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Recently, our Outdoor Employment Programme Trainees were pleased to join Glastonbury Festival as part of Oxfam's fully funded Volunteer Scheme!

Young Bristol and Glastonbury Festival were pleased to invite six young people from our Outdoor Employment Programme to volunteer at the iconic festival! The group worked in numerous sections across the festival weekend as part of Oxfam's fully funded Volunteer Scheme.

When our trainees weren’t volunteering, the group soaked up the amazing atmosphere during the festival, listened to some great music performed live by a number of artists as well as met other volunteers who were invited to join the festival from a number of other different schemes and programmes!

“I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who arranged for us to join the Oxfam volunteers, and helped to make an amazing opportunity for us all. It's been incredible to work at and enjoy Glastonbury for the first time this year. Woke up in my own bed this morning and it all felt like a crazy dream”

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said Jay, Outdoor Employment Trainee

We would like to extend a huge thank you to the team at Glastonbury Festival, Worthy Farm and Oxfam for making this opportunity possible for a number of our trainees and helping them to make this an unforgettable experience! Well done and thank you to all the trainees that attended who worked incredibly hard during their shifts and helped to make the whole event a success!

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If you would like to take part in our Outdoor Employment Programme or would like to find out more, click here!

Thanks to Bristol City Council Community Infrastructure Levy Fund, we are pleased to see Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre under refurbishment, with exciting developments to the centre’s facilities and outdoor area!

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Since its inception in 2000, our Pooles Wharf Activity Centre has evolved to become one of Bristol’s premier providers of outdoor pursuits. The vibrant hub is home to a broad range of water-based opportunities for Bristol’s young people and the wider community, as well as hosting Young Bristol’s Outdoor Employment Programme, Kayak Club, Holiday Clubs and more!

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As part of the charity’s 2022-25 Strategic Priorities, we have focused on investing in our infrastructure, resources and buildings, ensuring young people and their communities have an environment that they can thrive in.

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The centre’s refurbishments have been made possible by Bristol City Council's Community Infrastructure Levy Fund as well as matched investment from Young Bristol, which has enabled us to give a much-needed modernisation to the centre. The refurbishments to the centre include slip resistant safety flooring, energy efficient lighting throughout, fully accessible bathroom, as well as the addition of double glazing to further boost our energy efficiency, helping to bring down the cost of utilities.

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The funding from Bristol City Council as well as our investments, have allowed us to transform the space, giving young people, schools, youth groups and the wider community an improved experience when accessing and using the facilities at the centre.

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The improvements, which began earlier this year, have also seen the installation of a new kitchen, toilets, interior and exterior lighting, windows and flooring, as well as an expansion of the downstairs entranceway.

This month, Young Bristol invited 13 young people from across our Community Youth Club network to join us at this years NABGC Essex Adventure Weekend!

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We were pleased to see a number of young people from Avon Youth Club, BS14 Stockwood Youth Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People, Henbury Youth Club on Wheels and The Grove @ Bedminster Down. The group travelled from Bristol to Essex Outdoors Mersea Activity Centre, where they took part in a weekend full of amazing activities!

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The residential weekend allowed young people to experience camping independently for two nights. For some of our young people, this was their first time camping and leaving Bristol without a parent or carer. It was great to see the group learn new life skills whilst camping.

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Across the weekend, our young people got involved with a number of sporting activities such as archery, laser tag zip wiring, high ropes, climbing walls and bush craft. Our group also got involved with a number of more relaxing activities such as visiting the beach. During these activities, the group were able to form bonds with young people from other youth clubs in Bristol as well as young people across the country!

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Thank you NABGC and Essex Boys and Girls Clubs for arranging an amazing residential for young people to try new activities, make new friendships and learn life skills. We would also like to thank Clarion Housing for providing us with the funding to take young people to experience new opportunities!

We are pleased to announce that we have been able to purchase our Young Leaders their own uniforms. Our 8 Young Leaders were excited to feel like part of the team with their new Young Bristol branded hoodies.

