THE first session of the new Wells Youth Club in the Connect Centre proved a big success.
The opening on Monday, October 7, followed six months of YMCA staff meeting young people in Wells to see what they might like from a youth club, and on the night there were 19 young people there busy with clay modelling, decorating Halloween biscuits, playing pool, games, art and crafts, and enjoying discussion.
“It was a great atmosphere and our team led by Abi David worked well in providing a safe space for Wells young people and they engaged in a variety of positive fun activities. We were all really pleased with how it went,” said Mark Willcox, Director of Youth and Community at the YMCA Brunel Group which covers Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire, East and South Somerset.
“Over the next couple of weeks we will focus on finding out what types of activities we can explore together in the coming weeks and months,” said Abi.
The club, which is financed by a grant from Wells City Council, is open at the Connect Centre, off Chamberlain Street, from 6pm-8pm every Monday during term times.
The first time a young person attends the club it is free, and after that they will pay £1 an evening to cover the cost of snacks and drinks.
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 Abi on AbigailDavid@ymca-bg.org
• Picture: Volunteers Caroline Akhtar and Siobhan Goodwin help at Wells Youth Club