0:00:02 > 0:00:04- I'm Mark.- And I'm Lauren. - And this is The Dengineers.
0:00:04 > 0:00:08The show that puts you in charge of building your very own dream den.
0:00:08 > 0:00:09THEY EXCLAIM
0:00:09 > 0:00:11Dens for adventure.
0:00:11 > 0:00:12Hello, trap door.
0:00:12 > 0:00:15Hanging out with your friends and family.
0:00:15 > 0:00:17This den is the best thing ever.
0:00:17 > 0:00:19And dens built to fulfil your dreams.
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- It's more than he could ever want. - Oh, Mum!- Ohh!
0:00:23 > 0:00:25Whatever your ideas, the Dengineers team are here
0:00:25 > 0:00:29to transform your inspiration into amazing spaces.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31Built especially for you.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34- ALL:- This den is done.
0:00:37 > 0:00:39- Hello!- Hello.
0:00:39 > 0:00:41Yes, you, Lola.
0:00:47 > 0:00:48Let's do it.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56- That is epic.- Really happy.
0:00:56 > 0:00:57It's amazing.
0:01:03 > 0:01:05Guys, you are in for a treat, because, today,
0:01:05 > 0:01:07the Dengineers are going big.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10That's right, we've come to this community centre in Manchester
0:01:10 > 0:01:12for an extra-special den.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14Soon there will be loads of kids here
0:01:14 > 0:01:17joining in in a half-term play scheme.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19And they have no idea that me and Mark are going to be hiding,
0:01:19 > 0:01:21ready to surprise them.
0:01:21 > 0:01:22And most importantly,
0:01:22 > 0:01:25they have no idea that they're going to be having a dream den made.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- I love it! Come on, we'd better go and hide.- Come on.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36Today's den is for the Youth On Solid Ground community centre,
0:01:36 > 0:01:39a BBC Children in Need-supported project in Manchester.
0:01:41 > 0:01:45I love coming here because I can have some fresh air,
0:01:45 > 0:01:46I can have a bit of fun.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50I get to do lots of things, like football.
0:01:52 > 0:01:53Sport is massive here,
0:01:53 > 0:01:56and is used to help the young people work on their teamwork,
0:01:56 > 0:01:58communication and confidence.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00Let go. Run.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04I enjoy doing sport because it gets you fit and active.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08If we had better sports facilities here, it would be good
0:02:08 > 0:02:11because you get to learn how to play cricket properly,
0:02:11 > 0:02:12tennis properly and football.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17My mum doesn't live with me at home,
0:02:17 > 0:02:19so it's important for me to come here
0:02:19 > 0:02:21because, obviously, there's so many, like,
0:02:21 > 0:02:23influences which I can reflect on,
0:02:23 > 0:02:26and so many people who, like, are there for me.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31This community hub is so important.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33It brings so many young people together
0:02:33 > 0:02:36from different backgrounds and cultures.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38If there's any issues around crime, antisocial behaviour,
0:02:38 > 0:02:40community cohesion,
0:02:40 > 0:02:43it's easy for us to address these issues with the young people
0:02:43 > 0:02:45and bring communities together.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47This place is vital to the community,
0:02:47 > 0:02:50and although it's used by hundreds of children every week,
0:02:50 > 0:02:53the outside space is in desperate need of work,
0:02:53 > 0:02:55as it's nearly impossible for them
0:02:55 > 0:02:58to do the sports and activities that they love.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02These guys need help from the Dengineers.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07Today, the community centre are running
0:03:07 > 0:03:10one of their popular play schemes...
0:03:10 > 0:03:12and our sneaky team have been in there,
0:03:12 > 0:03:14rigging their trusty minicams.
