DEVON Youth Centre in Holsworthy has landed a £3,000 grant to help refurbish its kitchen and coffee bar.

The money is part of £15,000 in grants for local youth groups awarded by Torridge District Council's Community and Resources Committee.

The money for the centre — part of Devon Youth Service — will help replace the currrent outdated facilities.

The aim of the new facilities will be to help promote new cooking projects, life skills training, and provide a central contact point for youth workers to engage with young people.

The money comes from the Youth Initiatives Budget, launched in May with a remit to support young people aged between 10 – 19 years on a variety of projects.

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