Find local groups that promote activities and social events for young people.
Groups in alphabetical order:Ablaze Youth GroupCONTACT NAME: Lorraine May - Voluntary Youth Leader
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: A youth group for ages 12 and up (we also often involve younger children in our shows)
TELEPHONE: 01772 564606 or 07944 434930
ADDRESS: 25 Farrington Crescent, Preston, PR1 5TY
EMAIL:
ablazeyouthgroup@hotmail.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.myspace.com/ablazeyouthgroupukOTHER INFORMATION: We meet weekly and do singing, dancing and put on shows for the community to enjoy.
We always try to provide low cost events so that families who don't often get the chance to go out, can do so.
We meet at: St Teresa's Parish centre, Church Avenue, Fishwick, Preston. PR1 4UD
1st Adlington RainbowsCONTACT NAME: Mrs Christine Tootell Guider in Charge
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To help children from 5 to 7 years be kind, helpful, thoughtful and generous and to play and work together in harmony.
TELEPHONE: 01257 481870
ADDRESS: 3 Coniston Avenue, Adlington, Chorley, PR6 9QH
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
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Chorley Adventure Youth ClubCONTACT NAME: Mr Paul Glucklich Club leader
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To promote a wide range of outdoor activities and social events for young people.
TELEPHONE: 01257 416850
ADDRESS: 16 Birch Road, Chorley, PR6 0JG
EMAIL:
chorley.adventure@btconnect.com;
cayc@btconnect.comWEBSITE:
http://www.communigate.co.uk/lancs/chorleyadventureyouthclubOTHER INFORMATION:
Chorley Play PartnershipCONTACT NAME: Tom watson Chairperson
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Working in partnership to promote and increase quality play opportunities for children and young people across the Borough of Chorley
TELEPHONE: 01257 411677
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
chorleyplay@tiscali.co.ukWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Chorley Borough CouncilCONTACT NAME: Liz Morey Development Worker
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01257 515812
ADDRESS: Chorley Borough Council, Leisure and Cultural Services, Gillibrand Street, Chorley, PR7 2EL
EMAIL:
liz.morley@chorley.gov.ukWEBSITE:
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Flic Flac Gymnastics ClubCONTACT NAME: Fiona Begbie Head Coach
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Gymnastics for childen of all abilities aged 3 years upwards
TELEPHONE: 01257 451244
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
fionaflic-flac@freeserve.co.ukWEBSITE:
http://www.clik.to/flicflacOTHER INFORMATION:
Gillies Mar-Jan Stage schoolCONTACT NAME: Mrs Gillian Pilkington Principal
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To teach children and adults to dance through examination work and also by performing on stage. Ballet, tap and modern.
TELEPHONE: 01257 481388 or 07768772048
ADDRESS: 11 The Asshawes, Heath Charnock, Chorley, PR6 9JN
EMAIL:
gilliesmar-jan@talk21.comWEBSITE:
http://www.gilliesmar-jan.comOTHER INFORMATION:
Girlguiding Lancashire BorderDESCRIPTION / AIMS = To enable girls to mature into confident young
women willing to contribute to the community and wider world
CONTACT NAME: Angela Neat
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 01204 665354
ADDRESS:
EMAIL: for contact information please see current contact details on the contacts page of our website as they change from time to time
WEBSITE:
www.girlguidinglancsborder.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION = various rainbow, brownie, guide and senior section
groups meet throughout the Bolton and South Lancashire area.