0:03:17 > 0:03:18Although the adults are in on the act,
0:03:18 > 0:03:20the children have no idea
0:03:20 > 0:03:22that me and Lauren are hiding out over the road,
0:03:22 > 0:03:24ready to surprise them with the news
0:03:24 > 0:03:27that they're going to have their dream den made.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- That was close. - It's fine, it's fine.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38So, basically, just through that door
0:03:38 > 0:03:41are loads of kids who are about to be told
0:03:41 > 0:03:44that they're going to have their dream den built
0:03:44 > 0:03:45here at the community centre.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47This is so exciting!
0:03:48 > 0:03:50- Hello!- Hello. - EXCITED SHOUTS
0:03:50 > 0:03:51How are you doing?
0:03:52 > 0:03:54How are you?
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- Hiya.- Are you all right?
0:03:57 > 0:03:58Are you ready for the news?
0:03:58 > 0:04:00I am Mark and this is Lauren,
0:04:00 > 0:04:03and we are from CBBC's The Dengineers.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06And we're here to tell you guys
0:04:06 > 0:04:10that you're going to have your very own...
0:04:10 > 0:04:14massive den made right here at the community centre.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17CHEERING
0:04:17 > 0:04:18When I saw Mark and Lauren,
0:04:18 > 0:04:20I thought it wasn't true that they were here.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- Hello!- Hello.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25CHEERING How are you doing?
0:04:25 > 0:04:28I couldn't believe my eyes. I thought I was dreaming.
0:04:30 > 0:04:35I think everyone was, like, so happy and then so, like, delighted
0:04:35 > 0:04:38that we're going to get a den, cos it's really cool.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40We've never had anything like it before.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43Who is excited for this massive den?
0:04:43 > 0:04:45THEY SHOUT OUT
0:04:45 > 0:04:49It's been hard work to keep it a secret from the children.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51As much as it's been exciting, it's been nerve-racking,
0:04:51 > 0:04:53cos it's just one little slip-up
0:04:53 > 0:04:55and then that can just blow the whole thing.
0:04:55 > 0:04:57THEY SHOUT OUT
0:04:57 > 0:04:59I don't know what's going to happen here,
0:04:59 > 0:05:01I don't know what you're going to do to our place,
0:05:01 > 0:05:04so, yeah, I'm looking forward to it, absolutely.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08Our first port of call is the Dengineers mobile HQ,
0:05:08 > 0:05:11which has some mega-cool technology to get this den on track.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15And it's Aisha and Abdul
0:05:15 > 0:05:18who are going to be representing the whole group.
0:05:18 > 0:05:19Welcome to the Dengineers mobile HQ.
0:05:19 > 0:05:21This is where we're going to download
0:05:21 > 0:05:24all of the ideas that you've got in your head
0:05:24 > 0:05:25onto this fancy old computer
0:05:25 > 0:05:28so we can start putting together some ideas for your den.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- Are you up for it? - BOTH:- Yeah.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32Let's go for it. What's the initial idea?
0:05:32 > 0:05:36To make the den, like, more sporty and bright colours.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40Dive in, find some pictures you think represents that idea.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- I like the tennis.- Tennis, nice.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45Why have you chosen that, Abdul?
0:05:45 > 0:05:48I like it cos they zoom into the foot
0:05:48 > 0:05:50and the ball is like they're going to take the perfect free kick.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- And you love football.- Yeah.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54I think we should have a running track
0:05:54 > 0:05:57because, like, loads of people like running, relay and cross-country.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59That's a really cool thing, cos it's really inclusive.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- Everyone can join in, can't they? - Yeah.- Which is really cool.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- It doesn't really matter if you're good or bad at it.- Absolutely.
0:06:05 > 0:06:06- Everyone can run.- Perfect.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- On the walls, we might have some rock climbing gear.- Yeah.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- That would be cool.- Like that one.
0:06:13 > 0:06:14- Nice.- I like that.
0:06:14 > 0:06:19I like this one, because it shows all the sports that we can play.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- Good idea.- Yeah. - That sums the den, doesn't it?
0:06:21 > 0:06:22Little bit of everything, isn't it?
