THE new youth club for young people living in and around Wells will be opening on Monday, October 7.
The youth club will take place at the Connect Centre every Monday from 6pm-8pm during term times. It is run by the YMCA Brunel Group with financing from Wells City Council, and will offer a range of activities to young people. Initially, these will be based on what has been successful at other clubs, but as the club develops, activities will be tailored according to the interests of those who attend.
The Wells Youth Club’s Team Leader is Abigail David. She said: “With nine youth clubs and four young carers’ groups, we work with anyone aged between ten and 19, with provisions for those up to 25 years old with Special Educational Needs.
“We encourage young people to be good neighbours and active members of their community. YMCA Youth Clubs provide safe spaces where every voice is heard and valued.”
The first time a person attends the club it is free, and after that they will pay £1. To sign up to join the club, complete the consent form at: forms.gle/AvNMEj3MqWZv3rux5. Consent must be provided by a parent/carer. For more information, email Abigail on AbigailDavid@ymca-bg.org
• Picture: Abigail David, left, and Youth Worker Kanisia Mounty, who will be working with Abigail at the Wells Youth Club, pictured at the entrance to the Connect Centre that the youth club will use (Philip Welch)