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2. The straight and narrow
Exploring the opportunities for young people when the pits closed with Ian Ball, club leader of Dearne Kids.
When the pits closed young people found themselves without a way into the world of work. Ian Ball, club leader of Dearne Kids, founded a group to keep them away from trouble.
Through sports and hobbies such as football, rock climbing and camping, Ian believes young people learn discipline and how to challenge themselves in a safe environment.
Local boy Harley is a club regular and his mum Lorissa explains her fears about her son growing up in Thurnscoe.
