A YOUTH club in Radcliffe has been saved after it was forced to close due to a lack of volunteers.

More than 40 children were left disappointed when Outwood Bound Youth Club closed its doors in November 2017.

However a public appeal turned the club's fortunes around and it is now reopening from the beginning of next month.

Nicola McHarrie, the mum of one of the children who used the club, said: "I’m really pleased it is up and running again and so are the kids.

"It’s a safe place for young people to socialise and keeps them off the streets and out of trouble.

"The people who volunteer are a good group."

The youth club, based at King George V Community Centre, in Outwood Road, launched in August 2013 and is run by Six Town Housing.

It closed its doors in November because of a lack of volunteers but an appeal was launched and covered by the Radcliffe Times and on local radio.

As a result of the campaign the club found 6 new volunteers.

Steph Brimelow, community development worker at Six Town Housing, said: "We are really grateful to everyone who helped spread the word about the closure and to the volunteers who came forward.

"While it is back up and running, the club could benefit from a few more people getting involved to ensure its safe future.

"Volunteers carry out a wide range of tasks, including working on activities with young people, managing the tuck-shop and assisting with paperwork."

The club is still looking for more volunteers to secure its future and anyone wishing to volunteer should contact Ms Brimelow on 0161 686 8000.

Outwood will open every Thursday from March 1 for two hour sessions from 6pm to 8pm for children aged six to 16.

The club will relaunch with a special five week series of sporty family activities run by Enterprising Youth, including street dance and games.