TWO Wrexham charities have teamed up in a bid to help create an exciting new project based at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre.

Wrexham Inclusion FC and We Are Plas Madoc have joined forces to give children and teenagers of Plas Madoc and surrounding areas an opportunity to have an outlet and focus point to come together and be part of a project that goes a lot further than playing football.

We Are Plas Madoc (WAPM) is a play and community development group that comes together to enhance and develop opportunities for the residents and wider community, they plan and oversee activities and events that residents can enjoy, giving a better quality of life for all ages.

Donna Jordan, Community Development Officer, said: "The aim of this joint work is to fulfil the gap and needs of the youth who have requested football sessions. What better than to collaborate with Wrexham Inclusion Football Club who have that skillset and knowledge to not only work with the youth, but provide preventative measures of anti-social behaviour."

Wayne Greenshields, WIFC Project Manager, added: "Provision for young people has been on the rise in Plas Madoc with the introduction of the outdoor play provision and their open access facilities as well as the play scheme and get out and play activities.

"This has been furthered by the great work of the community group 'We are Plas Madoc' who have brought the community together through karaoke, bingo, events, and more notably youth clubs and now football sessions."

Plas Madoc is currently in the bottom 10 percent in the WIMD (Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation). This calculates health, housing, education, employment and access to services.

Waynesaid: "The session was trailed in the summer months with great success. The official launch on Wednesday night was well attended so that just shows there is a need for the project.

"Wrexham Inclusion FC and We At Plas Madoc have put a lot of groundwork in for this project to be successful and we look forward to implementing our work to make sure the children have a successful project going forward.

"The session will run 7.15pm - 8.15pm at Plas Madoc Leisure Centre every Wednesday and is open to everyone under 16. The session is free of charge and will include refreshments."