Wick's Rad leaves a fine legacy for youth project

WICK'S Keystone Centre for young people has seen major changes both in its facilities and in how it is run, since Rad Kothari became manager two years ago.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Jun 2009, 15:23 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:27 BST

A new television room and five internet computers are among the kit which have been added for the enjoyment of up to 60 youngsters a night attending the centre in Eldon Way.

They may be less interested in the different way the centre is now being managed, with Littlehampton Town Council and the county council in a partnership with the management committee, but that structure, and Rad's leadership have transformed both the place itself and how the young people see themselves.

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Now she is off to pastures new, moving to a youth project in Brighton, but Rad feels the Keystone Centre and its members can face the future with confidence.

"I've very much enjoyed it here. The kids are fantastic and have a very strong sense of community.

"When I first came, they couldn't see the point in applying for grants for the television room and computers, but when we got the money, it gave them that self-belief and confidence.

"They are also very good at giving back to the community, and 15 help with the after-school sessions for younger children."

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More improvements are about to go ahead on the centre's outdoor play court, which is being resurfaced thanks to funding from Arun and the lottery.

Sharon Vickery, who has worked at the centre for 13 years, is now acting manager, helped by youth worker Sharon Browne.

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