This is one of our longest lasting and strongest Alliances. Life, formerly Blue Lough, are a high quality, safe, and fun organisation who always go the extra mile and exceed expectations everytime we use them. They are a little more expensive than most - but then you get what you pay for. Want the best? We do! AYW use Life outdoor pursuits exclusively.

From the moment we opened our doors in 1997 we were very aware that anyone working with children and young people and providing food for them will need to have the most up to date policies, procedures and training available. Alice continues to deliver these courses and CIEH have been there to certificate the hundreds of workers coming through the AYW programmes each year.

This is an annual Christian teaching event at the Coleraine campus of the University of Ulster in August. AYW have been involved in various guises since we opened. We now sit on the board and run the teenage event (Livewire). New Horizon stirs the heart, and feeds the soul.

Tidy Northern Ireland run Eco-Schools and we work closely with them to deliver the programme up and down the country. All five Education and Library Boards are involved as are the majority of the 26 local councils. If you need general advice on the programme or if you'd like to register click on the link, contact the Eco-Schools Admin Officer on eco-schools@tidynorthernireland.org or phone 0845 26 806 26.

Many of the AYW programmes at the Kilbroney Centre for Environmental Education have been enhanced by the high quality material and, in particular, the professional, knowledgeable and fun education team of the RSPB. AYW highly recommends that any organisation looking to engage with nature should first look up the RSPB.

The greatest splash of colour in any AYW Eden garden are the butterflies that visit them. The Butterfly Conservation is probably the largest insect conservation charity in the world. It's main aim is the conservation of butterflies, moths and their habitats. It has a membership of nearly 10,000 and an active network of volunteers. We work together to improve habitat for our local species here in Ireland and get our children, young people and adults up close to these beautiful insects.