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Wigan
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Programme Name: |
North Worsley Mesnes |
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Programme Manager: |
Jacqueline Mutch |
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Telephone: |
01942 821 444 |
Programme Description
Jacquie Mutch was appointed as Programme Manager in April 2005
following the promotion of Harry Kelly who is now area manager for the
development of the Youth Works programme within the Wigan area. To date
a lot of work has been done in collaboration with local residents, other
agencies within and indeed outside the local area.
In the period January to April 2006 Youth Works has moved forward in
the following areas:
- Youth Works hosted a “New Events” open week at the Hubsite
attended by young people, community groups and partnership agencies.
Many parents came along to find out what Youth Works in Worsley
Mesnes is currently providing, and were pleasantly surprised by the
variety and numerous activities currently available. The week was
successful and staff received many ideas to help improve and develop
the Hubsite further.
- A new recycling scheme has been introduced at the Hubsite. YWWM
has worked closely with the local schools and the wider community on
this initiative. All the young people are now fully aware of the
importance of recycling and looking after their community
environment. The Hubsite has reduced its waste by 85% and reuses a
lot of the materials for ‘Arts’ projects.
- February 2006 – delivered a one-week environmental awareness
project to years 5 and 6 with St James Church of England Primary
School. Youth Works plans to replicate this project with St Jude’s
Primary School.
- Positive Futures has continued to work closely with YWWM staff
during the Girls’ Group. During this quarter the group has completed
a 4-week certified Rock-Climbing course at North Face, Rock-Climbing
Centre, Warrington. The team have also provided numerous activities,
such as, Henna Tattoo, team building, and problem solving.
- 3 young people successfully completed the Motorcycle Compulsive
Basic training programme, which was held at The Hubsite.
- Youth Action Group now has 12 members representing all the age,
gender and session groups. During the past 3 months they have
assigned specific roles within the group, a Code of Conduct, and a
suggestion box. The Action Group helped to plan the Easter half-term
activities for the project.
- Volunteers – 5 new volunteers recruited. One long term volunteer
has gained employment with Groundwork Wigan and Chorley as a Youth
Development Assistant working on the Breakthrough programme. Seven
of the volunteers have been on training in the last 3 months. This
has included Basic First Aid, Induction, and Personal Safety. During
the next quarter volunteers are already booked on to 4-Day First
Aid, LINK (publicising events), and Treasury training.
- A new Youth Development Officer, Nicola Ratcliffe, joined the
project in January working alongside the existing staff in Worsley
Mesnes.
- Total attendances January – April 2006: 192 young people.
For further information on the Youth Works programme please contact
Jacquie Mutch.
July 2006
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