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Volunteers awarded for their contribution to their communities.

A prize of £1000 was awarded to Joseph Banks as North Yorkshire Youth celebrated the achievements of some of their volunteers at 2 different award ceremonies in the same week.

Joseph Banks age 13 won the £1000 prize which will be given to a charity or community group of his choice. Joseph was awarded Young Volunteer of the Year at the North Yorkshire County Council Volunteer Awards, which were held on October 29th.   Joseph was a key contributor in the setting up the youth club at Huttons Ambo in Ryedale which he attends regularly.  Lilly Allenby Youth Development Worker for Ryedale nominated Joseph.  Lilly said ‘Joseph did an amazing job and consulted with young people in the area and presented his findings to the Village Hall committee’. Joseph has since gone on to raise funds for the village defibrillator.

David Sharp, chief executive said: “These young volunteers have set an enviable standard of commitment, are an example to others and fully deserve the recognition that these awards bring.”

Responsible for safeguarding, membership and the weekly programme at Boroughbridge Youth Club, which she played an integral part in setting up, Lisa Bentham won the Harrogate Volunteering Oscars held on 28th October.

Also a volunteer buddy as part of North Yorkshire Youth’s buddy network Lisa has already supported one young person and now is supporting her second.  Youth Development Workers Lenny (R) Lennon and Vicki Lever who nominated Lisa said that ‘Lisa is a hard working young person who gives a lot of her personal time to benefit other young people in and around her own community – this is on top of working full time as a business support administrator for NYCC Prevention Service and studying for a youth work degree through distance learning’.

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‘Impossible’ Winter Challenge at Carlton Lodge

'Impossible Winter Challenge at Carlton Lodge

 ‘Impossible’ Winter Challenge at Carlton Lodge

‘Impossible ‘ Winter Challenge and 2016 programme of activities announced with prices held.
North Yorkshire Youth, (NYY) based at Carlton Lodge Activity Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire has announced its programme for schools, scout groups, youth clubs, corporate packages and at weekends and school holidays for families.
There are Activity Days and Adventure Skills in the May half term and during the Summer school holidays for 2016 when prices have been held at £150 per week. At weekends a two-day/one night option is available from £99.
The centre provides activities throughout the year for all types of organisations that boost self-confidence and team working skills by focusing on communication, planning and creative thinking. Schools, scout groups and youth centres find the activities to be invaluable. A new initiative that helps people to achieve things that seem impossible, The Winter Challenge such as a Winter Survival programme ideal for older teenage groups from colleges and universities or for corporate groups.
“2016 promises to be a big year for activity groups here at Carlton Lodge. The success of our school holiday programme last year has provided the momentum for further services this year and the addition of the Winter Challenge will create a further exciting option for the seriously active”. comments Mark Faulkner, centre manager
Taking part in the Winter Challenge can be arranged by contacting Mark Faulkner, centre manager who is organising the challenge in February.
“We have a very successful core service that is delivering high quality activities for young people but as with any business or organisation, we need to keep developing new ideas and options and the new ‘Winter Challenge’ will be our own next big challenge,” added David Sharp chief executive.