Bridges Hull are crowned Rock Challenge Youth Division Champions

On the evening of Tuesday 3^rd June 2014 the Humberside Police Rock Challenge Youth Division took place at the Hull City Hall involving eight teams from youth groups and alternative educational pathways. Hundreds of guests watched stunning performances; highlighting issues affecting young people in their local communities such as, choices and consequences, women’s rights, celebrating diversity and everyday heroes.

The winners Bridges, Hull were presented a gold framed award by Mark Chesworth from event supporter, Vivergo Fuels,  for their performance ‘Heroes’.

Runners up Freedom Road Creative Arts received their award from Julia Mizon of Hull NHS CCG for their performance of ‘Do we make choices, or do choices make us?’

Receiving an award for 3^rd place were The Hut – Youth Dynamix from Chief Superintendent Scott Young, from Humberside Police for their performance of ‘Events throughout the seasons’.

Other awards presented on the evening went to…

Mark Chesworth, Managing Director at Vivergo Fuels said, “What a fantastic evening’s entertainment we had at City Hall last night! The amount of dedication and commitment that had gone into preparing for the performances from the youth of the region was clear to see on stage. To be humbled and uplifted in the space of one performance and then to have it repeated across seven as different groups came onto the stage meant that we all left the event feeling motivated and proud to be involved! It took a lot of courage to step onto that stage last night and the groups plus their supporters, family and friends should hugely satisfied at the way every team delivered.”

Mark continued, “Supporting our local community is extremely important to all of us at Vivergo Fuels and going to the Humberside Police Rock Challenge Youth Division  and seeing how that support, in conjunction with many other organisations helps the regions young people justifies why we hold this view. I very much look forward to next year’s event and the opportunity to continue our support.”

Helping young people stay safe is of paramount importance to Humberside Police and partners. During the day of the event, workshops took place provided by partners from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Hull Commissioning Group and Humberside Police Dog Section. These engaged successfully with the Rock Challenge participants and raised awareness of road safety and health related issues including dental hygiene, healthy eating, health and fitness and sexual health.

All teams were challenged to complete an NHS Hull CCG quiz and prizes were awarded to the top three youth groups in the afternoon production meeting.  The overall winners were Bridges receiving a trophy and voucher, Hull, followed by Freedom Road Creative Arts and Cornerhouse.

Superintendent Umberto Cuozzo from the Humberside Police Community Safety Unit stated “Humberside Police would like to thank all of our sponsors including Andrew Marr International, Arco, Aunt Bessie’s, BAE Systems, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, High Sheriffs’ and Humberside Police Tribune Trust, Hull & East Riding Charitable Trust, Humberside Police Federation, Hull NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, Joseph & Annie Cattle Trust, Kingston upon Hull City Council and Vivergo Fuels.

“By actively engaging with young people and educating them regarding key issues within our communities we can keep people safe and prevent them from harm”

For further information, or to get involved in this event in 2015 contact PC Kate Atkins or Lisa Whitton of the Humberside Police Youth Engagement Team on 01482 220701/2 or email us at lifestyle@humberside.pnn.police.uk