Youth movement aims to 'fill gap in the market' in Herts provision

BBYO is setting up a new chapter in Watford to fill what its leaders believe is “a gap in the market for Jewish youth provision”.

Regional BBYO director Adam Nickels sees potential in the Hertfordshire town, where the 2011 Census recorded a Jewish population of just over 1,000. “We’re always looking to find new areas,” he told the JC.

“Sizes of communities aren’t that important to us. As long as there is a Jewish community, there is a need for a youth movement like BBYO to be there.”

On learning that Watford Synagogue wanted to provide activities for its teenage congregants, Mr Nickels “ran an information evening for families in the community. The room was completely full.”