0:06:22 > 0:06:24And we'll pick this picture,
0:06:24 > 0:06:26because it's a nice place where you can hang out,
0:06:26 > 0:06:29and there's loads of street art that people really like.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- I really like it.- There's going to be quite a lot of hard work,
0:06:31 > 0:06:34because we're not just making a den for one person.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36We're making it for loads of people.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40This mood board is a sports lover's dream
0:06:40 > 0:06:43as well as being cool and colourful.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46This den is going to be quite a challenge.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51And we've got just the designer for the job.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55Meet Sege,
0:06:55 > 0:06:59a creative genius with over 30 years in the building biz.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03He knows how to nail a massive project just like this one.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- Sege, how are you?- Mark, very well. How are you?- Nice to see you.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- Meet the guys.- Hiya. Hiya, chaps. - ALL:- Hi.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12Pleased to meet you all.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14Now, this is Sege. He is the den-building machine.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16He's going to make this den incredible.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18Tell them what's going to happen here, Sege.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21There's loads and loads, Mark. I know all the things that you want.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24We've got stuff for you to climb on, stuff for you to play sports on.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- Ohh!- We've got... Oh, we have, yeah.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30We've got some fantastic stuff for you to play sports on.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32We've got a stage, we've got a chill-out area backstage,
0:07:32 > 0:07:34which is really, really cool as well,
0:07:34 > 0:07:36where you can do lots of performing on.
0:07:36 > 0:07:37We've got a great running track
0:07:37 > 0:07:39which is going to test your sprinting,
0:07:39 > 0:07:41and we've got a fantastic pitch.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- Are you excited? ALL:- Yeah!
0:07:43 > 0:07:45- Do you like Sege's ideas?- Yeah!
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- Are we ready to build it?- I think we are, yeah.- Come on, let's go.
0:07:48 > 0:07:49Let's get going.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54Sege has designed the den to sweep around the whole community centre.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58There'll be a multi-use sports pitch and a 25-metre running track
0:07:58 > 0:08:02with a huge climbing commentary tower at one end.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05There'll also be a performance stage with a cool backstage area
0:08:05 > 0:08:08and some other surprises along the way, too.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14It's time for the Dengineers to get stuck into the groundworks.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17First, they need to move the container
0:08:17 > 0:08:19to the other side of the site.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28Then they can dig up the ground where the running track will go...
0:08:30 > 0:08:32..so they can put a layer of cement down
0:08:32 > 0:08:35which the track will eventually sit on top of.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39They're also digging a massive hole
0:08:39 > 0:08:43for the sunken trampoline to go into...
0:08:43 > 0:08:47and preparing the ground for the stage and climbing tower.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50It's been a totally action-packed start for the den,
0:08:50 > 0:08:52and with the groundworks almost complete,
0:08:52 > 0:08:57it's time to make this incredibly messy site "Dengineers only".
0:09:01 > 0:09:04Are you confident the Dengineers are going to make this happen?
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- ALL:- Ooooh!- No!
0:09:06 > 0:09:09No confidence whatsoever? Are YOU confident it's going to happen?
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- ALL:- Yeah!
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- Right, you see this sign?- Yeah. - Dengineers only.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17That means you lot have got to shoo.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20So take one last look and then sling your hook.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- What?!- All right?
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Off you go. Dengineers only now. THEY ALL TALK AT ONCE
0:09:24 > 0:09:26Get off. Go on.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- KIDS CHANT:- Only Dengineers! Only Dengineers!
0:09:29 > 0:09:32Only Dengineers! Only Dengineers!
0:09:32 > 0:09:34Only Dengineers!
0:09:36 > 0:09:38Now we've got rid of the adults,
0:09:38 > 0:09:40it's time for the Dengineers to properly take over
0:09:40 > 0:09:44and for the real fun to begin.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47This den is going to be huge, and to get it done in time,
0:09:47 > 0:09:50the team are really going to have to crack on.
