Bury Youth Service aims to provide the very best of facilities and services for young people in the Borough. As well as youth centres in each area, there are opportunities for young people to join
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme,
The Millennium Volunteers Programme, arts projects, holiday schemes, outdoor pursuits and residential trips. The service works alongside the Parks Department to improve facilities for teenagers in parks and public spaces. There is a Youth Cabinet and Area Youth Action Groups in each area that meet to discuss provision and other issues for young people.
For more information on Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme in Bury, please contact 0161 253 6444, e-mail
youthservice@bury.gov.uk or write c/o New Kershaw Centre, Deal Street, Bury BL9 7PZ.
You can access the
Bury Youth Service website for more info, or you can email us on:
youthservice@bury.gov.uk, or, if you prefer, call us on 0161 253 5663 or write to The Youth Service, Athenaeum House, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BN.
The Youth Service also works with the
Connexions Service, which is an advice, information and guidance service for 13 - 19 year olds in Bury. The service is easily accessible through schools, colleges, training providers and soon all youth centres. Experienced Personal Advisors will support young people with whatever their needs are and help the young person to access support from other agencies where appropriate. Young people will be actively involved in shaping the future of the service so young people can get involved at every opportunity.
Young people can access the
Connexions website or phone 0161 253 7733 or write to Connexions, 13-15 Broad Street, Bury BL9 0DA.
All youth centres welcome volunteers willing to work with young people, please contact the Area Manager for the specific area you are interested in for an informal chat. All volunteers will undergo a Criminal Records Check (enhanced) and will be required to supply references.
The Youth Service also works with many other voluntary youth organisations, such as the Scouts etc. There are too many to list here, although most Area Managers should know of or work with other youth organisations in their specific area. Use the contacts listed below to help you with your search.
The Bury Youth Opportunity and Capital Fund
These two funds are sums of money that have been provided by the Government for young people in Bury. Have a look at the documents below for more information and to apply:
Youth Centres and Contact Information
Below follows a list of all our youth centres and contacts where appropriate. Please call the centre you are interested in for opening times and user information.
Alston Street
Bury
BL8 1SB
Tel: 0161 253 6843
Fax: 0161 253 6846
Deal Street
Bury
BL9 7PZ
Tel: 0161 253 6444
Fax: 0161 253 6487
Central Street
Ramsbottom
Bury
BL0 9AF
Tel: 0161 253 5392
Fax: 01706 829 738
Albert Road
Whitefield
M45 6NH
Tel: 0161 253 7384
Fax: 0161 796 3763
Westminster Avenue
Radcliffe
M26 0WD
Tel: 0161253 7826
Fax: 0161 253 7827
The Phoenix Centre
St Mary's Park
St Mary's Road
Prestwich
M25 1GG
Tel: 0161 253 7239
The Outdoor Pursuits Team deliver & co-ordinate the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme around the Bury Metro area.
Outdoor Education Service
c/o
New Kershaw CentreDeal Street
Bury
BL9 7PZ
Tel: 0161 253 6401
Fax: 0161 253 6487
