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What At Night For Day!

Issue 101

Durham Area Youth was stablished as a CIO in September 2017. They provide youth provision to young people aged between 6 -18 years old in the villages of West Rainton, Pittington, Sherburn Village, Sherburn Hill, Great Lumley and Bournmoor.

Their core aims are to:

Provide a young people led service, adapting and changing to their interests.

Provide a fun, engaging & safe environment for young people to develop confidence,resilience and social skills.

Offer a range of activities and support allowing young people to develop skills and progress in life.

Promote community participation.

On 21st March they held their second DAY Youth Awards, created by the young people. The award evening main aim was to recognise and celebrate the fantastic achievements of young people, volunteers and staff across Durham Area Youth.

With awards for young champion, personal achievement, volunteers, partnerships and social action the night was filled with amazing stories and lots of emotion.

Emily Burns, CEO, Durham Area Youth commented: “Our awards are great for our young people as it gives them something to look forward to. Durham Area Youth couldn’t exist without all the partners we work with, they are really vital to help to drive us forward, its great to give them recognition too. Durham Area Youth is growing year on year, there is a real need for the services we are providing. Through collaboration we hope to support more young people across the next year and beyond. A huge thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who helped to make the awards such an incredible night.”

To find out more about Durham Area Youth visit:

www.durhamareayouth.org.uk

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