Testimonial:

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Steve and Emma for delivering 8 weeks of fishing coaching to a group of 6 young people.

Some of the young people in the group often find it hard to engage in the school environment and can on occasion be disruptive. The coaching skills and patience of both Steve and Emma built confidence in the young people, and empowered them to achieve and learn new skills. Not only did the young people learn fishing skills, they also learnt how to respect the environment and each other.

We hope in the future that we can work alongside each other again.

Craven Prevention Team

Testimonial:

Steven Taylor  has always had a passion for Fishing I have known Steven and his family for over 20 years and have a high regard for them. Steven has the patience & understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people, he recognises the benefits which Fishing can provide for young people, and wishes to offer them the opportunity to learn to,care and respect their environment. Steven has the Support of his Partner who has gained much knowlwedge from Steven and is currently progressing into a Qualified Coaching Position. Steven has the ability to work alongside the local Schools to compliment their education, and develop their skills, and possibly free up some time for the Staff. When asking for help and advice from Steven on Fishing he always offers that bit more and often sits people down at the canal side and says now do it, and they go away with that confidence to progress. When I have approached Steven to deliver a course somtimes at short notice, he always delivers, and provides every thing needed, which makes my Job working for the Youth Offending Team so much simpler, and allows me to concentrate on other needs. I have great respect and admiration for Steven and know he can be trusted to deliver a good quality Fishing Course because he has all the qualities needed and through these can lead young people into Further Education & Careers thus preventing Offending Behaviour.

Yours Sincerely J.m.Taylforth (Reperation Officer at Burnley Youth Offending Team