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Press Release - Minehead EYE |
Minhead youth on a roll with £3.2M for centre and skateparkYoung people in Minehead will soon have a place to call their own following a government pledge of more than £3.2 million for a world-class youth centre and skatepark in the town. The new facility will be aimed at 13-19 year olds and will feature a café, shop and computer area with a viewing gallery that overlooks a 550m², two-storey skate and BMX park. It will also boast a recording studio and DJ booth, a multi-media suite with rehearsal space and an exhibition area with an art-graffiti wall. The Minehead facility will enable young people to take part in a wide range of activities such as skate school and skating competitions, music and DJ training, battle of the band events and console competitions. Skills and training activities will also be offered by local organisations including Active Exmoor, as well as local artists and musicians. CLOWNS (Creating Learning Opportunities in Western Somerset), one of the project’s partner organisations, will be based on the ground floor alongside a number of support services such as youth workers from Somerset County Council and the local PCT who will be on hand to offer young people advice and guidance. Other partners in the project are Somerset County Council and West Somerset Council. Naomi Griffith, Director of Minehead EYE, said: “We are absolutely thrilled that we have been successful in our bid. Many, many people have worked for years on Minehead EYE and it is amazing that we will now see this dream become a reality. There is a lot of work ahead of us but we are ready and raring to get started so we can finally deliver this project which is vital for the young people of West Somerset.” Total Award: £3,205,856 |
