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for 11 to 19-year-olds every week. It will have hosted | for 11 to 19-year-olds every week. It will have hosted | ||
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a trustee—especially those with a human resources | a trustee—especially those with a human resources | ||
background—is invited to | background—is invited to get in touch. | ||
The weekly youth sessions are: | The weekly youth sessions are: | ||
Latest revision as of 16:12, 26 October 2024
YOUNGSTERS LEARN FROM WORK EXPERIENCE
The Hub has been buzzing with energy this year, providing vibrant, free, open-access youth sessions for 11 to 19-year-olds every week. It will have hosted well over 100 youth sessions, welcoming nearly 200 different young people, with average attendance standing at 30 per session, offering opportunities to make new friends, connect with peers, or simply hang out in a fun environment. In July, it hit a record turnout of 52 young people at a Thursday session.
The summer was especially busy, with taster sessions for pupils from Claygate Primary, Cranmere, and Rowan Schools, introducing Year 6 students to The Hub. And Summer Mondays ensured that children were well fed and learned skills. The Wednesday sports sessions have also been a hit, with Platform Sports Coaches leading exciting multisport activities and games. And The Hub is thrilled to support enthusiastic young volunteers participating in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
One of The Hub’s aims is to build confidence and help young people feel valued, and a highlight this year has been seeing older members being eager for work experience opportunities at The Hub. Finn, 18, was among them. He said: “I help at The Hub throughout the day, taking on more behind-the-scenes jobs. I’ve learned how much effort goes into creating a Hub session. Thanks to them, I know that I can do hard things.” The Hub expresses huge gratitude to Finn, Max, Olly, Honey, Abby, Luke, Theo, Callum, Libby, and Alex, whose hard work made a big difference.
The Hub thrives because of generous donations of time, money, and resources given by trustees, volunteers, and the local community. Anyone looking to make a difference and join a group of fun, warm-hearted individuals, should consider helping—it always needs volunteers, mentors or those who could simply share their profession, hobby or life skills with young people. And anyone able to become a trustee—especially those with a human resources background—is invited to get in touch.
The weekly youth sessions are:
- Tuesdays 6pm-8pm (ages 11-19, drop-in—free)
- Wednesdays 6pm-7.30pm (Sports for Year 6 to Year 8—£2 per session)
- Thursdays 7pm-9pm (ages 11-19, drop-in—free)
For information, email hello@claygatehub.org.uk.
