Positive Activities
Positive activities are for young people aged 8 - 19 (up to 21 years of age for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities).
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As well as supporting young people through YPS, The Positive Activity Team is available for hire by schools, youth groups and other organisations.
Contact us below and we can work to develop a bespoke package to suit your needs.
The Bill Hunt Canal Barge
Managed by the service offering a range of trips, residentials and mobile classroom activities along the canal.
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Queens Park Water Recreation Centre
Managed by the service and offers fun water sports sessions and national governing body award.
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Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)
A voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities.
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Matt Johnston
My name is Matt and I’m the Positive Activities Lead for YPS. I support the TYS workers by delivering outdoor and adventurous activities, I also manage the Duke of Edinburgh Award and run bespoke activities for outside agencies. I started over 20 years ago as a DofE Expedition Leader and Store keeper. In my spare time I like to walk and ride my mountain bike, I can also be found taking holidays all around the UK in my self-built campervan.
01254 298647
matt.johnston@blackburn.gov.uk
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