Young people across Barnsley are delivering a summer programme of activities and events after their project ideas won funding through the council's Great Childhoods Ambition programme.
Four projects were awarded funding through Ambition Arena, a scheme delivered by Barnsley CVS that gave young people the chance to pitch ideas for activities and events in their communities.
Game On Barnsley
Game On Barnsley, created by the Dearne Young Producers and supported by Fusion and Adapted Gaming CIC, is running esports and gaming events for young people. The first session took place on Sunday 26 July. The next session will be held on Sunday 2 August at the DMC, featuring gaming tournaments, esports challenges and opportunities to learn about content creation and streaming.
Great Houghton Family Fun Day
Young people from Great Houghton Village Hall Youth Group are hosting a Family Fun Day on Friday 22 August. The event will offer affordable activities, games and entertainment for families.
New band project
Young people supported by Equipt are developing a new band over the summer holidays. Participants will learn musical skills and prepare for a potential performance on Tuesday 1 September at Barnsley Civic.
Theatre production on bullying
Led by Chilypep, another project will see young people create and perform an original theatre production raising awareness of bullying. Throughout the summer, participants will take part in workshops covering script writing, acting, music, costume design, stage production and make up. The performance will take place on Thursday 3 September at The Studio Theatre at Barnsley Civic. Young people aged 11 to 25 who want to get involved can sign up using the online form.