‘Wings To Fly’ Delivers Hard Hitting Drugs Message
This March over 2,800 pupils visited Blackwood Miners’ Institute to learn about the dangers of drugs at ‘Wings to Fly’.
Now in its 23rd year, ‘Wings to Fly’ tells the story of 14 year old Penguin, who is introduced to drugs and alcohol by her friends. The play explores a number of types of substance misuse, including diet pills, steroids, alcohol and heroin. The play is performed by Caerphilly Youth Theatre, and by using young actors the play is able to speak to school pupils on their own level.
The hard-hitting play aims to warn pupils of the dangers of taking drugs, even just once as well as the long lasting damage of experimenting with pills for dieting and supplements. The performance also highlights the support on offer to young people who want to find out more, or speak to somebody in confidence about concerns they have.
Christina Harrhy, Corporate Director of Communities said: “I am delighted that once again Blackwood Miners’ Institute has welcomed thousands of young people from across Caerphilly county borough to experience the hard hitting drama ‘Wings to Fly’. I would like to congratulate Caerphilly Youth Theatre and the Arts Development team on putting on a fantastic production, their effort and commitment will no doubt have a positive impact on all of those who attended. ‘Wings to Fly’ is a great example of partnership working, and I am pleased that Caerphilly County Borough council continues to work with Gwent Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner and Blackwood Crime Prevention Panel on such an important project.”
‘Wings to Fly’ is funded by Jeff Cuthbert, the Police and Crime Commissioner, and organised by the Blackwood Crime Prevention Panel and delivered in partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council, Gwent Police, Caerphilly Youth Theatre, Caerphilly Arts Development and Blackwood Miners’ Institute.
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