Space 2016 is set to blast off on Monday 25 July 2016 with a range of activities across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Space was originally an activities scheme led by police in Staffordshire aimed at engaging young people before it stopped in the 1990s. Space 2016, co-ordinated by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, is aimed at increasing skills, improving health and wellbeing, and creating opportunities for young people aged 11 and 17 to take part in positive activities to make communities safer.
Activities are being added daily to the Space website so keep checking www.staffordshirespace.uk for the latest information.
Mr Ellis said: “I promised Space 2016 would happen and now it is almost upon us. There has been a lot of work to get us to this stage and I would like to thank all the organisations who have helped to make this possible.
“Last year Space saw more than 13,300 attendances by young people at over 580 activities and it was great to see such positive activities taking place. The money I have pledged will help to increase young people’s personal skills and improve their health and general wellbeing by creating opportunities for them to get involved in during the school summer holiday. Places are getting booked up fast so check out the website and book your place soon.”
If you are over 18 and interested in volunteering for Space 2016 please email space@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk
