Grayshott's District Councillor, Ferris Cowper said: "I'm absolutely delighted that the Grayshott Youth Club is getting a new lease of life with the support of EHDC. There has been an active club for young people in Grayshott for a number of years and, thanks to the support of a new group of helpers, it will be taking off again in the new year."

Diana Lovelock, one of the new team agreed: "There have been a few ups and downs, but it's wonderful for our young members that we've now got the green light to go ahead and continue our activities."

The relaunch follows a research project carried out by club members last summer with the support of Hampshire County Youth Service which established a definite need for the club and started the process of raising funds to bring it about.

The Club's Treasurer, Peter Harrison is equally enthusiastic: "There is so much on the go in the village already and our young people shouldn't miss out. There are great plans for the future and now we have the funds, we can start putting them into action. Only a couple of years back, the Club led the way to raise over £50,000 for a new Skate Park so if we set our minds to it, we can achieve almost anything!"

The Club will meet weekly at the Grayshott playing fields pavilion from Friday 11th January from 6.30 - 8.00pm with a pre-launch opening for young people on Friday 21st December. Parents interested in the Club's activities are invited to meet the organisers and youth workers at the end of the evening at 8.00pm for mince pies and refreshments. More information from Diana Lovelock (01428 606264) or from Peter Harrison (01428 606666).