July 04, 2019 - 1162 views
A group of 14 children from the Ukraine enjoyed two days with the Police as part of their month long visit to North Wales.
The children, aged between 8 and 16-years-old, visited various departments of North Wales Police on two separate days and had the opportunity to get a real flavour of the variety of work undertaken by the force.
From the busy environment of the Joint Communications Centre in St Asaph, being given an insight into the work of a Crime Scene Investigator, to donning the specialist kit used in crowd control and taking part in a specially designed obstacle course.
They also met up with Chief Constable Carl Foulkes and the team of chief officers, together with staff from the Firearms and Roads Policing Units, the Driving School and members of the force’s training department who organised a host of fun filled activities for the children.
The visit to North Wales Police was arranged by force trainer Emma Orme, who has been involved with the visit organised by Chernobyl Children Lifeline for a number of years.
“Seeing the children enjoying themselves, having new experiences trying out equipment used by the police is so rewarding,” said Emma.
Gerrie Bayley, chair of the Chernobyl Children Lifeline, North Wales Coast Link, which has organised the trip for the youngsters for many years said: “This year’s visit to North Wales Police was one of the best the children have had.
"I would like to thank our friend Emma and all her colleagues for organising such a fantastic time for these children, who all have particular health or social issues.”
The children, who speak very little English, stayed with families in the Rhyl, Prestatyn and Llandudno areas and during their trip they were taken to many different attractions including SC2, Chester Zoo, Flip Out as well as being given a tour of some national retail outlets and going to barbeques, shows and parties arranged by various people.
The children, who are still suffering the effects of the fall out 33 years on, visit North Wales thanks to the money raised by the Chernobyl Children Lifeline, North Wales Coast Link.
“Their visit to North Wales is believed to have long lasting impact on the health of the children,” said Gerrie, adding that dramatic improvements are seen in the immune systems of the children when they go home, which in turn helps them fight the illnesses that are so prevalent in their area.”
The children were all presented with a bag full of gifts provided by various departments to remind them of the memorable day they spent with North Wales Police.
