Model out-of-school club has older appeal

A centre for young people in East Ayrshire is leading the way in providing for the neglected ten-to 14-year-old age group. Yipworld was set up two years ago in a former nursery school building in Cumnock with money from the East Ayrshire Social Inclusion Partnership. The initial scheme was to set up an internet cafe for young people. Project manager Janice Hendry also bid successfully for £50,000 New Opportunities Fund cash to set up before-and after-school care. The centre now caters for between 1,000 and 1,500 young people every week, offering services to meet the needs and interests of older...