Wokingham

A second under 18s night has been organised at a Wokingham nightclub after the first event was hailed a success.

The second Wokingham Kaos night at The Chameleon nightclub will take place during half-term week on Thursday October 26.

Kaos was first organised last month by Winnersh Neighbourhood Officer PC Emma Johnson and the club’s management as a way of giving youngsters a cool place to hang out in the evenings. The idea had earlier been suggested at a Winnersh Neighbourhood Action Group meeting.

Wokingham PC Johnson said: “I was delighted with the way the first night was received. I think it was a real success – we reached full capacity, there was no trouble at all and the parents picked their children up on time.

“The young people seemed to love it and they kept asking me when the next one was going to be.

“The youngsters have got behind this idea and I think the second night will prove just as popular as the first.”

The strictly no alcohol night is aimed at 13-17 year olds and is backed by the local schools, Wokingham District Council and the area’s youth workers.

PC Johnson added: “People often complain about youngsters hanging around on street corners, but rarely come up with solutions to the problem.

“Kaos gives them somewhere cool to hang out and have a laugh with their mates and their parents don’t have to worry about what they are up to.”

Tickets will be priced at £3 in advance and £5 on the day and are available from the club itself and schools throughout the area.

Thames Valley Police ~ Wokingham