Keighley teenagers on the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme hope to climb to success now they have moved into a new base.

The young people showed off their centre in the former Parkwood First School nursery during an opening ceremony last week.

More than 100 guests, including local councillors and community group representatives, attended the opening.

They saw short presentations by young people about the types of activities they take part in. These included robot building, music writing, performing, karate and football.

The D of E scheme allows teenagers and people in their early 20s to take part in sports, hobbies, outdoor activities and community service.

The scheme's Keighley base has long been next to Holycroft School, but Bradford council's schools reorganisation meant it had to find new premises.

Heather Wilson, the leader in charge, and her team had just three weeks to prepare their new base after getting the go-ahead to move.

"The building has undergone a complete refurbishment in order to meet the diverse needs of the young people with whom we work," she says.

"The centre will become a space where young people have true ownership, where they can meet and try out activities that will enable them to reach their aspirations.

"We are keen to develop partnerships with both the local community and local business to support opportunities for young people."

Heather hopes a climbing wall can be built on the site, and nearby Park Wood will be used for orienteering and navigation practice.

John Ackroyd, the council's outdoor activity instructor, is also based in the building to ensure youngsters can easily get involved in adventure activities.

The centre was opened by Andrew Reade, North East regional officer for the award scheme, who also presented young people with certificates for completing bronze and silver sections of the award. Other youngsters had achieved their British Canoe Union Star 1 certificates and sailing certificates from courses run by John Ackroyd.