Information fromDaycare Development team
North - Gill Stokes 01275 882905 or 07743 329 411
South – Jennie Little 01934 427695 or 07917 228 302
We’d really like to know about any clubs or activities that YOU enjoy and benefit from.
If you (children, young people and parents, carers and those who run or support clubs) could email us a few lines, we will share this information with our families.
Here are some more details on the clubs & activities that we currently support, in day order:
Mondays
Team We Canafter school club
Leaders: Jennie Little & Michelle Davis. Buddies Emily, James, Amy & Jade
Every Monday - term time; 3.30-5.30 Venue Locking Castle (The Campus) Children’s Centre
Open to young people living in the locking and St George’s area in school year 7 and above. We have buddies and volunteers to support the club. We have a programme of art, craft and cooking activities and we also access the Campus library during our sessions.
No charge
Tuesdays
Nailsea after School club
Leaders: Nola GocoulAngie Grant. Buddies Chloe & Molly
Tuesdays, 3.30-5.30 term time.
Open to young people who live in Nailsea, Backwell, Long Ashton & surrounding villages who are of secondary school age. Venue: Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Nailsea
The Club provides an excellent environment for relaxation after a hard working day at school. We walk up from Ravenswood and are joined by other young people from local secondary schools. We have Volunteers from Backwell & Nailsea School to support our club so come along to add to the fun.
No charge
Clevedon after School club
Leaders: Colin McFadden, Vicky Horn & Colin McFadden. Buddies Carrie, Imy & Maggie
Tuesdays, 3.30-5.30 term time.
Open to young people who live in Clevedon, Yatton & surrounding villages who are of secondary school age. Venue: The Barn, Great Western Way
Another really lovely relaxed and friendly group to enjoy at the end of the school day. We have Volunteers from Clevedon School and enjoy a varied programme of activities; including cooking, movie & hotdog night and disco this term.
No charge
National Autistic Society Tuesday group at Nailsea Youth House
Tuesdays in term time. Venue Nailsea Youth House
Two groups run for children with Aspergers and high functioning Autism. Places must be booked.
Contact: RachelReid on 07920 232 984 for more details.
8 - 13 year olds – 6.15 - 7.30pm
13 - 18 year olds – 7.45 - 9pm
There are twelve young people per group.
Eleanor and her volunteers arrange a variety of activities, including sports sessions, games nights & meals out. Parent can have a cuppa in a quiet room if they want to wait for their children/young people.
£3 per session
Supportive parents @ the Firs
Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesday – currently closed
Contact Kate (and Charles) Hector at
Every Wednesday -Term time; 3.30pm - 5.30pm.Venue: Vicki’s Place.
Open to primary age children & siblings WITH parents.Buddies Ollie & Thea
We have 4 or 5 families regularly coming along for this get-together, and have now introduced 2 young volunteers to join in with the play. On a cold dark winter teatime, it’s a lively, fun place to drop into and there are refreshments, easy chairs and a range of toys and activities to keep children busy.
No charge
Wicked Wednesday
Leaders: Mike Jordan & Nola Gocoul. Buddies Holly, Amy, Emily, Joe, Kane & Charlotte
Every Wednesday- Term time; 6.30 – 9.00pm Venue: The Firs Resource Centre.
Open to young people in school year 7 and above. We have buddies and volunteers to support the club. We have a programme of art, craft and cooking activities and we also local community based activities during our sessions.
No charge
Sportivate sessions – Wednesdays
Run in partnership with the Vulnerable Learners Team; funded with Sport England funding. We continue to run six week golf coaching course at Tickenham Golf Club with AJ, the club pro. Volunteers Joe & Luke
Groups are generally made up of eight young people, attending/ due to attend, local mainstream secondary schools, either transitions from junior to secondary school, or transition to leaving school. Jenny, Jenny (VLS) & I are currently looking for new sporting opportunities for January & will be in touch if the activity is appropriate for your child.
No charge
Thursdays
NAS parents group once a month at St. Barnabas
Fridays
Supportive parents @ St Barnabas
Friday Fun
Leader: Fiona Hicks
1st & 3rd Fridays, 6.30pm - 9pm Venue:Portishead Youth Centre, Harbour Road, Portishead BS20 6NX
Open to young people in school year 7 (up to age 25) who live ANYWHERE in the area.
We have members from Weston, Bristol and outlying areas.Buddies Ollie, Jordan
Varied youth club activities, including cooking, sport, disco, art and ‘chilling out with mates’.
There is now a membership of around 30 regulars and up to age 25 so a good opportunity to catch up with ‘old’ friends and hear what life after school has to offer.
Last Friday (Children in Need night) 61 young people, volunteers & staff attended, most of us in pyjamas!!
Contact me if you are interested & I will arrange your initial visit.
£2 per session
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Saturdays
Saturday club
Saturday Family Drop-in
Leaders: Gill, & Polly Landers. Buddies Ollie & Callum
2nd Saturday of each month, from 10am - 12noon. Venue: Vicki’s Place.
Open to all ages WITH parent/carer support.
The volunteers & I never know who, if anyone will turn up; eleven families attended this month!! This is a very informal couple of hours, refreshments and bacon rolls are available for a small donation. I think it’s one of the loveliest activities I am privileged to be a part of. We have mums, dads and grandparents too; a lovely family morning for all of us.
No charge
TLF Dance and Drama Club
Contact: Vicky on 07902 465 002
Fun, fitness and friendship, age (roughly) 8-18, maximum of 15
The club is held on Saturdaysat Clevedon Road Scout HQ Nailsea.
Dance 10am-11am: Drama 11am-12noon
In their recent IDTA exam, 52% gained Honours. Very well done!
The annual show on February 22nd 2014 will be held at Backwell Playhouseat 2.30pm & 7.30pm. It’s a fantastic display & I will be buying my ticket just as soon as they’re available.
£3.50 per session
Vickie is now also running adult classes, on Tuesdays, in Nailsea.
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Beavers, Rainbows, Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides and beyond!
I recently attended a fantastic evening at Redcliffe Bay Guides in Portishead, to see Rebecca give a one hour talk on Maketon to about twenty five fellow guides, as part of her Duke of Edinburgh award. It was a privilege to be a small part of this & reminded me that LOTS of our Buddies are used to support children & young people to access these uniformed organisations and their support is highly valued by all concerned. Please do contact me if your son/daughter would benefit from joining a group in your locality.