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HISTORIC EBRINGTON SQUARE TO HOUSE ACTION FOR CHILDREN CENTRE IN DERRY/LONDONDERRY. WORK IS UNDERWAY ON A HISTORIC building at Ebrington Square to transform it into a new Centre for children, young people and families in the City.
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Building 83 is being refurbished in a joint endeavour between Action for Children and Ebrington Leisure Holdings. The new Action for Children Centre, in this unique location, will allow the charity to meet the needs of over 600 children, young people and families locally.
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Action for Children’s Waterside Sure Start Co-ordinator Patricia Shiels, said: “This is a great
The Action for Children Centre will house the following services delivered by a team of 40 staff:
location right in the centre of the city and with a newly refurbished facility, we hope it will really meet the needs of local families and young people. “With fantastic outdoor space, we will be able to provide creative outdoor play for the children and we’re setting up a green zone for parents who can work on an allotment and learn some gardening skills. For teenagers, we will deliver our groundbreaking Blues Programme which tackles early signs of anxiety and depression.” It’s hoped work on the site will be completed in the next few months and the new Action for Children Centre will be up and running by June 2020.
Opening June 2020, New Action for Children Centre at Ebrington Square. The new Action for Children Centre will house the following services: • • • • •
Waterside Sure Start Clooney Family Centre Waterside Family Support Hub Western Early Intervention Support Service The Blues Programme
Safe and happy childhood Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.
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