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 …
The River Festival 2019
It seems like ages ago but the River Festival really did bring a Beach Party to the town in July. This year’s Festival was a great success, thanks to a great deal of work by the committee members and support from the Avon Navigation Trust. We are grateful to be the beneficiaries of this event …
Riverside Youth Centre – the place to be!
Teenage Focus! – Gregory Sidaway (15) In the March issue I addressed the question of whether or not Pershore provides enough for young people. Continuing this debate, the Pershore Times decided to look into what Pershore does provide for young people. I had heard of the Youth Centre before, but never actually understood what it …
What goes on at the Riverside Youth Centre?
Tucked away between Asda and the Leisure Centre is a place where 9-17 year olds come to socialise at regular club nights and other sessions. A genuine community facility, the Youth Centre’s focus is firmly on provision for young people, providing positive activities for all that want to join in, and focusing support and guidance …