East Preston has gained a Youth Club thanks to a partnership between the Youth Club Management Committee, East Preston Parish Council and ‘ACCelerate’ the children’s and youth work of Arun Community Church. The former Youth Centre in Lashmar Road East Preston has now re-opened on Friday evenings, giving young people access to a weekly programme including activities such as movie nights, crafts, co
oking and sports for just 50p a session. The Centre is owned by West Sussex County Council and leased to Rascals Childcare who have primary use of the building.
“We’re very excited about the centre opening again,” said youth worker Ben Young for ACCelerate, “it gives East Preston young people a space of their own and a chance to get involved with something on their doorstep”. The youth club will be open to young people aged (11-14 year olds), and sessions will be from 7-9pm on Fridays during term-time with additional outings during school holidays. Entry is FREE for the first time, 50p for ACCelerate Members, and £1 for non-members. Young people can simply turn up. Arun Community Church, which started in Rustington over 40 years ago, has a strong history of running popular activities for children and young people, including youth clubs in Littlehampton and Rustington, Holiday Playschemes and the Play Centre Pre School and Nursery. It also owns and operates The Wickbourne Centre in Clun Road, Littlehampton. For more details on the Youth Centre opening, contact ACCelerate on 01903 782744.”