0:09:50 > 0:09:51There's so much going on today
0:09:51 > 0:09:54that I'm going to be making sure that everybody,
0:09:54 > 0:09:56all the Dengineers, are hard at work,
0:09:56 > 0:09:59because it's so important that everybody is working.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05What have you done to her back?
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- Aisha!- Turn round a minute.
0:10:07 > 0:10:08Look at this.
0:10:10 > 0:10:11What?!
0:10:11 > 0:10:13You know when you put it in the pot? Don't just let it drip.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16You're going to have to just brush it off the side like that.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18Today is all about the stage.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20To stay on track,
0:10:20 > 0:10:23the team need to get the base in, the walls up and the roof on
0:10:23 > 0:10:25all by the end of the day.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28The stage is progressing really, really well.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30At the moment, the weather's holding us up a little bit.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33It's really causing a bit of a problem.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36We're going to have to try and get used to it and get round it,
0:10:36 > 0:10:38which we are doing, but all's good.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40And while the team push on,
0:10:40 > 0:10:43I'm going to have a chat with adult helpers Majid and Karis.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47I wanted to talk about the community centre first of all.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49What's it like around here?
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Well, before we were offering our services,
0:10:52 > 0:10:54you know, crime was pretty high,
0:10:54 > 0:10:56antisocial behaviour was really high,
0:10:56 > 0:10:58so within the first three years of setting up,
0:10:58 > 0:11:02we reduced antisocial behaviour by 73%.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- 73%? That's almost three quarters it's come down?- Yeah.
0:11:06 > 0:11:07There wasn't much going on for young people.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10There were no sort of like purpose youth centres
0:11:10 > 0:11:13or community centres or sports centres around the community,
0:11:13 > 0:11:16so young people just hanging on the streets, hanging in the park.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20We provide open access youth clubs, play schemes,
0:11:20 > 0:11:23after-school clubs and a lot of sports programmes.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26You're literally taking these people who had nowhere better to go,
0:11:26 > 0:11:28bringing them into the heart of the community
0:11:28 > 0:11:32and making everyone sort of feel like a bit more of a family.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34Yeah, everybody knows each other, everyone's safe,
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- and they all play together nicer. - Yeah.
0:11:36 > 0:11:37So, finally,
0:11:37 > 0:11:40what difference do you think this den is going to make to the guys?
0:11:40 > 0:11:43Oh, it's going to make such a massive difference.
0:11:43 > 0:11:44It's going to be amazing.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46I'm sure the young people are going to be over the moon.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48They're going to be so excited.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50I think, from the little bit we've seen from far away,
0:11:50 > 0:11:53you know, the whole building's been transformed.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56Seen so many things going in, I think it's going to be amazing.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58They're going to love it.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03It's been a tough day for our Dengineers,
0:12:03 > 0:12:05and as they push to get done what they need to
0:12:05 > 0:12:07before they can go home,
0:12:07 > 0:12:09classic Wrighty wants to embrace the sports theme
0:12:09 > 0:12:12with a keepy-uppy challenge.
0:12:12 > 0:12:13Here we go, right. Here's for a ten.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15One, two, three, four...
0:12:15 > 0:12:17Oh, it's gone over the fence!
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- It's not rugby. - I know, mate. I know.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22What about we get one of the Dengineers in?
0:12:22 > 0:12:25Simon, give me that. In you go.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28Are you ready? Are you ready for this?
0:12:28 > 0:12:31I'm ready. Let me just get this shot. Hang on. Hang on.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33One, two, three, four, five...
0:12:33 > 0:12:36Six. Ohh!
0:12:36 > 0:12:37Not bad from old Simon.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Now let the pro have a go.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42- KIDS:- 1, 2, 3, 4,
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- 5, 6...- Ohh!
0:12:44 > 0:12:47..7, 8, 9, 10,
0:12:47 > 0:12:4911, 12, 13, 14,
0:12:49 > 0:12:5315, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
0:12:53 > 0:12:5521, 22...
0:12:55 > 0:12:57No! That's a cheat!
