YEPS Celebration Event 2024

Youth Engagement and Participation Service
Celebration Event 2024

at
The Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare
Friday 26^th July 2024, 4pm-8pm

Programme of Events

3.30pm	Doors Open and Registration
4.00pm	Performance by young people ‘The Unknown’
4.10pm	Introduction and Open Speech by Zoe Lancelott
4.20pm	Demonstrating Excellence in Partnership Planning & Delivery Presented by Neil Elliot Director of Social Services Nominees: – Ton and Gelli Veterans Project – Fernhill Community Garden
	Outstanding Active Participation Award Presented by Cllr Tina Leyshon Nominees: – Aleysha Dobbs – ‘Just One Thing’ Project
	Contribution to Wellbeing Award Presented by Cllr Rhys Lewis Nominees: – Wildlife Memorial Garden – ‘Perthyn’
	Sport, Music or Culture Award Presented by Louise Davies (Director – Public Health Protection and Community Services) Nominees: – Treorchy History Group – Hawthorn Swimming Project
	Re-engagement into Education, Employment or TrainingAward Presented by Gaynor Davies (Director – Education and Inclusion) Nominees: – Real Skillz – Head Start Transition Project
	Launch of ‘Just One Thing’ Animation
5.10pm	INTERVAL – Refreshments
5.25pm	Performance by young people ‘The Unknown’
5.30pm	Youth Club of the Year Award Presented by Cllr Maureen Webber Nominees: – Ilan Youth Club – Llanhari Youth Club
	Going The Extra Mile Awards Presented by Bedwyr Harries Youth Services Manager Nominees: – Sarah Ellis – Daniel Walsh – Tracey Webster – Rhys Hopkins – Natasha Brown – Louisa Walters – Jeremy Williams
	Shining Star Awards Presented by Cllr Tina Leyshon Nominees: – Bryce Jones – Isla Williams – Willow Nestling – Cai Daniel
5.50pm	Closing Remarks Bedwyr Harries – Youth Services Manager
6.00pm	INTERVAL
6.30pm – 8.00pm	Disco by DJ Josh