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Parents of Harvey Willgoose want to help anxious kids socialise Parents of Harvey Willgoose want to help anxious kids socialise
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Caroline Willgoose attended an anti-knife crime event in March organised by Harvey's friendsCaroline Willgoose attended an anti-knife crime event in March organised by Harvey's friends
The parents of a boy who was stabbed to death at school have begun work towards setting up a youth club in his memory.The parents of a boy who was stabbed to death at school have begun work towards setting up a youth club in his memory.
Harvey Willgoose's parents, Caroline and Mark, have campaigned against knife crime since the 15-year-old was killed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield in February.Harvey Willgoose's parents, Caroline and Mark, have campaigned against knife crime since the 15-year-old was killed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield in February.
Mrs Willgoose said: "We need to get the kids back out, socialising, meeting up like we used to. I want the awareness out - I'll talk to kids about knife crime and the devastation it brought."Mrs Willgoose said: "We need to get the kids back out, socialising, meeting up like we used to. I want the awareness out - I'll talk to kids about knife crime and the devastation it brought."
They are funding four sessions to establish what activities young people would want to take part in at a permanent youth hub, which they are raising money towards.They are funding four sessions to establish what activities young people would want to take part in at a permanent youth hub, which they are raising money towards.
Always an Alternative, a youth and anti-knife crime charity in Sheffield which runs a mobile youth club, provided the resources for the session.Always an Alternative, a youth and anti-knife crime charity in Sheffield which runs a mobile youth club, provided the resources for the session.
Mrs Willgoose is gathering feedback on what young people would want at a permanent youth hub. Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed in the chest at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield
The club, run out of a van, gives young people a space to play video games, do homework, play sports, produce music and do arts and crafts.The club, run out of a van, gives young people a space to play video games, do homework, play sports, produce music and do arts and crafts.
Mrs Willgoose said: "Kids are our future; we've got to do it for them.Mrs Willgoose said: "Kids are our future; we've got to do it for them.
"A lot of them have anxiety, and I think that is to do with Covid – a big chunk of their childhood has been taken away through that.""A lot of them have anxiety, and I think that is to do with Covid – a big chunk of their childhood has been taken away through that."
They plan to name the permanent club "Harvey's Hub".They plan to name the permanent club "Harvey's Hub".
Mrs Willgoose said: "I want the awareness out there - I will go into schools and festivals to talk.Mrs Willgoose said: "I want the awareness out there - I will go into schools and festivals to talk.
"I'll talk to kids about knife crime and the devastation it brought to us, to his friends, to the community, to the school, and to the kids that were there.""I'll talk to kids about knife crime and the devastation it brought to us, to his friends, to the community, to the school, and to the kids that were there."
Harvey's funeral, which was held at Sheffield Cathedral a fortnight after his death, was attended by hundreds of people.Harvey's funeral, which was held at Sheffield Cathedral a fortnight after his death, was attended by hundreds of people.
His parents described him as a "loveable rogue" and "a joy to be around".His parents described him as a "loveable rogue" and "a joy to be around".
The family want the hub to be based at the Miners' Welfare Club in Beighton, which they described as Harvey's "happy place".The family want the hub to be based at the Miners' Welfare Club in Beighton, which they described as Harvey's "happy place".
On Monday a 15-year-old boy admitted Harvey's manslaughter but denied murdering him at Sheffield Crown Court.On Monday a 15-year-old boy admitted Harvey's manslaughter but denied murdering him at Sheffield Crown Court.
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