Flying start in Denbighshire celebrates 20-year milestone at event in Rhyl

Held in 1891 restaurant in Rhyl, the Council’s Flying Start team marked 20 years of Flying Start in Denbighshire last week with a community information day where families came to learn more about Flying Start care in the County.

As well as families, partners and stakeholders also came together to celebrate the programme’s impact in helping children from ages 0 to 4 to get the best possible start in life.

Over 30 stall holders exhibited at the seaside venue, all of which provided valuable information for local families in attendance.

The event also signposted towards the support that is available, as well as child-friendly activities that are being held locally.

Denbighshire Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme for children aged from 0 years up until their 4th birthday and their parents/carers, who live in eligible post coded areas.

The aim of the programme is to help children to have the best possible start in life for their future growth and development.

Rhiain Morrlle, Head of Children’s Services said:

“It was brilliant to celebrate 20 years of Flying Start in Denbighshire with local families.

I’d like to thank all of the families for coming along, and the stallholders for their efforts throughout the day. I’d also like to thank our amazing Flying Start team for organising such a successful event.”

Councillor Diane King, Lead Member for Education, Children and Families said:

“Making sure our children get the best start to life is vitally important, and I’m pleased to see that in Denbighshire, our Flying Start team are doing all they can to achieve this.

I really enjoyed hearing the feedback from local families about how Flying Start have helped them. Thank you to all who came along.”