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- The ball! I got the ball. - That's a cheat!
0:13:06 > 0:13:08It's the start of a new day.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11You just want it to move that way slightly, towards Greg.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15And Sege and the team really need to get going with the commentary tower.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18This morning, we're building the log climb commentary tower,
0:13:18 > 0:13:21which is becoming a bit of a feat, to say the least.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24We're all sort of struggling. They're heavy logs.
0:13:24 > 0:13:25A lot of puffing and panting.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27So we're starting to build the main structure,
0:13:27 > 0:13:30and it's looking very, very good, very interesting.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34The structure is made out of spruce tree logs,
0:13:34 > 0:13:38and the biggest ones weigh around 180kg.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40The positioning of the logs is crucial,
0:13:40 > 0:13:43and it's going to take some major concentration from the team.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47While the commentary tower continues skywards,
0:13:47 > 0:13:49it's time for an upcycle.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56OK, guys, see this ugly old container?
0:13:56 > 0:13:59All the paint's peeling off it and it looks a bit tatty, doesn't it?
0:13:59 > 0:14:03Well, this is going to be our cool upcycle project, OK?
0:14:03 > 0:14:05So what we're going to do is, we're going to sand it down,
0:14:05 > 0:14:08get all these ugly bits off, and then we're going to redecorate it
0:14:08 > 0:14:11so it looks really smart and new for your new den.
0:14:11 > 0:14:12Let's get sanding!
0:14:12 > 0:14:16This container is used by the centre for storage,
0:14:16 > 0:14:19so it'll be great for the team to get it looking super fly
0:14:19 > 0:14:22and in keeping with the rest of the den.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25Oh, that looks like good, hard work from you all.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29Once all the rust and peeling paint has been sanded off,
0:14:29 > 0:14:31the painting team can move in
0:14:33 > 0:14:35they've brought in the A team. That's us.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37Guys, give our camera a wave.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43With the container now a blank canvas,
0:14:43 > 0:14:47it's ready for Dengineer artist Paul to finish off later
0:14:47 > 0:14:48with some cool artwork.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54And while the team carry on with the build,
0:14:54 > 0:14:57I've brought our young Dengineers for a super sporty treat
0:14:57 > 0:14:59to the National Cycling Centre in Manchester.
0:15:01 > 0:15:05It's the official training track for Team GB.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07Come on, Mark. Faster!
0:15:07 > 0:15:10And it's where many of the team's medal-winning
0:15:10 > 0:15:13Olympic and Paralympic cyclists train.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- Hello, guys. ALL:- Hello!
0:15:18 > 0:15:20But before these guys can get on the track,
0:15:20 > 0:15:24they're going to have some tuition from bike expert Lisa.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28The first thing we're going to do is you're going to practise
0:15:28 > 0:15:31starting and stopping.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33Wow, that was super.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37These are special racing bikes designed for velodrome cycling.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41Unlike normal bikes, their feet are clipped into the pedals,
0:15:41 > 0:15:44meaning they can't put them down when they start and stop,
0:15:44 > 0:15:46so they have to use the rail.
0:15:46 > 0:15:47Pedal, pedal, pedal!
0:15:47 > 0:15:50Normally when I'm on a bike, I normally put my feet down to stop
0:15:50 > 0:15:53or press the brakes, but on this bike, it had no brakes
0:15:53 > 0:15:57and your feet were attached to the pedals, so it was harder to stop.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01Oh, are you all right?
0:16:02 > 0:16:05Slow right down. Slow right down.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07Once they've mastered the art of stopping,
0:16:07 > 0:16:10it's time for them to hit the track.
0:16:10 > 0:16:12Looking good. Keep going, keep going.
0:16:14 > 0:16:15Push your foot to the floor.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18Nice and fast, come on, come up the track.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20Come on, keep pedalling.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22SHOUTS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
0:16:22 > 0:16:23Well done, that's good.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25It's a bit nervous when you look at it, when you go on the slope.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28But when you're riding, you just don't think about it.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30You keep on going, it's easy.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32Pedal hard, pedal!
0:16:32 > 0:16:34Push, look forwards. Pedal hard, pedal hard.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37It felt really, like, unstable, and it felt like
0:16:37 > 0:16:39you were going to fall off,
0:16:39 > 0:16:42but then, after that, it was good fun.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44Hello!
0:16:47 > 0:16:50I think that deserves a high-five. Well done.
0:16:50 > 0:16:54All of you, amazing. Well done, guys.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57Give yourself a round of applause. Brilliant.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11Back at the build, the team have had a successful day.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14The commentary tower is up and standing at its full height
0:17:14 > 0:17:16of three-and-a-half metres.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21The backstage chill-out area is taking shape.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24And the guys have put in the awesome sunken trampoline.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30They're on track for now, but there's still tons of work to do.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33The next couple of days are going to be full-on if this den
0:17:33 > 0:17:35is going to get done in time.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37The Dengineers have been absolutely brilliant today.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42Everybody has mucked in again on another tough day. It's been hard.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45People are exhausted now, but I think we've achieved a lot,
0:17:45 > 0:17:47so really, really happy. Really pleased.
0:17:50 > 0:17:51It's day three of the build.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56So, here we've got the stage.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59Obviously it's not done as yet, still loads of work to do.
0:17:59 > 0:18:01We're going to get cracking on that in a little bit,
0:18:01 > 0:18:04but, until then, I think somebody's already enjoying it.
0:18:10 > 0:18:11It's a really early start this morning.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14Everybody's turned up, everybody's eager and willing to go.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17Weather's great, rubber safety floor guys have turned up.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20It's going to be colour, colour, colour all the way today. Brilliant.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22Can't wait. Excited.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25The rubber crumb safety flooring will be used
0:18:25 > 0:18:29for the multi-purpose sports pitch and the running track.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31But before any of it can be laid down,
0:18:31 > 0:18:34the Dengineers need to get their power tools out.
0:18:37 > 0:18:41Using a disc cutter, they're cutting a small trench in the concrete.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45This might seem like an odd thing to do, but it's really important.
0:18:47 > 0:18:52Concrete expands in warmer weather and contracts when it's cold.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55These trenches we're cutting are called expansion joints.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57They allow the concrete to move
0:18:57 > 0:19:00underneath the rubber crumb safety flooring.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03If we didn't do this, the concrete would crack randomly,
0:19:03 > 0:19:05which could cause big problems in the future.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11This flooring is made using recycled tyres,
0:19:11 > 0:19:14and then bound together using polyurethane.
0:19:19 > 0:19:21It's going to be great for the centre
0:19:21 > 0:19:23as it's one of the safest surfaces available,
0:19:23 > 0:19:25usable in all weathers,
0:19:25 > 0:19:28fast draining and very resistant.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35While the floor goes down, our young Dengineers
0:19:35 > 0:19:38are busy painting the back of the skills board.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43Then artist Paul is going to paint some super cool images on the front.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46So how will they actually use this?
0:19:46 > 0:19:48What we're going to do is stick on here, now,
0:19:48 > 0:19:52all the labels of all the holes, so, in other words, football, netball...
0:19:52 > 0:19:54Oh, OK.
0:19:54 > 0:19:56- Skills tester, you see?- Got it!
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- Cricket.- Oh, brilliant.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04With only two days to go until the big day,
0:20:04 > 0:20:06the team are full steam ahead.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08The children have been a massive help,
0:20:08 > 0:20:10but they now have to leave the site
0:20:10 > 0:20:13and won't see the final den until the big reveal.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16So far, it's been very exciting.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18There's been a lot of builders going in and out,
0:20:18 > 0:20:21and it looks like they're working very hard.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23I am really looking forward to seeing this,
0:20:23 > 0:20:25but I'm not sure if Sege can do it in time,
0:20:25 > 0:20:27cos there's a lot more things to go,
0:20:27 > 0:20:31but I'm hoping that it will and I'm really excited for it.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41With just one day to go before the big reveal,
0:20:41 > 0:20:45the weather has taken a turn for the worse,
0:20:45 > 0:20:48and it's causing big problems for the build.
0:20:48 > 0:20:52It's affecting the paintwork, it's affecting the soft-floor surfacing.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56A lot to do, so many problems in our way.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00The team are bringing all the items they can indoors.
0:21:02 > 0:21:07Dengineers are having to work under pieces of tarpaulin...
0:21:07 > 0:21:10and gazebos are going up over the rubber crumb flooring
0:21:10 > 0:21:12to try and keep it dry.
0:21:12 > 0:21:13With this weather that we've got now,
0:21:13 > 0:21:17it's having a massive effect on the safety flooring
0:21:17 > 0:21:22because they literally just can't lay the floor in this weather.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25Unfortunately, there's a chance it's not going to get done,
0:21:25 > 0:21:28which is going to be really disappointing for everybody,
0:21:28 > 0:21:31but we're going to try our best.
0:21:34 > 0:21:38But it looks like it could be Sege's lucky day.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40Look at that blue sky.
0:21:40 > 0:21:44Eh? I mean, this is what we want. Look at it. No more rain.
0:21:47 > 0:21:48With the weather holding off,
0:21:48 > 0:21:50the team are finally able to start getting
0:21:50 > 0:21:52the next layer of flooring down.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57This is what will really bring some colour and excitement to the den.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03They can also start putting down the turf,
0:22:03 > 0:22:06which will be crucial in making the den look finished.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11Although the Dengineers are now able to go full steam ahead,
0:22:11 > 0:22:15they're not where they wanted to be at this point...
0:22:15 > 0:22:19and there's still a lot to get done before the big den reveal tomorrow.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29It's finally the day of the big den reveal,
0:22:29 > 0:22:32but because of the bad weather yesterday,
0:22:32 > 0:22:36the Dengineers are nowhere near ready.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40Sege, the den needs to be revealed today to the kids, and behind me...
0:22:40 > 0:22:42I don't even know how to describe this.
0:22:42 > 0:22:43What are we going to do about this?
0:22:43 > 0:22:45We've still got a fair bit to do.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47We're getting there, though, we're getting there.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49Are you? Because that looks horrendous.
0:22:49 > 0:22:50Well, yeah, it does at the moment.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53It's just a bit of old, wet mud, but we're going to get turf on that.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55It's going to look lovely and green.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58- When I was walking in, there's a running track over there.- Yeah.
0:22:58 > 0:23:01It looks great. Two blue lines. But there's a middle line that's black.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03There's a bit of an issue with that running track over there
0:23:03 > 0:23:05because there should be three colours on there.
0:23:05 > 0:23:07It needs to be topped off with an orange.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09We're running behind on that one.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11What is the backup if we don't get that finished?
0:23:11 > 0:23:12Because they can't play on that.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15Well, there's no doubt about it. It's got to get finished.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17We're not even going to consider a backup.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19We're just going to get it done.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22'It's a race against time
0:23:22 > 0:23:24'for the team to get the rest of the coloured flooring down...
0:23:26 > 0:23:28'..and finish off laying the turf.'
0:23:28 > 0:23:30Ah!
0:23:30 > 0:23:32I'm going to drop it. I'm going to drop it.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36It's a good job we've got Children In Need's Pudsey here
0:23:36 > 0:23:38to lend us a hand.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40Up you go, yeah.
0:23:40 > 0:23:41Easy. Got it.
0:23:44 > 0:23:48With the big reveal looming, people from the community
0:23:48 > 0:23:52have started to arrive, eager to see their sports-themed den.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56And with one last push from our Dengineers...
0:23:56 > 0:23:59they have finally finished.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13Just one week ago, this community centre in Manchester was drab,
0:24:13 > 0:24:17empty and in need of repair.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20Now it's an explosion of fun and colour.
0:24:20 > 0:24:24With a 25 metre running track.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27A multi-use sports pitch.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31Bleachers for spectators to sit on.
0:24:31 > 0:24:36A commentary tower, which is also an amazing climbing frame.
0:24:36 > 0:24:40The upcycled container and skills board.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44And, of course, the huge stage and backstage area
0:24:44 > 0:24:47for when people want to chill out and relax.
0:24:48 > 0:24:52And it's finally time for them to all see it.
0:24:52 > 0:24:55Guys, are you ready to see your den?
0:24:55 > 0:24:57CHEERING
0:25:01 > 0:25:05ALL: Five...four...three... two...one...
0:25:05 > 0:25:08CHEERING
0:25:11 > 0:25:13Come on in. Come on down.
0:25:13 > 0:25:15Do we like it?
0:25:15 > 0:25:18CHEERING
0:25:18 > 0:25:20- Have a look round. Come on. - Let's go for it.
0:25:20 > 0:25:22Go, go, go, go.
0:25:28 > 0:25:34I think it's so good. Oh, my gosh. It has so many different colours.
0:25:34 > 0:25:37It's amazing.
0:25:37 > 0:25:40What this den will mean for our community is a lot.
0:25:40 > 0:25:43It'll mean, like, something so special to everyone, like,
0:25:43 > 0:25:45I don't think anyone will forget this day.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47It's such a memorable moment.
0:25:53 > 0:25:56What's so cool about all these boards is they wipe off.
0:25:56 > 0:26:01So you can keep painting them over and over again in any colours,
0:26:01 > 0:26:04any faces, anybody you want.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07It has been brilliant. I couldn't have wanted a better reaction.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10It has made everything - all the hard work - worth it.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12It's just superb.
0:26:20 > 0:26:22My favourite bit of the den is probably the treehouse,
0:26:22 > 0:26:26where we can climb up and see all the other things around
0:26:26 > 0:26:27and just play up there.
0:26:29 > 0:26:31My favourite bit is the stage,
0:26:31 > 0:26:34because you get to act out anything you want,
0:26:34 > 0:26:36dance out whatever you want.
0:26:40 > 0:26:43On the backstage, the chill-out area, I think it's very cool,
0:26:43 > 0:26:48cos inside the tables, there's glass with pictures of a lot of memories.
0:26:48 > 0:26:49These are cool, aren't they?
0:26:52 > 0:26:55And the sunken trampoline is also proving to be
0:26:55 > 0:26:57a firm favourite with all of us.
0:27:01 > 0:27:03The Dengineers have done a brilliant job.
0:27:03 > 0:27:05I didn't think for one minute that they'd pull it off.
0:27:05 > 0:27:09This den will mean so much to the young people in the community.
0:27:09 > 0:27:11It's every kid's dream. It's going to be somewhere
0:27:11 > 0:27:13where they can all come and hang out together.
0:27:13 > 0:27:17It's colourful, it's safe, there's absolutely everything here for them.
0:27:17 > 0:27:20They're just going to be living the dream, really.
0:27:24 > 0:27:28Sege has done an amazing job. He has listened to the kids.
0:27:28 > 0:27:29This is what they asked for.
0:27:29 > 0:27:32They wanted trampolining, they wanted a running track,
0:27:32 > 0:27:34they wanted a treehouse, they wanted a sports pitch,
0:27:34 > 0:27:36they wanted a place where they could do arts.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39They've got it all.
0:27:39 > 0:27:44My hope for the future of this den is that it inspires budding athletes
0:27:44 > 0:27:47and it inspires budding actresses and actors
0:27:47 > 0:27:49and performers and artists.
0:27:49 > 0:27:53All of that would be wonderful. That would be a success.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57And after a final sign off from Pudsey,
0:27:57 > 0:28:00there's just one thing left to do.
0:28:00 > 0:28:03ALL: This den is done!
0:28:03 > 0:28:05CHEERING