VOLUNTEERS are hopeful for the future of a youth club in Beaconsfield having saved it from permanent closure.
Less than two months after being forced to close after having its council funding cut, The Curzon Centre youth club is set to be reborn this evening.
Though the club will run fewer sessions, the management committee are delighted to have secured enough funding for the Street Dreams charity to run activities on Wednesday evenings.
The Curzon Centre is managed by volunteers and its director Barry Moxley said: “We are delighted to be able to reopen. We selected Street Dreams because of their energy, enthusiasm and ideas.
“We really believe that they will put on some great evenings and involve children and youths of all ages, backgrounds and interests.”
Jade Blades, co-founder of Wycombe-based Street Dreams, said: “Communities become better places to live in when youth clubs are kept open, young people are given a place to socialise that is off the streets and away from trouble and they are taking part in positive activities.”
“Engaging young people in activities such as art, sports, debates and cookery teaches them life skills, keeps them fit and active, and gets them thinking about what they want to be when they grow up.”
The project is being supported by Buckinghamshire County Council in the first year, and thereafter will rely on donations and support from the community.
Earl Howe, president of the Curzon Centre, said: “There have been complaints that there is nothing for children and youths to do.
"Well here we are providing something which is really relevant. We need people and businesses to support it tangibly with funding as well as their good wishes.”
Sessions for youngsters aged eight – 12 will run from 5 – 7pm, with those aged 13 – 19 catered for between 7 – 9pm.
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