“Quality means doing it right when no-one is looking” – Henry Ford
Pallion Action Group
Pallion Action Group (PAG) is a community resource centre based in the heart of Pallion. They offer a wide range of educational, social and recreational activities for all ages.
PAG have been involved in various youthwork activities, such as Dance Coaching Project, Gardening Project, Saturday Fever, Parenting Club and Great Aspirations Project.
Watch the podcasts to find out more about these projects from Karen Wood, Community Development Worker at PAG.
Young people from NERS (North of England Refugee Service) in partnership with Tyne and Wear Museums produced a "Stories of the World" video.
It tells about the ethnographic store beneath the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens and the collection of souvenirs that provide a unique way to see the world.
Project Manager Ram tells about various activities undertaken by the Young Asian Voices, such as, Sunderland Interact Club, Cricket Team Integration and Partnership Work and Cultural Awareness.
A690 Youth Initiative
Mini motors
A690 Youth Initiative has launched a new weekly mini motors programme providing young people with an opportunity to ride their own or project’s vehicles in a safe environment instead of driving dangerously on the streets. As part of the programme, young people can try out their biking skills and learn about motorbike safety.
The sessions take place in the grounds of Sandhill View School, every Thursday evening, between 6pm and 9pm. Six to 16 year olds learn how to ride, race and repair the bikes and most importantly – how to use them safely. The mini motors programme provides safety equipment, qualified marshals, youth workers, mechanics and first aiders at each event. This is the only initiative of this kind in the area and it is free for young people to take part in.
Watch this podcast to find out more and see pictures.
A690 has gone to the dogs
A690 Youth Initiative is running a club where young people can learn about hunting using lurchers, ferrets and other animals. Young people are taught how to look after the animals, groom them and keep them healthy. They also learn about the crafts and rules used at the country side, about building and using nets, bobbins and other hunting equipment.
A690 is also planning to organise dog shows that young people and their pets could get involved in. This youth group is open to 14 – 18 year olds. They don’t have to own an animal to take part. This is a great opportunity for young people to learn about taking responsibility, caring and looking after animals as well as find out about the country side and hunting.
Watch this podcast to find out more and see pictures.
