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Bierley

Making new links.

One of our more recent innovations has been taking e:merge's brand of youth work to nearby Bierley - an area that has traditionally had little or nothing dedicated to the needs of young people.

Using the "Youth Bus" and open play sports sessions, two evenings per week we attract up 70 young people. Refreshments, games and sport sessions ensure that everyone has a great time.

Working with other partners including Step2, Bierley Community Centre, Bradford Youth Service, One In a Million and the local churches we aim to provide even more positive activities for this community in the months to come.

In 2010 the youth bus averaged 47 young people per evening aged 11-18 engaging with the project.

Bierley is turning a corner, at last there is things to do for the kids. I was going to leave the area but we have now decided to stay.

Local Bierley resident