
Community Action
Learn more about the activities we delivered to connect local people to the ocean.
The Ocean Connection Programme
We delivered a range of exciting activities between July 2024 and February 2025. Read on to learn more about how we engaged with the communities of Prestatyn, Rhyl, Kinmel Bay and Towyn!
What is the Ocean Connection Programme?
The Ocean Connection Programme was full of nature-based, indoor and virtual activities and opportunities, from beach cleans and wildlife surveys to arts and crafts and documentary screenings.
Our free, local activities supported people to better understand our influence on the ocean, and the ocean’s influence on us. Local people had the chance to learn new things, develop skills, take action to make a difference locally, and engaged in activities to support health and wellbeing.
The Programme was designed with the One Ocean Forum, a group of local people from Prestatyn, Rhyl, Kinmel Bay and Towyn who lead the HYYM project by advising the core project team. Read more about the One Ocean Forum.

Credit: Denbighshire County Council Staff, 2024
The activities
The HYYM Ocean Connection Programme offered free and accessible activities for people living in Prestatyn, Rhyl, Kinmel Bay and Towyn.
Public events were held that were open to any members of the local community, and private sessions were also offered to school and community groups.
Community members who completed one activity from each theme (learning, wellness, and taking action) received stamps on a loyalty card and could then ‘unlock’ a special activity exclusive to people who have completed activities in all three themes.
In total we delivered 96 actitvities in the Ocean Connection Programme, with 1,288 people taking part.

Credit: HYYM Project Team
Learning
Wellness
Taking action
Special activities
Volunteering
This project was supported by the Nature Networks Programme which is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, on behalf of the Welsh Government.
