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The summer holidays can often drag, but a new youth project based in
Hindley promises to banish the boredom and provide a fun time for all.
The Hindley Youth Project, coordinated by Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust, has a jam packed calendar of activities for young people aged
from 11 to 21. Whether it is archery in Raynor Park, mountain biking at
Borsdane Wood or DJ’ing at the sports centre, Hindley will be an
activity hotspot during August.
The Trust along with representatives from St John’s Methodist Church,
Hindley Residents Association and Youth Services consulted over one
hundred young people from the Hindley area to discuss their leisure
needs. It was then up to local lads and lasses to choose their three
favourite activities to be included in the summer timetable; and the
Trust has listened.
John Hesketh, Community Regeneration Manager for Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust said: “We were concerned about the amount of anti-social
behaviour in the Hindley area and meetings of the Township Community
Safety Group highlighted the limited range of recreational opportunities
in the area. Our aim is to channel the energy of young people into
activities that are not only fun but will provide them with new skills.”
With the summer heatwave fast approaching, the Hindley Youth Project’s
many water based activities will be a welcome relief. Events include
wind and wave sailing at Scotsmans Flash and canoe and water safety
training at Dover Lock. All the watery fun kicks off at Scotsmans Flash
on Saturday 28th July with a free festival of water activities and
barbeque.
Sports fanatics can book a place on Multi-Sports Summer Camps being held
at Hindley Leisure Centre. Younger children who prefer a quieter life
can enjoy Hindley Library’s free summer reading scheme.
John Hesketh said: “We believe that this project will have a positive
impact on the Hindley community. There is definitely something for
everyone and the great thing about these activities is that they
encourage young people to get active and appreciate how valuable their
local surroundings are.”
For a full timetable of events or for further details contact John Hill
on 01942 486926.
Calendar of Activities
Archery at Raynor Park
Wednesday 25th July, 8th August, 22nd August 10.30am – 12.30pm Free
For ages 11 – 16 years
For further information telephone John Hill on 01942 486926
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DJ’ing and MC’ing Sessions at Hindley Sports Centre Bar
Thursday 26th July, 2nd August, 9th August, 16th August 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Free
For ages 11 – 16 years
For further information telephone John Hill on 01942 486926
Water Festival at Scotsmans Flash
Saturday 28th July
Free Canoeing, Kayaking, Dragonboating, Windsurfing, Sailing and BBQ.
For young people ages 11 – 21 years
For further information telephone Outdoor Education Team on 01942 769812
Canalside Activities
Canoeing and water safety training
Wednesday 1st August 1.00pm – 3.00pm Dover Lock
Thursday 2nd August 1.00pm – 3.00pm Dover Lock
Thursday 9th August 1.00pm – 3.00pm Ince
Friday 10th August 1.00pm – 3.00pm Ince
Friday 17th August 1.00pm – 3.00pm Dover Lock
Monday 20th August 1.00pm – 3.00pm Dover Lock
Tuesday 28th August 1.00pm – 3.00pm Ince
Wednesday 29th August 1.00pm – 3.00pm Ince
For young people aged 11 – 21 years
For further information telephone Outdoor Education Team on 01942 769812
Mountain Biking at Borsdane Wood
Wednesday 1st August 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Wednesday 15th August 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Wednesday 22nd August 1.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 11 – 16 years Free
For further information telephone John Hill on 01942 486929
Regular Activities
Everyday
Free Summer Reading Scheme at Hindley Library for ages up to 11.
For further information telephone 01942 255287
Every Weekday
Multi-Sport Summer Camps at Hindley Leisure Centre for children aged 8 –
14 years
10.00am – 3.30pm
£4 per day, £17 per week, £50 for all summer if booked in advance
For further information telephone 01942 776437
Tuesdays
Wind and Wave Sailing at Scotsmans Flash for all young people aged 12 –
19 years
6.15pm – 8.30pm £3
For further information telephone Outdoor Education Team on 01942 769812
Thursdays
Canoe Group 6.30pm – 8.30pm £3
For further information telephone Outdoor Education Team on 01942 769812
Fridays
Youth Only Zone at Hindley Leisure Centre for ages 9 – 19 years 7.00pm –
9.00pm
For further information telephone 01942 776437
Saturdays
Canoe Group 1.00pm – 3.00pm £3
For further information telephone Outdoor Education Team on 01942 769812
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this News Release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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