Welsh, was awarded £215 for the ‘Hon yw ein bro’/ This is our community’ project by the High Sheriffs Crimebeat fund.

Under the project, new life was breathed into the garden of the Nant Hall Church as volunteers, youngsters and church members took part in gardening and also re-vamped the area with new plants and pots. The outside of the church also benefited from a fresh coat of paint to the front doors and signage.  

The overall aim of the project, which was born from discussions with the children, was to provide a platform for the young people accessing the Clwb Hwyl Hwyr to learn more about their community and to think of ways of improving it.

The project also sought to bring a sense of responsibility and ownership for the young people as they knew that the work would benefit the community.

The youngsters and volunteers worked alongside church members on a ‘workday’ where the individuals were split into two groups – one painting and the other working on the garden.

High Sheriff Lloyd FitzHugh recently visited the completed project. He said: “I was delighted to visit Clwb Hwyl Hwyr and commended the volunteers on the provision of the range of activities for, and the work done by the children of the Welsh speaking community around Prestatyn.”

Dubbed the “playground pals”, 29 pupils at Ysgol Deganwy underwent months of special training from ChildLine to get the scheme up and running.

The mission of the youngsters, aged nine and 10, is to help make sure other pupils – from as young as four – enjoy a safe and happy play environment, free from bullying.

“It is all about encouraging friendship and playing together,” said the school’s head Dafydd Roberts, who staged a morning service to launch the playground pals project.

As well as support from ChildLine, with bi-lingual counselling centres in Swansea and Rhyl, it is being backed by Crimebeat and North Wales Police.

Mr Roberts added: “Their support has been paramount in helping us set up a project that will be ongoing and part of the schools anti-bullying strategy.

“The ‘pals’ are looking forward enthusiastically to their role in providing a safer, friendlier school environment at playtimes and lunchtime.”

ChildLine’s Hannah Mart said”Making sure children are safe is at the heart of our work and the Playground Pals is a great way of making sure children can ask for help if they need it.”

The pupils were handed a pounds 500 Crimebeat grant to help them cover the costs of the scheme.

Dave Evans of Crimebeat said: “We are delighted to be able to support such a worthwhile scheme, and it is wonderful to see so many positive playground pals at the school”I am sure that the scheme will continue for many years to thanks to the school, ChildLine, and most importantly, the children themselves.”

School liaison officer PC Chris Perkins added: “It’s fantastic to see pupils working together like this. It’s great teamwork and it also links in with so many of the positive messages North Wales Police school liaison work encourages.”

Schools in Wales can find out more by contacting Childline on 0207 6506865, while for more Crimebeat information in North Wales they can ring Dave Evans on 01745 588516.

Youngsters worried about bullying can also call ChildLine on 0800 1111

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