Operation Bang! Half Term Activities For Children

With Halloween and Bonfire Night just days away, North Wales Police and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are once again promoting their BANG campaign to promote safe celebrations.

The Operation BANG (Be a Nice Guy) campaign has run alongside Community Safety Partnerships and local councils across North Wales for several years and features events aimed at young people in order to promote safety.

The events will be held and organised by local Policing teams and partners, all funded by the Arson Reduction Team, North Wales Fire and Rescue and North Wales Police in partnership with the Police and Community Trust.

As part of Operation BANG, School Community Police Officers throughout North Wales have been talking with young people in schools and youth clubs about how their behaviour can affect others. They have also been reminding them to keep themselves safe if they go out trick or treating.

Speaking about Operation BANG, Superintendent Jane Banham, Community Safety Team at North Wales Police, said, ““Here at North Wales Police we are working closely with communities to ensure that people feel safe and supported at this time of year.

“Whilst the majority of people enjoy this time of year sensibly, there is a minority who are intent on causing problems and use Halloween and Bonfire Night as an excuse to commit crime and act in an anti-social way.

“By working with our partners and other agencies we hope to tackle these issues and make this time of year safe and enjoyable for all.”

She added:“Our PCSOs in each district have been organising events for local communities in order to educate people about fire safety in regards to Bonfire Night and the consequences of antisocial behaviour.

“We would also encourage residents to attend organised firework displays, which will be well publicised in the local press prior to November 5.”

In Wrexham there are number of Operation BANG events taking place across half term, full details of which can be viewed below:

Rhosddu: Scare Schoooooooool – Prices Lane Community Centre on Wednesday 26 October 4pm till 7pm. Come along and join in on the fun and games.

Acton: Litter Pick Acton Park Thursday 27 October 2pm till 5pm – Giving back to the community, it won’t all be hard work, expect some fun and treats whilst there.

Offa: Consequences sessions and sign up in the local youth clubs Hightown, Belle Vue and
Maesgwyn, the Youth clubs run from 7:30pm in their respective venues.

Community litter pick followed by a children’s disco at Brynteg Memorial Hall on October 28th, starting at 1pm.

: Giving Back to the community, Sunday 30 October 1pm till 3pm, Court Road Playing fields, AKA the Brickie, there will be fun and treats for those who attend.

Various activities at Acton Community Centre including a litter pick and leaflet drop, intergenerational bingo and trip to Llandegla Laser Quest as a reward for the kids involved.

Caia Park Youth Clubs will be holding a graffiti workshop with a graffiti artist leading the session as well as an ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ spin off called ‘I’m a Kid Get Me Out of Here’.

Community clean up followed by a Halloween party at Plas Pentwyn, Coedpoeth starting at 4pm on Saturday October 29th.

Litter picks around Bradley Skate Park and Alyn Waters on various evenings between October 24 and the 3.

Litter pick followed by a trip to Alton Towers for youths at Ruabon Youth Club.