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Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Cork snappers in the picture for quarter-century celebration
They've been putting faces and places in the picture for a quarter of a century and continue to dazzle with their visual flair. So, we're excited here at Home to learn that East Cork Camera Group will be showcasing a stunning collection of images this summer for its landmark 25th anniversary exhibition at My Place, Mill Road, Midleton, from June 6 to June 25. The not-to-be-missed display will be launched at the venue on June 6, from 7pm to 9pm. Tim Cotter's picture Aurora Gougane Barra. The club provides a platform for photographers of all levels, from novice to professional, to come together to share their knowledge and improve their skills. Members of the club have access to workshops, competitions, guest speakers and photography outings. East Cork Camera Group member Finbarr O'Shea's photograph Ballybrannigan. All are welcome at the exhibition and opening event. See Eastcorkcameragroup
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'New way forward' for youth hub as school moves in
A neglected Paignton community youth hub is to be brought back to life as part of a radical new strategy for local children. Mayfield School, a school for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND, will become the main long-term user of the building known as New Parkfield. The centre was built in 2011 with £4.8m from the government's MyPlace funds as a hub for community youth services and included a BMX track, sports hall, climbing wall, recording studio, cafe and skate park. Mayfield's headteacher Stuart Heron said the bay faced a "perfect storm" of demand for SEND services and New Parkfield could provide a solution. He said: "A venue like this could be such a life-enhancing opportunity – a place where young people can go and feel safe." The building off Colin Road has never been fully used, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. It was most recently home to the Medical Tuition Service, for children who cannot attend other schools because of their medical needs. The lease is being handed to the People's Parkfield community interest company, which already manages the track and skate park. Mayfield will be the main tenant and will use the building during school hours, with People's Parkfield running it during evenings and weekends. Torbay councillor Chris Lewis (Con, Preston) said: "New Parkfield has lost its way. This is a new way forward." He paid tribute to the company's work on the rest of the site and added: "In the past few years it just hasn't been used." Conservative Nick Bye, who represents Wellswood, told the council's cabinet: "This is a new beginning – the start of a new deal for our children and young people. It is important that we do things differently. "We absolutely have to do better for our children and young people." He said New Parkfield never lived up to its expectations as a centre for youth activities. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Activity centre may open up to all young people Teenage activity centre is opened MyPlace programme
