Judith SpenceSecretary

Barrow Youth Action Group

Was started as a result of the Parish Plan done in 2005. Population approx 5000, 167 youth questionnaires completed, mostly 13 – 16 year olds.

Barrow Youth Action GroupWas started as a result of the Parish Plan

done in 2005

First meeting (March 2006) there were 20+ people, now 8-10 attend monthly meetings. Sometimes joined by police, PCSO, detached youth workers, etc.

Barrow Youth Action GroupWas started as a result of the Parish Plan

done in 20058-10 adults attend monthly meetingsRemit to investigate re-opening a youth

club in Barrow, put on events for young people,

continue consulting with young people of the village and agencies.

Barrow Youth Action GroupRural Community

Council provided lots of help, advice and encouragement especially regarding policies e.g. Child Protection

Parish Council LCC Youth ServicePoliceLocal businesses

offered to be umbrella body: FinancesCRB’sKudosSupport & advice

Barrow Youth Action GroupFunding – 2 successful funding applicationsOne for ongoing work & events.One for youth shelter (LNF)

Barrow Youth Action Group

young people made many requests for events, including:

disco’s

film evenings

sports events

Barrow Youth Action Group

In fact:

disco’s popular with under 14’s only and were split into under 12’s and over 12’s

film evenings badly attended

sports events very popular

Barrow Youth Action GroupWe Introduced

craft events – beading, mask making, biscuit decorating, T-shirt painting, tile decorating, badge making, glass painting, encaustic art, Christmas crafts

outdoor events –dog training, pavement art, BBQ, climbing

tower, face painting,

canoeing, steam train trip

Barrow Youth Action Group

Generally we don’t charge for the outdoor events (except BBQ). All expenses are covered by funding. Opportunity for lots of people to join in.

We do charge a nominal fee for indoor events as spaces are limited, we may need to buy materials, sometimes pay for teachers, and people are then committed.

Consent forms (including for photo’s) for all activities.

Barrow Youth Action Group

Advertising is done locally –posters in local businesses (about 20)flyers to scouts, brownies, sports clubs etc,Barrow Voice, What’s On,and sometimes in the free newspapers

Tickets with consent form on back are sold at the local High Street news agent.

Barrow Youth Action GroupIn conjunction with

Tall Ships Trust – we organised for 2 young people to go on voyages

Detached Youth Workers – 6 of them did some community work and then went on a scuba “try dive”.

Also helped sponsor other events for the Youth Group.

Barrow Youth Action Group

Has BYAG made a difference in the village?

We believe so -Inter-generational CommunicationSense of belonging to the communityHaving fun using village facilities(the committee members too!)