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Tuesday
15th January, 2002, 2030 GMT
A
youth project, based in Bristol's floating harbour, is preparing
to offer young people in the city a new view of the world.
Workers from the Young Bristol scheme
help support over 40 youth clubs and over 5,000 young people
across the city. |
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Young Bristol office at Poole's Wharf on the harbourside. |
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"We
are giving young people the opportunity to try activities they
would not otherwise get a chance to do," explained Rob
Webber, activities project manager for Young Bristol.
"We offer everything from basic sailing skills, and mountain
bike trekking to abseiling down the Avon Gorge."
Young Bristol's activity centre in the floating harbour started
off life as the blacksmith's for the local sand yard.
When the area was developed into homes, the derelict building
was converted into a base for small dinghies and sail boats
as part of the deal with the developers.
It is also the base for many of Young Bristol's events.
Events planned for 2002 are due to start during the half-term
holidays in February and will include activities for children
aged between eight and 16-years-old.
Later in the year, when the water is a little warmer, the organisation's
small fleet of dinghies and canoes will be seen bobbing across
the harbour itself.
Dozens of youth clubs in the city take advantage of Young Bristol's
support.
In the future Young Bristol is also hoping to develop a virtual
club across the net, offering help and advice to hundreds of
youngsters in the city.
Richard Greenaway |
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"We
are giving young people the opportunity to try activities
they would not otherwise get a chance to do." |
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