The Friday Night Project was started by Steve Hunt and Mo Shearing in October 2008 to cater for young people (16 to 21 year olds) in our community who are too old for the Youth Centre and were looking for a drop in centre to suit their needs. 

A presentation was made to East Dorset Community Partnership and the funding secured was used to pay for a qualifying Youth Leader and the hire of the Youth Club.  The project was commenced in Oct 2008 and was well received by the young people of West Moors and the community . 

Police surveys which covered this period of time have showed that anti social behaviour has reduced and consequently telephone calls to the Police relating to acts of vandalism have also reduced substantially reduced.

The views from the young people were  that the project was a success, they could meet with their friends in a relaxed and safe environment, playing pool, table tennis, listening to music and engaging in conversation/discussions on issues and concerns they were facing. 

A number of CV's were completed, as some of the young people were applying for full or part time employment.  This is ongoing support for young people.

During this period the relationship with the Police improved and Football matches were arranged between the Police and the young people.  Some of the young people now play in the men's Football tem organised by  St Mary's Church. 

Further funding has been secured by Steve Hunt for the Friday Night Project to continue  the project from Oct 2009 through to April 2010.  It will run on the same basis i.e. a drop in centre for the young people of the community.  In the period of Oct 2010 to April 2012 the project will not run as there are no young people of the age group to participate. 

The project is such that it can be revitalised if the need of the young people is there

If you would like to be part of this project and work with young people, passing on your skills and mentoring then please contact Steve Hunt  on 01202 892172 or e mail hunt.steven2@sky.com