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Recent research amongst teenagers with disabilities* showed that
they wanted somewhere to go where they could make new friends, have
fun, and take part in activities such as arts and crafts, music,
films and karaoke. So leading disability charity, Papworth Trust
and My Fantastic Life, a voluntary organisation developed in
partnership with local authorities, have formed a partnership to
deliver Youth Clubs in Huntingdon and St Ives for these young
people.
Mark Briggs of My Fantastic Life, which already runs a Youth Club
in Ely, has seen the difference this opportunity can make. He says
“Giving people time to develop their own confidence and
skills is the most valuable asset that a young person can achieve
when moving towards adulthood.”
The new Youth Clubs, commissioned under Aiming High by
Cambridgeshire County Council, are due to start at the end of
November. Anyone interested in joining is invited to come along to
some taster sessions on Monday 30 November and 7 December 2009 from
7pm-9pm at Saxongate Community Learning Centre, Huntingdon and a
Party Night on 14 December.
“Parents and carers have also told us that they wanted a safe
environment for young people with special needs to make new
friends, gain confidence and try out new skills”, says Linda
Roberts of Papworth Trust, “so we are inviting them to relax
and enjoy our tea and coffee lounge at Saxongate Centre while the
teenagers enjoy the session.”
To book a place on the taster session or to find out more about the
youth clubs, please call Helen Phillips at Cambridgeshire County
Council on 01480 376410.
Media contact: Julia Rutherford, email julia.rutherford@papworth.org.uk or
01480 357269.
*The research was carried out during 2008 and 2009 by Papworth
Trust. More than 20 youngsters with disabilities were involved in
the project.
Notes to Editors:
Papworth Trust is passionate about supporting disabled people by
providing a wide range of valued services. Each year the Trust
helps over 17,000 people from the East of England and beyond by
delivering services covering Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation,
Housing, Learning and Personal support. For more information visit
www.papworth.org.uk
