Youth Service Summer Activities 2009

Below are just some of the activities the Youth Service have organised for Summer 2009.

Remember to keep checking back for regular updates about more events and activities happening in the Youth Service this summer!

The events are set out below alphabetically by District and Youth Service team and are in date order:

Adventure
Ashfield
Bassetlaw
County Youth Arts
 Disability Support Team
 Gedling
 Rushcliffe

Adventure .....July

Event: The Mill Kayaking and Sailing Progression Courses
Date and Time: Friday 10th July at 6 - 8pm
Location: The Mill Adventure Base, Kings Mill Reservoir, Sutton in Ashfield NG17 5LA
Contact Details: Charles Hall / Adventure Team Office, telephone 01623 556110, email adventure.ypd@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: To take part you must be aged between 11- 19 years and have a BCU 1 start for the kayaking or RYA Satge 1 for the sailing. Cost is £3 per session. A completed parental consent is required to take part.

Ashfield  July

Event: Saturday Football and Video Editing Day
Date and Time: Saturday 11th July at 10am - 3pm
Location: Selston Base 16, Selston Arts and Community College, Chapel Road, Selston NG16 6BW
Contact Details: David Palmer, telephone 01773 812222, email david.palmer@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: 50p entry charge. Open to all 13-19 year olds.

Event: Organised Games and Sports
Date and Time: Saturday 11th July at 12 noon - 5pm
Location: Titchfield Park, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire NG15
Contact Details: Pauline Morris McLeod, telephone 0115 9630325, email pauline.morris-mcleod@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: For males and females aged 13-19.

Event: Street Sports
Date and Time: Saturday 11th July at 12 noon - 4pm
Location: Sutton Lawn Skate Park, NG17
Contact Details: Roger Eggleston, telephone 07954 178611, email roger.eggleston@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: This event has been running for several years as part of the Ashfield Arts Festival however, the festival is not taking place this year. The event will consist of competitions in Skate Boarding, .

August

Event: BLAST - more details coming soon
Date and Time: Sunday 9th August at 11am - 6pm (to be confirmed)
Location: to be confirmed
Further Details: Annual mixed music event integrated with the Ashfield Show. Most of the 16 plus line up are local bands from the Ashfield area. Other services there will be Face It (young people's drugs service), Sexions (sexual health project) and WAM (support service for young people related to drug users). There will also be a dance tent at theevent which will feature up to date dance music and all the best local DJ's!

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Bassetlaw

Event: Get Set For The Weekend
Date and Time: Saturday 11th July at 11.30am - 3.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
Location: Retford Young People's Centre, DN22 6JX
Contact Details: Ann Paul, telephone 01777 712017, email ann.pauk@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: Chill out day with henna, reflexology, nail art and live music. This event is for males and females and is free. Just 'drop in' on the day!

Event: Bike Riding at Sherwood Pines
Date and Time: Thursday 16th July at 10am - 2pm
Location: Sherwood Pines
Contact Details: Ann Paul, telephone 01777 712017, email ann.pauk@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: Bike riding and den making. Cost: £10 to cover bike hire.

Event: Bowling at Doncaster Dome
Date and Time: Thursday 23rd July at5 - 8pm
Location: Doncaster Dome
Contact Details: Ann Paul, telephone 01777 712017, email ann.pauk@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: Open to all young people ages 13 - 19. Cost: £5

Event: Teenfest
Date and Time: Sunday 26th July 10am - 7pm
Location: Retford Kings Park
Contact Details: Ann Paul, telephone 01777 712017, email ann.pauk@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: Music, arts, competitions and more for all young people aged 13 - 19 years.

Event: Music Nite
Date and Time: Every Friday evening from 6.30 - 8.30pm
Location: Retford Young People's Centre, DN22 6JX
Contact Details: Ann Paul, telephone 01777 712017, email ann.pauk@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: Free evening to all young people aged 13 - 19 years.

Event: The Coffee Shop
Date and Time: Every Saturday morning from 11am - 1pm
Location: Retford Young People's Centre, DN22 6JX
Contact Details: Ann Paul, telephone 01777 712017, email ann.pauk@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: Food and beverages at reasonable prices. Plus, use of games equipment, music and time to 'chill out'! The Coffee Shop is also looking for a new name, can you help? All ideas are welcome.

Event: Understanding Asylum Seekers
Date and Time: Wednesday 5th August at 10.30am - 2pm
Location: Retford Young People's Centre, DN22 6JX
Contact Details: Ann Paul, telephone 01777 712017, email ann.pauk@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: All young people aged 13 - 19 years are welcome. Food will be provided.

