A LEATHER sofa, matching chairs and two coffee tables have been donated to Laxey and Lonan Youth Club by Royal London 360.

The youth club is held in the former GPs' surgery in the centre of the village and attracts around 80 young people, aged 12 to 16, each week over three sessions.

Youth officer with the Department of Education and Children's Youth Service Gráinne Burns said: "It allows the young people to socialise with their friends, take part in a lively programme of activities and obtain information, advice and guidance on a range of issues from experienced youth workers.

"The young people pay a weekly subscription, which is used to fund resources and equipment for them to use each session.

"A donation such as this one from Royal London 360 allows more of that money to go on fun items requested by the young people, rather than renewing the infrastructure and fabric of the club."

The Youth Service operates 65 clubs and projects for young people aged nine and over. For more information, visit www.iomyouth.com