Girlguiding (North west England)CONTACT NAME: Mrs A White Region Administrator
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To enable girls to mature into confident young women willing to contribute to the community and wider world
TELEPHONE: 01772 823331
ADDRESS: 1 Ribblesdale Place, Preston, PR1 3NA
EMAIL:
northwesthq@girlguiding.org.ukWEBSITE:
http://www.girlguiding.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Girlguiding Division Commissioner (Preston South East)CONTACT NAME: Mrs N Lloyd Division Commissioner
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01257 276063
ADDRESS: 16 The Croft, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6LH
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
http://www.girlguiding.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Goosnargh Youth ClubCONTACT NAME: Ms Fiona Attwater
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: The Club encourages young people to look at their position within their community and develop the skills, confidence and ability that will enable them to face the challenge of making a positive contribution within an ever changing society
TELEPHONE: 01772 531806
ADDRESS: Youth and Community Office, Lower Ground Floor, Eastcliffe, Preston, PR1 3PR
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
http://www.lancsycs.org/prestonOTHER INFORMATION:
Kriss Cross Youth ClubCONTACT NAME: Mrs Chris Wood Secretary and Youth Leader
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: All Saints Church, New Longton, Preston
EMAIL:
cm.wood@tiscali.co.ukWEBSITE:
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Lancashire Youth AssociationCONTACT NAME: Mr Graham Whalley Chief Officer
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Our vision is of a fair and open society which encourages, and is supported by, voluntary action, which offers personal and social development for young people
TELEPHONE: 01772 556127
ADDRESS: 10 Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8JB
EMAIL:
mail@lya.org.ukWEBSITE:
http://www.lya.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Parbold ScoutsCONTACT NAME: Graham Downhill Scout leader
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01257 464809
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
graham.downhill@lineone.netWEBSITE:
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Players Drama SchoolCONTACT NAME: Debbie Carter
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: The Players Drama School was founded in 1994 by Debbie Carter, to teach children acting, dancing and singing and the confidence to express themselves both on and off stage.
TELEPHONE: 01772 697100
ADDRESS: Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston, PR1
EMAIL:
pdsschool@aol.comWEBSITE:
www.prestonplayhouse.comOTHER INFORMATION: The workshops are run on Saturdays and Wednesdays according to age group. Saturday groups are: group C for years three and four, group B for years five and six, and group A for years seven and eight. Wednesday evening workshops, 6.15 to 9.30 are for school years nine to 11. Each workshop is 3 hours long and the children spend each hour learning a different skill: acting, singing and dancing.
Preston Sea Cadet CorpsCONTACT NAME: Lt.Cdr (SCC) Gail Speariett RNR
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Preston Sea Cadets aims to help young people towards responsible adulthood based on the history and traditions of the Royal Navy.
TELEPHONE: 01772 883882
ADDRESS: Preston Sea Cadet Corps, TS Galloway, Strand Rd, Preston PR1 8DT
EMAIL: co_preston@btinternet.com
WEBSITES:
http://units.sea-cadets.org/prestonOTHER INFORMATION: Preston Sea Cadets is made up of three sections:
- Junior Cadets aged 10 -12, meet on Monday 1920 - 2120
- Sea Cadets aged 12 - 18, meet Tuesday & Thursday 1925 - 2140
- Marine Cadets aged 13 -18, meet Tuesday & Thursday 1925 - 2140
Preston YMCACONTACT NAME: Mr S Heath Manager
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Youth and Community Centre
TELEPHONE: 01772 794103
ADDRESS: YMCA Community Project, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YE
EMAIL:
sheath@fyldecoastymca.orgWEBSITE:
http://www.prestonymca.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Waddecar Scout GroupCONTACT NAME: Keith Fenton
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 0199561336
ADDRESS: Wood Top, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2ER
EMAIL:
waddecar@westlancashirescouts.org.uk;
pete@westlancashirescouts.org.ukWEBSITE:
http://www.westlancashirescouts.org.uk/camps/OTHER INFORMATION:
Youth in ActionCONTACT NAME:Yasin Bux
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:To empower young people enabling them to maximise their capabilities and quality of life and active engagement in society. Encouraging youth to take initiatives that lead to positive lifestyle choices.
TELEPHONE: 07745618111
ADDRESS: 40 Ruskin Street, Frenchwood, Preston
EMAIL:
youthinaction2007@hotmail.co.ukWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: Youth in Action is a voluntary group, headed by youth from within the community, for the community in Preston - covering the Frenchwood and Avenham areas.
Send in your group information and we will add it to the list:
- Call 01771 838104
- Fax 01772 880173
- Email community@lep.co.uk
- Or write to: Community Reporter, Lancashire Evening Post Ltd, Oliver's Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9ZA
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