Lincolnshire Echo

 

 

Lincoln, England, UK

Thursday, 29 November 2007

 

NIGHTCLUB TO OPEN FOR UNDER-17S
 

Teenagers can attend a new club night specifically for under-age party people.

Sugarfix aims to give 13 to 17-year-olds a club experience - without alcohol, cigarettes, violence, or inappropriate behaviour.

The night, which starting this week will run every Sunday from 7pm to 10pm at the Cell in Mint Street, Lincoln, is the idea of city bar owner Andy Ellis.

The 26-year-old, who runs Kind Bar in High Street, Lincoln, said their was a huge demand for decent evening entertainment for teenagers.

"Most teenagers are drawn to city centre bars and clubs well before they are old enough to frequent them," he said.

"They have nowhere for their age group where they congregate in large numbers and dance to music they actually like.

"As a result they may try to get into alcohol-serving establishments before they should. And when they can't they often up hanging around in groups on the streets drinking."

Mr Ellis said safety and security was paramount.

"Everyone will be searched on entry to Sugarfix. Cigarettes, alcohol or anything which could potentially harm another individual will be confiscated."

Mr Ellis said every event will be monitored on CCTV and by venue security.

Mr Ellis is inviting parents to call him to discuss any concerns they may have: 07851266808.