- Jigsaw Care Services Crowned Winners of Richmond’s Den
- Livestock at Heatham House
- New Interactive Olympics website launched
- Mayor issues Great River Race challenge
- Richmond Council to monitor BAA Heathrow trials
- Youngsters get new youth zone
- A knife stabs more than one heart
- New Interactive Olympics website launched!
- Special gardens at Twickenham Riverside opened by Royal approval
- Barnes restaurant owner fined for dumping waste
- Support on offer following Dog Control Order
- Top apprentices inspire local firms to say “You’re hired!”
- Outdoor gym boost for Richmond upon Thames
- Richmond upon Thames most active in the country
- Bike Fest is wheelie good
- Criminal minds host author evening
- ‘Have your say’ as Council extends prepaid cards consultation
- Outstanding care workers to receive recognition
- Scores of unsafe gravestones repaired
- Richmond upon Thames celebrates the Olympics with a showcase of cultural events.
- Lowest paid staff receive pay boost
- Local families to benefit from Council housing policy
- Richmond Council leave Regal House
- Consultation on Twickenham town centre works to be launched
- Happy soul day at Ham
- Towpath upgraded to benefit residents
- Live it up this summer
- Young people make it to the silver screen
- Local Artists open their doors
- Small art makes big impression
- Bike Fest comes to Borough
- Richmond upon Thames students in Olympic Torch Fever
- Roll up for The Mayor’s Jubilee Quiz Night
- Sky Ride Local starts in Richmond upon Thames
- Redwood and Oakland are the cats whiskers!
- Civic Pride rules in Richmond upon Thames
- Street Champions inspire Low Carbon Zone success
- Richmond Council underpins support to town centres
- Council Tax benefit reform poses challenge for Council
- Twickenham Riverside to be opened by Royal approval
- Best practice for Tenants’ Housing Champion
- Make a noise in your local library
- Volunteering Richmond launches locally
- Hundreds of Diamond Jubilee street parties in Richmond upon Thames
- Entrepreneurs set for The Richmond’s Den semi-final
Release Date: 28/06/2012
Youngsters get new youth zone
Due to popular demand from young residents, Richmond Council will be running a new youth zone every Thursday at Whitton Community Centre. Young residents aged 11-16 will now have a safe place to hang out, spend time with friends and do their homework. On offer will be plenty of positive activities including smoothie making sessions, table tennis tournaments, advice and support. A dedicated team of youth workers will also be on hand to support young people aged 11 – 19yrs with anything they have on their mind or further opportunities to become involved in.
Cllr Christine Percival, Strategic Cabinet Member for Education, Youth and Children's Services, said:
“This will be a new, temporary place for young people in Whitton while longer-term solutions are being pursued. The youth zone will provide a place for young people to meet friends, have fun and get involved in many different activities. It’s an important service to the local community ensuring that our youths have something to do and somewhere to go after school finishes.”
The new youth zone will open on 5 July 2012 at Whitton Community Centre. Session will then be run on a weekly basis between 2:45pm – 4:45pm.
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