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Across our Community Youth Club network, we have a number of young people who are excited to join our voluntary team as young leaders! The role of our Young Leaders is to support the staff team and junior young people by running their own sports or crafts activities. Our Young Leaders also help with other jobs throughout sessions at their club such as running the Tuck Shop and supporting registrations.

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Young Leaders also help new young people to settle into the new environment. The team do this by introducing new young people to our current groups that attend and make sure they get involved with team sports and craft activities, which will help them to form new bonds!

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We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust who provided us with the funding to purchase our Young Leaders uniform! If you would like to learn how you can become a Young Leader, click here to find your local Youth Club or contact us!

Join Young Bristol and take part in our FREE Summer Holiday Clubs! We are open to all young people aged 8-19 across our Community Youth Clubs! From sports activities to creative workshops, we have something for everyone to enjoy! A free hot, healthy meal will also be provided to all young people.

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Our Summer Holiday activities at our Community Youth Clubs are kindly funded by the Holiday Activity Fund, supported by Bristol City Council, The Department of Education and Your Holiday Hub!

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We are pleased to announce we have a confirmed list of dates for our Summer delivery!

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Ashton Vale Club for Young People

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• Monday 29th July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Tuesday 30th July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Monday 5th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Tuesday 6th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Monday 12th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Tuesday 13th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Monday 19th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Tuesday 20th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

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Address: Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Silbury Road, Ashton Vale, BS3 2QE

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BS14 Stockwood Youth Club

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• Tuesday 30th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children)
• Tuesday 6th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children)
• Tuesday 13th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children)
• Tuesday 20th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children)
• Thursday 22nd August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Tuesday 27th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Looked After Children)
• Thursday 29th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

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Address: BS14 Stockwood Youth Club, Stockwood Lane, Stockwood, BS14 8SJ

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The Grove @ Bedminster Down

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• Monday 29th July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Wednesday 31st July, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Monday 5th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Wednesday 7th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Monday 12th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Wednesday 14th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Monday 19th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
• Wednesday 21st August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

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Address: The Grove @Bedminster Down, 27a Cheddar Grove, Bedminster Down, BS13 7EN

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To find out more about our Holiday Clubs, click here or contact info@youngbristol.com for more information

This week, we finished off the May Half term by hosting an Interclub Dodgeball tournament for young people across our Community Youth Club network to enjoy!

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Avon Youth Club kindly facilitated our Dodgeball tournament, where we saw representatives from Avon Youth Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People and The Grove @ Bedminster Down, to compete and win this years dodgeball competition.

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The day saw young people take part in a junior and senior category, with a round-robin format. Each round consisted of 3 games, where young people competed against each other to win the most points and secure a place in the final!

This year, Young Bristol organised NABGC's 58th annual Canoe Test!

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Through the bank holiday weekend, young people from Young Bristol and those associated with the National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs took part in The Canoe Test 2024. The challenge took place over four days, with participants paddling down the River Wye.

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Young people completed this challenging event, with some achieving up to 100 miles of canoeing! The event taught all participants some life-changing skills in addition to canoeing, such as preparing their own food and setting up their own tents to camp in, which they can continue to use on future adventures.

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The four days of canoeing down the River Wye was all under the expert guidance of Young Bristol's Commercial Activities team, ably supported by a number of volunteers, all giving up their bank holiday weekend to to ensure all young people participating in this years Canoe Test had an amazing experience!

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Thank you to everyone who helped to make this years Canoe Test a truly unforgettable event full of learning, laughter and friendship-building!

This month, we were pleased to take a number of young people who attend our Community Youth Clubs and Outdoor Employment Programme to visit Glastonbury Festivals site!

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We are pleased to be partnered with Glastonbury Festival this year, with a number of our trainees attending the Outdoor Employment Programme volunteering at the festival!

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Last week, Glastonbury invited a number of our young people to join them on the festivals site! Young people received a full site tour and were able to see behind the scenes as well as the iconic stages being built!

