Yorkshire Projects

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Over the past five years of the People’s Millions competition we have seen some great projects in the region. Previous winners include a city farm, a specialist inclusive centre, multi-use games areas and many more.

B-Happy!

The project will relocate a poorly accessible, underused, land locked play area that the applicant states suffers nuisance behaviour and misuse. The new location for the play area already has a football pitch and youth shelter and so this project will enhance this existing area. A local school, community groups and residents will plant trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Young people will also be involved in the design of the artwork that will be incorporated on the youth shelter. A community open day will launch the new facility, coaches will be organised to provide demonstrations and taster sessions for all. The project will benefit 600 people.

Living for Learning

The project will create an outdoor learning provision with an outdoor seating area and a canopy for shelter. Outdoor play equipment will also be installed and open spaces created providing areas for creative play, respite and innovative learning for the school, children with special needs, voluntary and community sector and parents and carers.

Lister Community Adventure Playground

The project will provide the three local primary schools and the local community with a play area. The provision of the playground will promote a healthier and more active lifestyle for local children while providing a safe and stimulating environment for young people to mix with their peers and develop key life and social skills. The playground will also be utilised during organised activities that will encourage participation from the various cultural and BME groups that make up the local community. We really need your help so please don't forget to come back here on November 26th to get the phone number and vote for us. In the mean time why not have a look at our photos by clicking on the photo gallery in the menu on the left. The gallery also has a plan to show just where the money will be used.

Freddie's Snoozle

The project involves the development of a white sensory room for use by people from age ranges 2-19 with profound and moderate special needs. The applicant states this will provide a calm, safe environment in which to relax and escape from pain and discomfort. The white room will have colourful furniture which helps people with visual impairments and the installation of furniture such as the vibro-acoustic seat helps low base frequencies that resonate through the user's body. The applicant states that the room will provide a powerful sensory experience for people with special needs.

A Difference in Young People's Lives

Welcome to CFYDC (Chance) /Chapeltown Football Youth Development Centre. The sole purpose of our existance is to make 'A Difference In Young People's Lives'. CFYDC (Chance) is a vibriant, dynamic and innovative organisation which provides a range of organised sports, self development and educational activities for young people. We cater for ages from 4 to 19 regardless of background, race, ethnicity, religion or gender. CFYDC (Chance) is open to all regardless of ability or disability. CFYDC (Chance) utilises the popularity of football to engage young people in positive activity to develop self belief and realise ambitions. Activities are geared to the physical, social, psychological and technical development of young people, to enable them to achieve their full potential in life. CFYDC (Chance) strives for high standards and quality in all aspects of its operation and encourages youth development in a safe, respectable and stimulating environment. CFYDC (Chance) project 'A Difference In Young Peoples Lives' will help young people living in deprived areas access what they deserve, which is a fair chance in life. These minibuses which we are appealing for will enable young people to widen their horizons and to access opportunities further field. The organisation has a programme of activities geared to young people's needs. CFYDC (Chance) provides the following activities which is currently accessed by over 600 young people on a weekly basis: - Football - Mini Soccer - Futsal - Weight Training - Fitness Training/Physical Conditioning - Dance/Cheography - Healthy Cooking and Eating Sessions - Nutritional Advice - Filming Club - Drugs Awareness Workshops - Weapons Awareness Workshops - Access to C-Card and sexual health advice - Access to FA Level 1 and 2 Football Coaching courses - Access to Futsal Coaching - Mentoring - The Learning Village - Proposed After School Homework Club - The Goal Project/Alternative Curriculum - The Estates Project/Leeds United In The Community - Physiotherapy Treatment

The Great Outdoors Project

The project will enable the school to develop their outdoor grounds for the 0 - 5 year old age range with the creation of a multi sensory garden and teaching area. The school will install a trim trail and climbing equipment for physical exercise, as well as establishing an area for creative writing, music and painting. The garden will be sheltered to facilitate outdoor work in all weathers. Beneficiaries will be our children, families and visitors to the local children's centre. The garden will inspire young people to learn about the natural world by growing their own vegetables. The new facilities will also allow the school to deliver family learning gardening courses and outdoor play workshops. Paste this link into your browser to see photo's and a video about our project: http://www.sheepdiplane.doncaster.sch.uk/great%20outdoors.html

Community Allotment and Sensory Garden.

The project will develop a community allotment with 15 raised beds, a sensory garden, a 'chill out zone' for members of the community to enjoy and relax, a kiln style oven and a composting area where everyone will be able to learn how to cook the fruit and vegetables they grow and how to compost properly. The project will provide a source of fresh fruit and vegetables to consume and/or buy and sell, especially for people with disabilities or long term illness, people will have the opportunity to learn about healthy eating and the skills to grow and prepare fruit and vegetables. It will also improve community cohesion and involvement and increase the confidence and self esteem of the participants, particularly the children, disabled and excluded groups. Please help us to inspire and transform the lives of children and young people, people with disabilities, people in their twilight years and the local and wider community by voting for us. Our project will leave a legacy in North Yorkshire that groups and organisations from West, South and East Yorkshire will also be able to use. Groups from all over Yorkshire already visit our woodland so please help to make a difference.