'“I always love being back in Bolton, but this visit was truly special'

Bolton's Vernon Kay was back home this week to find out how Children in Need is making a difference in the town he was raised. The Radio 2 presenter visited a project in Bolton , funded by BBC Children in Need,to find out how it was making a difference to the town's young people. Vernon paid a visit to Be the Change, a youth project in Bolton that offers children and young people a safe space to meet with friends, have fun and enjoy being a child.

The project runs sessions throughout the week in arts and crafts, sports and other indoor games which enables them to develop new skills and encourages them to become a positive force in their community and reach their full potential. Vernon with Daniel. Picture BBC Whilst at Be the Change, Vernon helped to serve food , took part in some of the sports session and chatted with young people to learn what they enjoy about attending the project.

Vernon said: “I always love being back in Bolton, but this visit was truly special. READ MORE: Vernon Kay amazing homecoming thanked by head of radio Vernon Kay in pictures as he arrives in Bolton, his hometown From threat of deportation to the joys of fatherhood "I had never quite realised how many projects BBC Children in Need fund until I took on my Ultra Ultra Marathon challenge for Radio 2 last year, and being able to visit one of those in my hometown doing such impactful work that makes a massive difference to young people in the community was really special. “Meeting with the young pe.