Youth Club initiative for Brannockstown

A new Youth Club is being set up in Brannockstown, located in the community hall behind the Baptist Church, writes Brian Byrne.

An inaugural meeting kicks off on the evening of 5 December and will offer a number of activities for young people between 12-15. Fun and food are the order of the evening.

The time is 7.30-9pm and all local young people in the age range are welcome.

The Diary understands that the organisers will evaluate the level of interest and feedback and then decide on continuing it from January.

"We really want the teenagers themselves to decide what they'd like in a club, and take ownership of it," says David Sandall, one of those behind the idea. He said an organiser from a existing No Name Club has offered advice.

The community hall building comprises former Portacabin school buildings donated to the community by Brannoxtown NS when the new school building was completed. A number of regular activities take place there, including a Parent & Toddler Group, and the Youth Club is the latest suggestion to help make the most use of the facility.