“A billiards It would be good “. “It’s planned”. “So nothing is missing”. RaphaĆ«l, Nathan and Elys visit the youth hall intended for them next to the Garbejaire life center and are already seen “Follow football or ask for quiet”.
“There are a lot of initiatives for little ones and adults but much less between the two, we wanted to do something for us.” Arthur, John and Simeon play the guides during the inauguration on June 25, with the pride of being consulted and the pleasure of having been listened to.
“It looks like what we imagined”
“It is a brewing place that should appeal to everyone. The goal is to have a place not to hang out and be able to meet.”
The small group is part of the Youth Advisory Council (CCJ), this local democracy body open to middle school students, high school students, apprentices and young workers from 12 to 18 years old, carrying proposals and who want to make their voices heard or share their ideas.
They participated in the project, from the idea to the arrangement, spokesperson for the desires of the Valbonnais teens, while the technical services of the city made it possible to materialize 90% of the site internally, from design to finishes.
“It looks like what we imagined, more airy, brighter than on the plans. “
Another room under construction in the village
A kitchen area to meet in particular after the youth sessions, a screen for game evenings, a game and multimedia space, a piano, the famous billiards waiting for installation, colorful poufs … Nicolas and Najib welcome 14-18 year olds from Wednesday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in summer.
“But specific slots will also be offered at 18-25 year olds on Friday. At the start of the school year, the hours will adapt to the needs of young people. For the moment, they are happy and impatient. “
The two municipal facilitators have already concocted an activity program, the result of a collective mobilization of the local Mission, the Agglomeration Community, Montjoie Passage and L’Escale alongside the city.
The CCJ also worked on another youth hall in the village this time, in the mill below the abbey, on the edge of the Brague. The work is underway.
