Dion leaves The Web

The Web Youth Service manager Mr Dion Richardson has resigned after 12 and a half years at the Peninsula Community Centre.

Mr Richardson ceased permanent full time employment with the Centre on August 17, though he may be retained to provide casual relief shifts.

Mr Richardson has thanked people for their support over the years.

"I will miss the Web and the young people associated with this place.

"I'll miss my friends, colleagues, staff and the supportive people around me," Mr Richardson said.

He said the goals he achieved at the Web would not have been achievable with out them as well.

"I hope to be working in the sector still and continue my networks with you all."

Peninsula Community Centre chief executive officer Mr Michael Nesbitt said the Web Youth Centre would "never find another Dion Richardson".

"This resignation was submitted on Monday, August 6, and formally accepted by me 24 hours later," Mr Nesbitt said.

"I won't even attempt to try to encapsulate all Dion's achievements as The Web manager - suffice to say he was/is The Web.

"Passion is a word sometimes diminished by over-use, but in Dion's case he has been a passionate and committed advocate for the young people of the Peninsula and the issues they confront for many years.

"We will never find another Dion Richardson.

"That other over-used word, unique, fits Dion like a glove.

"I will miss having him around the place, but as Dion himself has agreed, we all need to keep looking forward and adapting to changes within the community/welfare sector.

"To remain static is to perish."

Mr Nesbitt said a new manager should be appointed by the end of September.

Email, 8 Aug 2007 Dion Richardson, The Web Michael Nesbitt, Peninsula Community Centre