A WEST Devon youth organisation recently received a cash boost to help fund exciting day trips.

Tavistock Youth Café Plus (TYCP) was awarded a grant of £5,000 from Aiming High for Disabled Children.

Over the last year, TYCP members have enjoyed many outings only made possible by these grants, including trips to Dartmoor Zoological Park, Roadford Lake Outdoor Activity Centre, Go Karting, swimming at Meadowlands and visits to the Wharf as well as enjoying some fantastic parties and activities at the Monday night sessions.

TYCP has been running for five years now, helping to change the lives of many young people with special needs and their parents and carers.

TYCP chairman Cathy Sharp said: 'We are so grateful to have received so much support from the local community. A special mention of thanks goes to I Love Candy and the sour apple sweets!'

The group meets every Monday evening during term-time between 5pm and 7.30pm at the Youth Café building off Pixon Lane, and welcomes any young person with special or additional needs and their parents and carers.

For more information contact Cathy Sharp on 07877 196835 or Allen Lewis on 07749 798808.