Young People’s Day in Crewe

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22 July 2008

Young People’s Day is a free and exciting new event taking place at St Barnabas Church Hall and Gardens on Wednesday 23 July 2008 between 11am and 3pm. The event has been organised by Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council Community Development Team who have been working together with Cllr. Roy Cartlidge and the local Neighbourhood Forum.

The Mayor of Crewe and Nantwich, Councillor Brian Silvester, accompanied by Mayoress Ms Sheila Davies, will be attending on the day.

The organisations taking part are making full use of the ample building and grounds of St Barnabas to provide four hours of educational and recreational opportunities for young people and families. Crewe Library will be demonstrating their multi media unit which includes a youth ‘Chilling Zone’ section, free access to the internet, free membership, game hire and more. There will be street sports, Hip Hop and Troupe dancing, Judo and Karate demonstrations, BMX promos and an unusual junk re-cycling ‘Graffiti Workshop’.

The Mayor’s 2008 Mayor’s Appeal focuses on ‘‘Lifelong Learning’ and Cllr Silvester highlighted the need for more events like these to be organised.  He added:  “The Young People’s Day is an excellent concept and it will allow young people to experience new activities that they may not previously have been aware of.  This can only bring positive benefits to individuals and families from all walks of life and provide young people with more learning opportunities and the chance to explore new skills. I sincerely hope that we can roll out similar events in other areas and encourage more young people to experience new challenges and skills that will benefit them in their future.  I would like to extend my personal thanks to all the organisations that are supporting this wonderful range of activities and I would particularly like to thank Debra Goodwin of Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council Community Development Team for her much valued help”

The Young People’s Day has something for all the family ranging from sports, dance, food demonstrations and the arts. Partners supporting the event include Connexions, Cheshire Fire Service, South Cheshire College, the Air Cadets and many more. Reaseheath College are also giving dog owners a chance to make their own customised dog tags and interact with a number of animals on site.

The aim of this event is to bring together local organisations and to highlight activities, both educational and recreational, that young people can experience which are available to them in their own area.

PHOTO-OPPORTUNITY– 11.30am on Wednesday 23 July at St Barnabas Church Hall and Gardens.

COUNCIL CONTACT –      Deb Goodwin – Community Development

TELEPHONE –                  01270 537246                     

EMAIL -                            deb.goodwin@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk

For Media enquiries contact:              Ian Richardson

TELEPHONE                                        01270 537018

EMAIL                                     ian.richardson@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk  or http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/

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