YOUTH PROJECT

For years Govan young people have congregated in a local park and other areas close to the Trust's premises and there they participate in drug and alcohol abuse, which often leads to anti-social behaviour. Gangs have also emerged and tensions within Govan's youth are increasingly becoming apparent. It is in this context that Preshal's youth project was established in April 2008.The Trust had long aspired to provide some form of diversionary activity and this became possible with additional financial help, especially from Ebenezer Evangelical Church, Motherwell

CURRENT PROGRAMME

Youth Drop In - Tuesday 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Music Club: - Tuesday 4.30pm – 6.00pm

Junior Drop in - Wednesday 6.30pm – 8.00pm

School Work: - We are delighted that Ian Dock, our Youth Development Worker has been invited onto the Govan High Chaplaincy team. He is greatly looking forward to being part of this team

SUMMER PLANS

Scaladale residential week on the 16th July – 21st July 2011. This year we will be doing intergenerational work as there will be 5 young people and 5 adults participating in all the outdoor activities.

In partnership with AFYD (Angling for Youth Development), Preshal has organised fishing trips during the summer holidays. The young people targeted are ages 11 – 18yrs. Each trip will consist of an element of training from AFYD’s Coaches personal Training programme, which includes Health & Water Safety, Rod & reel Assembly, Knots, Mechanics of Casting, Bait & Lure, Angling Techniques, Environmental Awareness, Wildlife Awareness, Striking a Fish, Hooking Fish and Playing a Fish. Once the training has been complete the young people will be awarded a certificate.