Life in Salford 34 • August 2021 20
Investing in young people From help in finding jobs and training to having fun and keeping fit – we’re investing in children and young people in Salford.
The Den is Open! There’s table football, air hockey, places to sit and chill and even an indoor sports court. A former supermarket unit at The Ellesmere Shopping Centre , Bolton Road, Walkden has been transformed into a new youth centre called The Den alongside a new boxing gym run by Maverick Stars and local boxer Jamie Moore. “It’s a fantastic facility for young people to meet up, make new friends and learn new skills as we will be putting on courses and workshops,” said Councillor Jim Cammell, lead member for children’s and young people’s services. “Jamie and Maverick Stars are offering use of the gym space when there’s no boxing on so we can put on dance or fitness sessions there. The council’s youth service and Salford Community Leisure used to run sessions from a local church hall so to upgrade to a new centre is fabulous.” Email youth.services@salford.gov.uk for more information.
On your bikes Salford’s £250,000 brand-new community bike park is open Young people in Little Hulton and Walkden put the idea top of their wish list for local investment and now their dream has come true. The 200 metre long track in Peel Park was designed by the company behind the 2019 UCI Pump Track World Championships. It can be used by bikes, roller skates and skateboards and is suitable for beginners through to experienced riders. Salford City Council’s investment in the track was boosted by Places to Ride (Sport England), Little Hulton Big Local and the London Marathon Trust and sport inclusion charity Access Sport. See how Access to Sport successfully used Crowdfund Salford issuu.com/salfordcouncil/ docs/life_in_salford_33/s/13019085 Access Sport is running a community bike club, offering specialist coaching and extra support for disabled young people and working with local schools and groups to encourage cycling. For more information please contact mike.power@accesssport.co.uk
