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13/02/2025
PSNI Host Bushcraft Project For Newtownabbey Youth
A group of 12 young people from the Newtownabbey area recently completed a 10-week Bushcraft Project in partnership with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT).
The project, delivered by Wild Walk Bushcraft NI, included both classroom sessions and practical outdoor experiences, covering topics such as first aid, drug and alcohol awareness, and internet safety.
"This project has been thoroughly enjoyed by all involved and the Wild Walk Bushcraft have been teaching the young people about skills such as fire building, shelter construction and team working, with the last session being an overnight stay in the wilderness in Parkgate where their newly acquired skills were put into action," said Sergeant McAleese.
"As well as teaching important life skills and expanding the knowledge of each individual involved, the aim of running the project, enabled us to build greater relationships, particularly between young people in our area with us, their local community police officers," Sergeant McAleese added.
The project aimed to build trust between young people and the police while providing valuable life skills and experiences.
The project, delivered by Wild Walk Bushcraft NI, included both classroom sessions and practical outdoor experiences, covering topics such as first aid, drug and alcohol awareness, and internet safety.
"As well as teaching important life skills and expanding the knowledge of each individual involved, the aim of running the project, enabled us to build greater relationships, particularly between young people in our area with us, their local community police officers," Sergeant McAleese added.
The project aimed to build trust between young people and the police while providing valuable life skills and experiences.
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