Welcome to Feature Youth Club, this pack should provide you with all the information you need regarding the opportunities Feature Youth Club offers young people in Ulverston and the surrounding areas.
In this pack you will find a set of rules for the weekly sessions delivered, with a consent form and membership form. Please read the rules and complete the forms; parents fill in the consent form and young people complete the membership form. Once completed return them to the appropriate session for club records, these are essential for health and safety purposes.
History of Feature Youth Club
The Youth Club was set up in 1990 and was made up of three individual groups, Feature 1, 2 and 3, meeting on a Friday night according to their age groups. The club was named ‘Feature’ by the members of the club at the time. Ever since the club was formed, it has always been a popular meeting place and attendances have always been good.
Over time the club went through a series of changes as leaders have departed, often without replacement and eventually two of the groups had to close. Feature 2, for eight to 11 year olds, survived this period and became known as Feature which formed the basis of the present day set up.
With the number of volunteers supporting Feature down to just three it became apparent that the club needed to develop its own leaders. From this point an exciting chapter opened and a team of selected young leaders began supporting the club. The success of this initiative has seen the stature of Feature grow continually.
Eventually it became apparent that there was a need to accommodate the members who left when they were over 11 and several attempts were made to set up a second club. Eventually a successful attempt, led by two young leaders occurred and Feature 2 was born. On the first occasion one youngster turned up and was supervised by six leaders, this led to swift policy changes and members of Feature 1 were encouraged to join the older club as they moved into secondary school.
During the last two years up to eighty youngsters regularly attend Friday nights enjoying a safe and relaxed evening, with a wide range of activities organised. The club is also dedicated to running frequent outings and activity days around the county and even making occasional visits to venues across the North West.
Feature Youth Club Today
Feature Youth Club offers a safe and positive environment where young people can meet, socialise and develop their interests and hobbies. The project also supports accredited programmes such as Keyfund, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Youth Challenge and Youth Achievement Awards. The work for these projects can take place through the club; however the club sessions are focused on relaxing and enjoyment. The planning and any paperwork for these takes place at Ulverston Youth Base on Tuesday Evenings or at UVHS Drop In (details below). For more information please see Andrew.
The club is split into two age groups. The younger group is planned for the young people, by the leaders, using ideas the young people have put forward. This group is delivered by the young leaders; the young leaders team have been a key part in the development of the club in recent years.
The older group is a more free choice session, the programme planned is a guideline created in the same way as the younger group. The key difference is the group members may change the programme to suite their needs. Staff will decide if the change is safe and feasible before a change takes place. The group also need to help setup and pack away any activities they choose to take part in.
Feature 1Feature 2Feature 3
Ages6 - 8Ages8 - 11Ages 11 - 16
4.30pm - 5.30pm6.00pm - 7.30pm 8.00pm - 9.30pm
£1.50 per session£1.00 per session£1.00 per session
Insurance & Affiliation Details
The club is presently insured by Lockton Insurance Plc., for all of the activities it runs both at the Community Centre and for external trips and activities.
Feature is affiliated to Young Cumbria and both parties work closely together to create opportunities for members of Feature.
Volunteers
As with all voluntary run clubs, Feature is dependant on the time of the volunteers working hard to make the club the best it can be. All our volunteers are subject to CRB checks and vetting procedures. If you are interested in volunteering to help on activities, clubs nights, fundraising or becoming a committee member we would welcome the help. Please contact Andrew on 07971645608 to discuss your interest.
Youth Work Linked to Feature Youth Club
School Sessions
These sessions are delivered by Young Cumbria, Spirit of Youth & Feature Youth Club. During these sessions members can catch up with club plans, discuss ideas for new projects or clubs.Occasionally we will attend the junior schools to catch up with the younger members.
Schools Drop In – Tuesday Lunchtimes UVHS
Lead Worker – Andrew Rattigan
Ulverston Sports
The sports sessions are delivered n Wednesday evenings by Young Cumbria and Spirit of Youth. The sessions are aimed at providing safe environments for young people to enjoy recreational areas with experienced staff to guide and facilitate opportunities. During the lighter parts of the year the sports work is run between the Honey Pot MUGA and Croftlands MUGA for an hour on each. During winter the 5 a side pitches are hired at the leisure centre and occasionally Glaxo sports hall.
Wednesday Evenings 6pm – 8pm contact for more details
Ages 11+
Lead Worker – Andrew Rattigan
Contact Details
Paul Rattigan07896285293
Andrew
Jenni Keeble07718241756
Club email:
Website: Feature Youth Club
Croftlands Community Centre
Central Drive
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9JN
Feature Youth Club List of Staff
Adult staff:
Paul Rattigan-Leader, Chairman & First Aider
Gemma Bolam-Vice Chair
Dianne Douglas-Committee Member
Paul Douglas-Committee Member
Andrew Rattigan-Lead WorkerFeature 2 and 3 & First Aider
Natalie Gorton-Leader, Treasurer & First Aider
Jenni Keeble-Lead Worker Feature 1 & Craft Coordinator
Joshua Jenkinson-Leader & Tuck Shop Coordinator
Matthew Dixon-Leader
Matthew Ball-Leader
Gail -Leader
Scott Wilkinson-Leader
Young Leaders
The club runs a young leaders programme that encourages selected young leaders to develop their skills and volunteer at the club. The young leaders team is integral to the way the club works and those selected for the team work alongside the adult leaders to deliver the club.. The following make up the young leaders team:
Feature 2Feature 3
Eve StoreyEve Storey
Georgia BellGeorgia Bell
Imogen Kirk-HenryAdam Fare
Shannon Johnson
Cole Spencer
Brad Westray