We are a fully integrated Youth Centre What we aim to do:
1. To facilitate, resource and co-ordinate a wide range of responsive and accessible provision for young people between the ages of 13-19 years up to 25 years old for young people identified as LDD
2. To create an informal environment which is conducive to promoting personal and social education, through our Carers Guidance Service.
3. To promote integration between young people from different backgrounds and with different abilities.
4. To develop interest and help young people gain skills and accreditation which will enhance their employment opportunities Regular activities include—boxing training, cooking, table tennis, recording studio sessions, quizzes, football, film nights, t-shirt and design and printing, Keyboard lessons, Art , Play station 4 games on large screen, quizzes and puzzles, Make up and beauty, debates on topical issues, Prince’s Trust Team Programme, CV writing, job finding, apprenticeships, business enterprise, art therapy and counselling, sexual health and housing advice. The regular program is complimented by a variety of educational and recreational events and trips. Members have access to a fully equipped computer room linked to the Internet. We have a studio and our members are trained to use it. We have a volunteer scheme for young people to help them get experience of being a youth worker. We offer free transport to and from the centre for young people with disabilities. We are open for daytime provision, Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 5.30pm (Careers Service) and Monday to Friday 7 to 10pm (Wednesday is exclusive to young people identified as LDD). We have a homework club on Sunday morning, from 10am to 2pm.
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