West Hyde and Maple Cross Youth Project, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth

DateOngoing
CostFree
Venue LocationMaple Cross, Rickmansworth
  • Sport / Outdoor Adventure
  • Entertain Me
  • Health
  • Volunteer
  • Learning & Careers
  • Advice & Information

If you are aged 13-19, there's something here for you! We offer a really varied programme of activities reflecting the issues and interests of our members - and it's all FREE! All sessions offer computer access, art & craft activities, pool, snooker, table tennis and the use of our all-weather Astroturf pitch.

These Monday and Tuesday sessions are all completely free. No need to book - just turn up!

We are now also offering you HEALTHY LIVING DROP IN SESSIONS - information and advice on healthy living, stopping smoking and sexual health & relationships, FREE condoms (C card) and chlamydia screening service.on Monday 23rd January, Monday 27th February and Monday 26th March 2012, from 6pm to 7.30pm.

In January 2012 we are having the building redecorated so we have decided it will be safer to close the centre until the work is completed. Activities will resume on 23rd January.

Here's the main programme of activities for spring 2012...

MONDAYS 6.00–9.00pm

January 2012:
23rd Food Allergy and Intolerance week coffee bar menu
30th UKYP elections and Internet Safety

February 2012:
6th Valentine partners – what makes a good or bad partner?
13th Sexual health – self esteem, keeping yourself safe
20th Flip out with pancake day
27th Body Image – do you like yours?

March 2012
5th Body Image – diets and media
12th No Smoking day activities plus the West Hyde graffiti project begins!
19th Substance misuse – effects on your life and your pocket and graffiti wall
26th Graffiti wall and what's your poison – alcohol and its effects


TUESDAYS 6.00–9.00pm

January 2012:
24th Circuit training and bleep test
31st Superstars V Superfits

February 2012:
7th Visit to YouthPoint
14th Olympic 2112, enhanced performances or pure talent?
21st Drugs – image or addiction,
28th Substance misuse – what’s the true impact?

March 2012:
6th British passions - football and cricket
13th Football and rounders + no smoking day
20th Graffiti wall and substance misuse
27th Football and cricket in a box!

Apex Sports will be working with us this term to develop our football skills and encourage healthy lifestyles on Tuesdays from 14th February to 7th March 2012.

The venue is well-suited to the varied activities on offer. The external area is fenced and used for football, team games and environmental studies. There is a very positive volunteering ethos at the project where the older young people are able to plan and deliver the programme of activities.

Fully wheelchair accessible.

Opportunity Details

Venue: West Hyde and Maple Cross Youth Centre, Old Uxbridge Road, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 9XL

Age Category: 13-19

Cost: Free

Other age info: Up to 25 if you have a learning difficulty or a disability

Timing and Repeats: Every Monday and Tuesday 6pm-9pm

Booking Info: Drop-in / no booking needed

Contact: Pauline Butcher, tel:01992 901515

Organisation: Youth Connexions Hertfordshire, tel: 01992 901515, email: pauline.butcher@hertscc.gov.uk

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