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Press Release - The Salmon Youth Centre Phase 2 |
Multi-million myplace takes off for South London youthNew state of the art youth facilities in Sutton and Bermondsey are all set for take off after success in their bids for millions of pounds worth of funding from myplace, a Government scheme run by the Big Lottery Fund. The Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey has been awarded cash for a one-year project to build an extension to the pre-existing youth facility, which will cost £1,118,679. Phase one, built with a combined investment of £8.8m, was completed in September 2007 and houses a high quality four court sports hall, climbing wall, theatre, dance studio, music suite, seminar and conference room, internet and social area, volunteers area, staff offices and a rooftop terrace. The new money will fund facilities including a training kitchen, ICT suite, counselling room, fitness studio, bicycle workshop, drop-in corner shop for providing support and advice services, and a Learning Centre to develop business skills among young people. The centre will be open between 9.00am and 10.00pm on weekdays, and approximately 1.00pm and 8.00pm on weekends. David Mellis, Senior Development Manager at the Salmon Youth Centre, said: “The myplace grant will enable us to complete our centre. It will have nearly every facility that young people in the area have asked for; sports, arts, training, enterprise, all under one roof. “Young people need inspiring places to go to with a community that supports them to realise their dreams. The new Salmon Youth Centre will give additional paths to success for young people in this deprived area, especially those who struggle in the school system.” Total Award: £1,162,679 |
