Summer Programme 2021
Youth work & room with a view
Welcome back to Pershore Riverside Centre
What a delight to see local people coming in back into the Centre! A real sense of the young people, young parents and babies coming out of isolation and being able to enjoy activities in small groups again. Some simply enjoying being outside, by the river in the sun, taking time to unwind. We are …
Restoring our hall in 2021
Thank you to the William A Cadbury Charitable Trust and Friends of Pershore Hospital who kindly funded the restoration of our 26-year-old hall floor to a beautifully shiny surface, free from cracks and very much nicer to use! We also want to express a big thanks to one of our trustees Dan Boatman for his …
NEW Parent & Baby Group Thursday afternoons
Our NEW weekly Parent & Baby Group will start on Thursday 15 April 2021, running from 1.00-2.30pm. Drop in to see what is on offer! Sessions are free so come, with or without your child, to meet other parents in a fun, friendly environment, with help at hand if needed. Young parents are particularly welcome. …
Graffiti workshop memorial March 2020
On 18 March, Graffiti Artist Andy Mills – aka Title – from Birmingham worked with 10 former and current youth group members to create two murals. This project is part of the refurbishment of our music room, so one illustrates the word MUSIC. The other is more poignant: “Our teenage groups suggested that we dedicate …
Healthy Living Project for SEND families
Sunday Club, which caters for SEND children and their families, had a big win from a Sport England. This is funding a new session leader for 6 months to engage with the group and introduce a fun approach to exercise and healthy lifestyles. Nicole Haines-Thorn will also train our existing staff to provide fun, active, …
Opening our doors again in Spring 2021
Great news! The Government’s Road Map Stage 2 allows us to invite larger groups of young people to return to the Centre. So, from 12 April, we will be running a number of social sessions over three evenings each week. These pre-booked sessions are scheduled to ensure the Centre is not too full at any …
Providing continuous support for young people & families
Through adaptability and creativity, dedicated youth workers at the Riverside Centre are helping teens, NEETS and children with additional needs to cope with uncertainty, interrupted learning and isolation. Following the rules Government lockdown rules and tiers have always allowed support for vulnerable young people and their families. Complying with these rules and operating within the …
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