Dorchester Youth Extra

Dorchester Youth Extra (DYE), the local youth council, was concerned that there was nothing for young people to do in the area. The local youth club was not even adequately serviced by public transport and so many young people could not attend. Dorchester Youth Extra made a DVD to highlight the issue on behalf of local young people. As a result of the DVD DYE is often invited to contribute to the planning of services, and so is able to effect changes that have a positive impact for young people. Recent changes include; the development of youth parish councils, youth shelters are being built in local villages and in Dorchester itself, the Contraceptive Clinic now has a more discrete entrance, SNAP nights being held at the local nightclub and the development of rural youth hubs in three local villages to provide a place to meet, confidential information services and creative activities. DYE has also joined forces with other youth forums to form the West Dorset?YouthBank.

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