More activities for young people this autumn

Climbing walls, DJing, rapping, football, gymnastics, dance, discos, martial arts and photograghy are just some of the activities on offer to young people across Knowsley over the coming weeks.

Over a hundred activities have been organised to help steer the energy and talent of young people into positive activities, providing structured occupation and personal development opportunities, and building team working skills and a sense of achievement.

The range of activities have been designed to meet local needs, based on the views of young people themselves.

Councillor Jackie Harris, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Social Inclusion, said “Providing young people with access to organised activities will help them channel their energies into constructive activities, which is fundamental to reducing youth crime and creating safer communities. The range of activities on offer will provide young people with a worthwhile alternative to wandering the streets, help them develop interests and build self respect. Most of the activities are completely free of charge and given the broad range of activities on offer to cater for all interests, this really is an opportunity not to be missed.”

The activities are being provided by a range of partners, many of which are being offered free of charge thanks to funding from Knowsley Council, Knowsley Housing Trust and the Knowsley Youth Offer.

For a full list of activities on offer click below or call 151 443 5623.