August

Event: BBQ at Retford Young People's Centre
Date and Time: Monday 10th August at 10am - 2pm
Location: Retford Young People's Centre, DN22 6JX
Contact Details: Ann Paul, telephone 01777 712017, email ann.pauk@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: All young people aged 13 - 19 years are welcome. £2.50 per person.

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County Youth Arts July

Event: Summer Rocks
Date and Time: Friday 10 July from 7 - 10pm
Location: The Old Library, Leeming Street, Mansfield, NG18 1NG
Contact Details: Jen Saint, telephone: 01623 644377- email: jen.saint@nottscc.gov.uk
Further details: Summer Rocks is a music event connected to the County Youth Arts PLUG project. Includes performances from 'Kannibal Lemmings', 'We Were Friends', Venus In Furs', 'Of Man and Superman' and 'Blaq Rain'. There is a £3 entry fee however, you get a £1 discount if you wear shorts/skirt and shades!

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Disability Support Team August

Event: DST Summer Activities - Holistic Spa, Sports and Wii
Date and Time: 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August at 9.30am - 3.15pm
Location: various venues around Nottinghamshire to be confirmed
Contact Details: Andrea Spink, telephone 01623 626972, email andrea.spink@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: For disabled young people aged 13 - 19 and their friends.

Event: DST Summer Activities - drumming, pop art, t-shirt printing, badge making
Date and Time: 6th, 13th, 20th and 37th August at 9.30am - 3.15pm
Location: various venues around Nottinghamshire to be confirmed
Contact Details: Andrea Spink, telephone 01623 626972, email andrea.spink@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: For disabled young people aged 13 - 19 and their friends.

Event: DST Summer Activities - Water Activities @ The Mill
Date and Time: 10th and 17th August at 10am - 12noon and 1pm - 3pm
Location: The Mill Adventure Base, Mansfield
Contact Details: Andrea Spink, telephone 01623 626972, email andrea.spink@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: For disabled young people aged 13 - 19 and their friends.

Event: DST Summer Activities - Water Activities @ Holme Pierrepont
Date and Time: 24th August at 10am - 12noon and 1pm - 3pm
Location: Lakeside, Holme Pierrepont
Contact Details: Andrea Spink, telephone 01623 626972, email andrea.spink@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: For disabled young people aged 13 - 19 and their friends.

Event: DST Summer Activities - water activities and disco
Date and Time: 29th August at 7 - 9pm
Location: Watermeadows, Mansfield
Contact Details: Andrea Spink, telephone 01623 626972, email andrea.spink@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: For disabled young people aged 13 - 19 and their friends.

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Gedling June and July

Event: Connexions Roadshow Event
Date and Time: Tuesday 30th June
Location: Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 1RL
Contact Details: Mandy Butcher, telephone 0115 9404246, email mandy.butcher@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: Event for Year 11 pupils focusing on choices after school.

Event: Street Doctor Event
Date and Time: Saturday 4th July at 10am - 1pm
Location: Netherfield Pedestrian Area
Contact Details: Mandy Butcher, telephone 0115 9404246 email: mandy.butcher@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: For young people, male and female, aged 13 - 19. This event is free!

Event: Netherfield Gala
Date and Time: Saturday 11th July at 1pm - 5pm
Location: Netherfield Primary School, Chandos Street, Netherfield, NG4 2LR
Contact Details: Paul Ashby, telephone 0115 9404246, email paul.ashby@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: Community event day for people of all ages.

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Rushcliffe August

Event: Monday Night Club
Date and Time: Every Monday at 7.30 - 9pm
Location: Bingham Young People's Centre, The Banks, Bingham NG13 8BL
Contact Details: Simon Mason, telephone 01949 838053, email simon.mason@nottscc.gov.uk
Further Details: Come and chill out with your mates! Activities include free pool and take football, music and tv. Plus, expand your knowledge with a weekly changing issues based quiz and activities! Cost: visitors 50p and members 20p (after 3 visits membership is compulsory which costs £1 per year).

Event: Bridgfest 2009
Date and Time: 16th August at 1 - 9pm
Location: Bridgford Park, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford (next to West Bridgford library)
Further Details: Follow this link to the Bridgfest 2009 page on youthzone for more details.

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Still looking for something to do..?

If you are looking for somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to this summer you can find more activities and events at the following links:

Positive Activities Database - activities and groups you can get involved in in your area.

Summer Activities for Young People 2009