BYP is recruiting adult session volunteers. If you care about empowering and supporting young people, BYP offers experience as part of a supportive team in a relaxed, lively and creative space. Contact us or stop by one of our sessions to find out more. Several of our...

This summer’s sizzling heat made BYP Swim Sessions a refreshing treat. The three Thursday evening sessions at the local Ashburton Swimming Pool in July were open to all BYP members and were some of the busiest nights of the year. There was a mix of general swimming...

A spring visit to Shallowford Farm on the outskirts of Ashburton gave BYP members a taste of farm life. It was the first time in several years that BYP has had the chance for a trip off site, and for many members it was a first-time visit to a working farm. Suited up,...

For two weeks over the school holidays the BYP’s Thursday night session was turned into pool night at the fabulous Ashburton swimming pool. This came about when our members decided that we should hire the Ashburton pool for a swim fest! as a ‘get outdoors and do...

The Bank Youth Project is open again and spreading the word with support from Dartmoor Coronavirus Community Support. Coronavirus lockdowns have led to BYP having to close its doors for most of the past year. Despite doing outdoor outreach and being open where...

Lesley Booker has been recruited as the new BYP Administrator following the departure of Saskia Hogbin, who worked for BYP for four years before moving on to a new job in January 2020. Lesley worked for many years in communications, alumni relations and publications...

Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Rotary Club raise £1500 with the Christmas Santa float

Elaine Baker (BYP Trustee and Management Group Vice Chair) was presented with a cheque for £1000 from Ashburton WI, this will go towards new equipment for the club.

Tonia Lewis has left after 8 years working at BYP, emotional farewells on Friday January 31st, there was a presentation to Tonia from the Trustees on Friday 24th with a card and present, plus a signed book of photos from staff and Members.