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State-of-the-art Warrington Youth Zone opens its doors

A new youth zone in Warrington town centre, which will bring a range of activities to young people has opened its doors.

The youth zone opened its doors to the young people of Warrington.

The youth zone opened its doors with a grand opening ceremony.

As one of the Founder Patrons of Warrington Youth Zone, Sellafield Ltd is delighted to see the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in the centre of Warrington.

The facility provides young people across the town with a safe and inspiring place to spend leisure time away from the pressures of home and school.

Pauline Deans, Sellafield Ltd’s community liaison officer said:

The youth zone is an amazing facility, providing young people with a place to enjoy a range of activities while also being given much needed support.

We are delighted to be a supporter as part of our Social impact, multiplied (SiX) programme and look forward to seeing the outcomes it will achieve in years to come.

The climbing wall is one of many activities on offer at the new facility.

The climbing wall is one of many activities on offer at the new facility.

The youth zone will ensure that every young person in Warrington, regardless of their circumstance or background, can access first-rate facilities alongside expert mentoring and employability programmes; levelling the playing field and tackling specific issues that might otherwise hold back our young people.

Pauline added:

With help from local partners like ourselves, the building will transform the lives of young people in the area with the aim of making them happier, healthier and better equipped with the skills they need to forge their own positive futures.

Warrington Youth Zone CEO, Dave McNicholl said:

I’m extremely grateful to our partners, including Sellafield Ltd. This facility will transform and enhance the lives of thousands of young people in Warrington.

Our incredible universal offer will provide so many opportunities alongside a network of support, that young people need now more than ever.

Published 4 July 2022