FOR the past 15 years the kids of Delabole have wanted a skate park or BMX track but it never seemed to get off the ground.

Having talked to lots of these teenagers it soon became apparent that the present generation of youngsters still wanted this facility in Delabole, so in May 2010 the Delabole Youth Council was founded under the chairmanship of Cllr Garry Boardman.

He very quickly marshaled the boys and girls and fundraising, working parties and 'ideas' group were formed.

For the full report, and a round up of the local news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.