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Published:
April 14, 2009
Burnham-On-Sea
youth cafe appeals for more volunteers
Burnham-On-Sea's
recently-opened youth cafe has this week appealed for more volunteers
to come forward to help run the facility.
More
adults are needed to help organise the Burnham Area Youth Centre's
cafe in Cassis Close, which has become a great success since its
launch.
 The
cafe opened its doors for the first time in March
and as well as refreshments, it provides free Internet access,
games consoles, a pool table and other entertainment.
Noreen
Beckinsale, secretary of the BAY Centre's Local Action Team, told
Burnham-On-Sea.com: "The cafe has become a great success
- we have around 130 children visiting us every week."
"To
cope with gthe demand, though, we need more volunteers, particularly
on Monday and Tuesday afternoons."
"We
need several adults to come forward to help monitor the youngsters.
We'll give free training and will also also oversee a CRB check."
"It
is extremely rewarding to work with the youngsters and provide
them with a facility that they really appreciate and regularly
use."
The
free cafe is aimed at 11-17 year-olds and is open four days a
week. Opening times are for school years 7, 8 and 9 on Mondays
from 3.30pm-5.30pm and Tuesdays 3.30pm-6.30pm. The cafe is also
open for school years 10, 11 and the 6th Form on Fridays from
8-10pm and Saturdays from 6-10pm.
To
volunteer, call Noreen on 07837 737344 or email her here.
Pictured
above are the cafe's organisers - Local Action Team Chairman Keith
Beckinsale and wife Noreen - who are appealing for more volunteers
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