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After an amazing tour of the site, the group then went on to paint bins that are planned to be used across the site! Young people and staff got stuck in and painted some incredible and creative designs.

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I knew bin painting would get the young ones really engaged but I was also pleasantly surprised to see how much the older trainees and enjoyed getting stuck in. It was really great to hear the comments on the coach home about how much they really enjoyed the day!

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We would like to extend a huge thank you to Glastonbury Festival for inviting our young people to leave their mark at this years festival. We hope to continue working together and hope to get involved with future activities on offer!

We are pleased to announce that booking for our May and Summer Outdoor Activities is now live!

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Join Young Bristol and experience the thrill of the great outdoors! With a range of activities on offer, from paddling Bristol's own Harbourside to climbing through an underground adventure, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Book your Outdoor Activities sessions here!

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3 Day Wet, Wild and Wicked - £120pp

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This is an intensive programme of back to back activities. From navigating through caves to mastering paddleboarding, rock climbing, archery, kayaking, bushcraft, and orienteering challenges, experience a wide range of adventures and activities. Find out more information and book your Wet, Wild and Wicked session here.

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• Wednesday 24th July 2024 - Friday 26th July 2024
• Tuesday 30th July 2024 - Thursday 1st August 2024
• Monday 12th August 2024 - Wednesday 14th August 2024
• Tuesday 20th August 2024 - Thursday 22nd August 2024

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Paddle Power Development Course - £80pp

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Two days of back to back activities, embarking on a development course, tailored for young adventurers who are eager to advance their canoeing and kayaking skills. Previous attendance to a Half Day Kayaking session is recommended to make the most of this opportunity. Find out more information and book your Paddle Power Development Course here.

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• Monday 5th August 2024 - Tuesday 6th August 2024
• Tuesday 20th August - Wednesday 21st August 2024

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Full Day Wet and Wild - £45pp

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Channel your inner Robin Hood as you learn archery skills and embrace the art of bushcraft, alongside cooking over an open fire. Then experience the aquatic thrills with kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding across Bristol's iconic Harbour. Find out more information and book your Wet and Wild session here.

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• Thursday 8th August 2024
• Tuesday 13th August 2024

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Full Day Wet and Wicked - £45pp

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Spend the day with us learning about the basic paddling techniques and enjoy playing fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork. You will continue to work with your team mates to build a raft and paddle your team to victory. Find out more information and book your Wet and Wicked session here.

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• Tuesday 23rd July 2024
• Friday 2nd August 2024
• Friday 9th August 2024
• Thursday 15th August 2024
• Thursday 22nd August 2024

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Half Day Kayaking - £20pp

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A perfect session for beginners, and those with a little experience. Spend the session learning about the basic paddling techniques and take part in fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork. Find out more information and book your Half Day Kayaking session here.

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• Friday 31st May 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Wednesday 24th July 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Monday 29th July 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Tuesday 30th July 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Monday 5th August 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Wednesday 7th August 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Monday 12th August 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Monday 19th August 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday 23rd August 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Half Day Paddleboarding - £20pp

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A perfect session for beginners, and those with a little experience. Spend the session with us learning about the basic paddling techniques and enjoy playing fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork. Find out more information and book your Half Day Paddleboaring session here.

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• Wednesday 29th May 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Thursday 30th May 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Tuesday 23rd July 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Monday 29th July 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Wednesday 31st July 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Wednesday 7th August 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Monday 12th August 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm
• Wednesday 14th August 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Monday 19th August 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday 23rd August 2024, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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Half Day Caving - £20pp

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A perfect session for beginners, and those with a little experience. Explore an underground labyrinth with lots of twists and turns, gentle and more challenging climbs and crawls. From large inviting entrances to a superman’s squeeze, Adventure underground while having fun, building confidence and seeing unique rock formations all under the illumination of nothing but your head torch. Find out more information and book your Half Day Caving session here.

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• Monday 29th July 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Thursday 8th August 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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