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Teen shelter reflects our vision's priority
(December 03, 2009)ONE of VISIONFORWARMINSTER'S main proposal - a teen shelter - has moved a step closer to reality this week.
'A
slightly older age group and also some who may not wish to visit the
activity centres just seem to want somewhere where they can hang out
away from adults,' wrote Steve Dancey and Paul Macdonald last year.
'They intimidate many - especially the young children who should really be sitting on the swings.
'If
they want somewhere to hang out why not ask them where, and if a
suitable place is found, why not erect teen shelters just for them to
do their own thing?' the co-authors of visionforwarminster.co.uk
concluded.
"I was pleased to hear that the Friends of Warminster Park have
now received a grant for £3,000 for a new teen shelter from the area
board of Wiltshire Council," said Paul Macdonald.
"I am currently working with a local councillor on the future
provision of amenities for the young at another place where they hang
out and this is encouraging news."
Paul is still arguing at every opportunity for more facilities for
young people including using the land at Furnax Lane for a major
project.
"The best teen shelter of all for them to go to would be our idea
to take over the redundant wine bar in the town hall and run it as an
alcohol free 'place to hang out'," added Paul.
The area board meeting also gave grants worth £8,000 to other groups.
“We also gave out some more grants to worthwhile causes," said Cllr. Andrew Davis afterwards.
"This is always an exciting opportunity to spend money on local projects which support the community.”
Another opportunity for local worthy causes to get their hands on
this small grants must see applications completed in time for the
January meeting.