ORGANISERS of a village disco have criticised youngsters for staying away.

The disco, targeted at 14 to 17 year olds to keep them off the streets, was planned by staff at Hurworth Grange community centre, who booked a DJ.

Non-alcoholic drinks were available at the bar in the centre.

Despite hopes that the night would be a success and turn into a regular event, not a single youngster turned up.

Organisers say the lack of interest is typical of the apathy shown by many youngsters in the village.

Community centre manager Ian Fletcher said: "It just did not happen. Nobody came and nobody bought any tickets, even though we advertised it and put posters around the village

"The children say there is nothing for them to do, and when we try and put something on for them they are not interested.

"I am at a loss to explain what happened. We will persevere though and look at doing something again in the future."