Popular ‘Under the Bridge’ sessions in Milford Haven are starting up again for the summer holidays, providing free activities and social opportunities for young people.

Under the Bridge is a long-standing, joint initiative by Milford Youth Matters and the Port of Milford Haven to provide safe, constructive activity and entertainment for young people while helping to tackle antisocial behaviour around Milford Waterfront.

This year, Under the Bridge starts on 22nd July and runs every Tuesday and Friday evening between 6-8pm until Friday 29th August. It takes place in the area beneath the Hakin Bridge at Milford Waterfront.

Open to everyone between the ages of 11-17, there will be a wide range of activities including sport, wellbeing, creative sessions, volunteering opportunities, games, plus a safe space to socialise. Refreshments will be provided, and the sessions are free to join.

Last year, over 220 young people engaged in Under the Bridge activities over the holidays, and the initiative won the Wales Outstanding Work in Community Safety Award from StreetGames for its impact and success.

Stakeholder Engagement Executive at the Port of Milford Haven, Emily Jones, hopes that this year the scheme will have an even bigger impact: “The number of children and young adults taking part in Under the Bridge is growing year on year, with hundreds benefitting from last summer’s activities.

“The Port of Milford Haven works in partnership with Milford Youth Matters to help provide a safe and enjoyable waterway for everyone, and to create opportunities that support a vibrant and prosperous community in Pembrokeshire.

“The amazing work done by Milford Youth Matters has been supported by the Port for almost a decade, and we can really see and feel the difference being made by this charity at Milford Waterfront. We encourage all young people to come down and take part in these fun sessions!”

Dayle Gibby, Milford Youth Matters Coordinator and organiser of Under the Bridge said: “It’s fantastic that Milford Youth Matters and the Port of Milford Haven have teamed up again to host and deliver Under the Bridge in 2025. Year after year, there has been a profound impact on the local community through the provision of a safe, welcoming space for young people to have fun and learn, volunteer and connect.

“As a detached youth programme, Under the Bridge engages young people in spaces and at times where antisocial behaviour may take place, flipping that potential into something fun, insightful and developmental which benefits the participants and helps them engage with the community in a much more constructive way.”

All young people are invited to attend these free sessions, starting 22nd July and continuing every Tuesday and Friday throughout the summer holidays from 6-8pm until Friday 29th August. No booking required.