TRIP TRAP

Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd is very proud to be one of the partners involved with the Communities Against Substance Misuse group.

The groups’ main objective is to assist in the reduction of harm to individuals and communities in Meirionnydd by preventing the misuse of substances through education. To achieve this, the group has been working closely with schools within Meirionnydd to organise drug prevention events.

On October the 23rd and 24th 2009, year 6 pupils from all primary schools in Meirionnydd were invited to take part in an event called ‘Junior Trip Trap’. The event was the first of its kind in the area, and the response was so positive, we had to hold the event over two days to accommodate everyone - in total there were 300 pupils present!!

The day consisted of a number of workshops led by many organisations, to include; the Youth Justice Service, the Substance Misuse Team and the Fire Brigade. An interactive theatre session was held in the afternoon which the children really enjoyed. As a group we wanted the day to be light hearted and enjoyable, but with a serious and life long effect. The evaluation forms were very positive; these are some of the comments:

“It was fun and very interesting; I’d like to come again some time.”

“I have learnt so much more today than any lesson on alcohol I’ve ever had before"

“The day was really cool and fun"

“All of the different sessions taught me something new"