Atworth Youth Club functions from the Atworth Youth Centre, Studley Farm Lane, opposite Atworth Business Park. 
The small building was erected by a group of local people in 1965 on land leased from Sir John Fuller of Neston House. By 1994 the building was very neglected and unusable but Mr and Mrs King, new residents of Atworth, set themselves the challenge of rescueing and rebuilding. Two years later in 1996 the renovated Youth Centre was re-opened, and has been well used and maintained ever since, with additions of sports tarmac, high mesh for basketball, safety fencing, outside lighting and a Community Youth Shelter as well as a wide range of facilities within the building. The Club was honoured with a visit from Her Royal Highness Duchess of Cornwall in 2005.

Mrs Mavis King continues to be the Organiser. She also serves on Wiltshire Youth Services Council,
and is an elected member of the Board of Directors for Youth Action Wiltshire. 
Staffing is part voluntary, part paid, depending on programmes. Over the last five years two Staff and two members have each received an Award from the County Youth Service. 
Atworth Youth Club works closely with County Youth Services and upholds the current Government directives:
Being Healthy, Staying Safe, Enjoying and Achieving, Making a Positive Contribution, and Achieving Economic Wellbeing. 
These are the five outcomes for Every Child Matters designed to build confidence and self-esteem in young people to help them respond to challenges as they grow to maturity.

Membership is dependent on availability of places, as a balance of staff to young people must be maintained. There is an annual registration of £5.00, and attendance at sessions is £1.00.  Both charges may change if financial needs occur. 
AYC is an Independent Rural Youth Club and a Registered Charity, controlled by a Management Committee with Atworth Parish Council as overall Trustees of the Lease and building. We are extremely grateful to Fullers Limited for their sponsorship and Atworth Parish Council for an Annual Donation from the Precept. 

To arrange a visit to Atworth Youth Club,
please contact Mrs King, Telephone: 01225 702495

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