Case Study
James Ladz
Alistair, Oliver and Tom
Three young people from Thirsk have been busy thinking, planning and looking forward to doing.
James Ladz have been working hard and developing skills such as decision making, dealing with people in authority and most importantly improving communication skills.
Alistair Aidair, Oliver Tindall and Tom Hendry, students from Thirsk, first visited the centre last year as part of 'takeover day' - a scheme to encourage young people to shadow jobs, get involved and offer opinions. As a result of that day they began working alongside centre staff on marketing - including Facebook and YouTube posts and have been volunteering at the centre ever since.
The group has now been able to make what was a dream a reality by gaining £250 in funding from Keyfund in North Yorkshire as their stage one application. Now under the name James Ladz, the group has been working hard and developing skills such as decision making, dealing with people in authority and most importantly improving communication skills. The group decided to use the funding to hold a fun day for cub scouts at the Herriot Centre this summer along with installing a wall of photos and information about the day to record the event.
Tom Hendry said "We want to help the museum and improve our skills, working with the centre has given us a valuable insight into the world of tourism and business. Gaining this funding means we can also give young people a great day out - there will be a range of activities at the centre as well as the chance to see this brilliant museum."
The group have been supported by staff at the Herriot centre and Keyfund Facilitator, Clare Yates from North Yorkshire Youth.
Read more about James Ladz in the Ripon Gazette
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