Young people access FREE fun and fitness with Youth Takeover

A successful programme offering free weekly fitness activities for young people at the Wallace Centre is now running every Friday.

The Youth Takeover expansion follows a successful launch event on Friday 25 April – which 70 young people attended.

Delivered in partnership with 10 Count Boxing and Stoke City Community Trust, the sessions engage young people in Stoke-on-Trent to be more active, whilst having fun with people their own age.

There is a mix of activities lined up each week for those age 11-16 (some activities will be opened up to younger participants). These include dance, circuits, football, table tennis and boxing.

The event will also explore exciting food and enrichment workshops throughout the coming weeks, which will provide further opportunities for young people to have fun and learn new things.

Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “The Youth Takeover event in April was a resounding success and I am so pleased that as a result of this, it will become a weekly session for our young people to enjoy.

“Regular exercise and physical activity play an important part in our overall health and wellbeing. This is a great opportunity for young people to interact and socialise with others in their community, while enjoying the range of activities available.

“It’s fantastic to see local organisations coming together to make this happen.”

Youth Takeover is held at The Wallace Centre every Friday between 4pm – 6:30pm.

For more information, email wallace.centre@stoke.gov.uk or call 01782 233555.