A NEWLY appointed Dartmoor Youth Worker has embarked on his latest job by attending services in all his district churches ? six in one day! Paul Tilley, who recently moved from North Devon with his wife Kate and daughter Eloise after being assigned his new role, undertook the whistle-stop tour to launch On The Edge ? a new young people?s rural outreach project for Chagford and the surrounding district. On The Edge has been co-ordinated by all the churches in the area, who are hoping that the project will carry on for at least six years. They have appointed Paul, an experienced Youth Worker, to work with all young people of secondary school age in the area, which covers approximately 25 square miles and includes Drewsteignton, Gidleigh, Throwleigh and Whiddon Down. The aim of the project is to build bridges between young people and the wider community and to motivate, inspire and enable them to be an integral part of the community. Ruth Bint, chairman of On the Edge, said: ?The project is a gift to the community from the churches, to offer the young people high quality youth work that will give them opportunities for safe exploration of the key issues that bother them, and help to equip them with the tools needed to handle life. ?The area is a fabulous place to live and, ultimately, we want the area?s young people to enjoy life where they live now, and to make the most of their surroundings.? Future plans include providing activities and spaces for the area?s young people to explore their creativity; opportunities to form their own type of healthy community; to establish their own friendships and to explore their spirituality, all in a non-threatening and supportive way. For more information concerning On the Edge, contact Ruth Bint on 01647 433650 or email [email protected]">[email protected]
