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‘Impossible’ Winter Activity Challenge at Carlton Lodge

Invitation to volunteers for ‘impossible’ Winter Challenge and 2016 programme of activities announced with prices held. North Yorkshire Youth, (NYY) based at Carlton Lodge Activity Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire has announced its programme for schools, scout groups, youth clubs, corporate packages and at weekends and school holidays for families. There are Activity Days and Adventure Skills in the May half term and during the Summer school holidays for 2016 when prices have been held at £150 per week. At weekends a two-day/one night option is available from £99. The centre provides activities throughout the year for all types of organisations that boost self-confidence and team working skills by focusing on communication, planning and creative thinking. Schools, scout groups and youth centres find the activities to be invaluable. A new initiative that helps people to achieve things that seem impossible, The Winter Challenge such as a Winter Survival programme ideal for older teenage groups from colleges and universities or for corporate groups. “2016 promises to be a big year for activity groups here at Carlton Lodge. The success of our school holiday programme last year has provided the momentum for further services this year and the addition of the Winter Challenge will create a further exciting option for the seriously active”. comments Mark Faulkner, centre manager Taking part in the Winter Challenge can be arranged by contacting Mark Faulkner, centre manager who is organising the challenge in February. “We have a very successful core service that is delivering high quality activities for young people but as with any business or organisation, we need to keep developing new ideas and options and the new ‘Winter Challenge’ will be our own next big challenge,” added David Sharp chief executive.

For further information please contact: David Sharp, chief executive or Mark Faulkner, centre manager, North Yorkshire Youth, Carlton Lodge, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NJ Tel: 01845 522 145 e-mail: david@nyy.org.uk; mark@nyy.org.uk www.nyy.org.uk / www.carltonlodge.org.uk

North Yorkshire Youth provides opportunities for children and young people to learn and grow by: Supporting youth work in North Yorkshire communities Providing adventurous activities from Carlton Lodge Activity Centre Providing training opportunities for young people and those who work with them

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