New youth club opens
Young people in the Wrockwardine Wood and Trench areas can now get together and socialise with friends at a new youth club, which opened recently.
The free club will run fortnightly on Wednesdays for six to 16 year olds at Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Parish Rooms. The next club will take place this Wednesday 14 May.
It’s run by 4 All Foundation, a charitable organisation, and activities will include gaming, arts and crafts, pool, darts and much more.
Funding for the new youth club has come from Telford & Wrekin Council’s Building Safer and Stronger Communities programme.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment and Skills, said:
“In the last six months, we’ve been able to open six new youth clubs across our Borough.
“The clubs offer a safe and fun place for young people to hang out with friends and are proving a big hit and I’m pleased we’ve been able to open another new club.
“The clubs form part of a bigger picture for the Council. We’re currently developing a youth strategy with the help of young people that will look to shape communities and create more opportunities that will support young people to be healthy, safe and achieve their potential.
“This will see us develop our existing youth offer too, which currently outlines activities and support related to health, wellbeing, education, jobs, training, arts, culture, and getting involved in the community.”
John Campion, Police and Crime Commissioner, said:
"It’s important we’re all playing our role to give young people, some of the most vulnerable in our society, access to the facilities they need to have a happy and healthy childhood.
“Working in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council, the opening of this new youth club delivers on our shared commitment to give the next generation a safe place to come together, learn new skills and form new friendships.”
George Hounsell, Director of Operations at 4 All Foundation, said:
“4 All Foundation is delighted to continue our partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council. Over the past 12 months, we have seen youth programmes establish and start to make a huge impact within communities. Through these youth pathways, local children have now been able to visit attractions, attend local clubs, earn qualifications and more.”
Building Safer and Stronger Communities is a partnership with the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner to invest in projects that help connect residents and create a sense of belonging and pride.
A number of youth clubs have been rolled out by the Council across the borough, all with the aim of providing a safe space for young people to socialise.
Information about the Council’s existing youth offer is available online.