Swale Youth is passionate about seeing all young people in Swale thrive. They know that often the young people living in Swale villages and rural areas can feel disconnected. So they have been working hard over the Summer to develop a new youth initiative that connects Iwade, Newington & Upchurch youth - with each other.
Young people can meet Swale Youth workers Tina & Deb in Upchurch on Wednesday the 6th of October, between 6:30pm and 8:00pm - initially every 3 weeks.
Tina & Deb hope to meet and establish relationships with young people in Upchurch around the local hangouts such as the Paddock and gather ideas of what they would like to see and do. They hope to bring a van from which they will be able to provide outside games such as Soft Archery, Swingball, Football, Cricket and Rounders, to mention just a few. From the comfort of the van, they will provide a safe place to sit in wet weather, allow access to a hotspot where young people can use their phones, as well as providing hot drinks such as hot chocolate.
When they are fully established and have a regular group, they hope to offer outings at theme parks and local fun spots like Bowling Alleys and the Cinema.
Parents & Carers
Please ensure your young people know to only interact with the Swale Youth workers, and they know never to get into a strangers vehicle and never to go off with anybody they do not know. If people are in any doubt, please ask adults to show their ID and accompany your young people to and from the location.
For information about Swale Youth, visit >> www.swaleyouth.org.uk
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