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At Young Bristol, we continue to reflect the what, how and why in order to improve our services, better support our people and develop our facilities.

To ensure we deliver against our outcomes and aims, Young Bristol has implemented an Operations Plan for 2025 - 26. The strategic plan identifies our five key pillars from Our Strategy for 2025 - 28, assigning objectives and outputs that can be measured throughout the operating period.

We introduced our Operations Plan to work alongside Our Strategy and Theory of Change. Our Strategy outlines five key pillars to focus on during 2025 - 28: - Our Partnerships, Our People, Our Places, Our Power to and Our Programmes. We aim during this period to create safe, fit-for-purpose buildings to support our delivery of high-quality services, providing service users and our employees with opportunities to grow and thrive. Our Theory of Change allows us to reflect on our work and the impact we have, it establishes a framework, and ensures our work aligns with our vision.

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By continuing to review our work, reflect on our impact and consult with our stakeholders we can continue to have a clear, demonstratable vision which aligns with our values and goals, for ever young person. 

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Find out more here!

Join Young Bristol's 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 be provided to all young people.

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Our Summer Holiday Activities across 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 share a confirmed list of dates for our sessions throughout the Summer. All other delivery will continue as normal in addition to these sessions:

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Ashton Vale Club for Young People

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• Monday 28th July, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 29th July, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 4th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 5th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 11th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 12th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Monday 18th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
• Tuesday 19th August, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
• Tuesday 26th August, 5:30pm -8:30pm (Ages 8-11)

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Please note: we will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 25th August, all other sessions will continue as normal.

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

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Avon Youth Club

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• Monday 28th July, 10:00am-3:00pm (Ages 8+)
• Tuesday 29th July, 12:15pm-3:00pm (Ages 8+)
• Wednesday 30th July, 10:00am-3:00pm (Ages 8+)
• Thursday 31st July, 10:00am-2:00pm (Ages 8+)
• Monday 4th August, 10:00am-3:00pm (Ages 8+)
• Tuesday 5th August, 10:00am-2:00pm (Ages 8+)
• Wednesday 6th August, 10:00am-2:00pm (Ages 8+)
• Thursday 7th August, 10:00am-2:00pm (Ages 8+)

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Please note: no additional sessions will be running throughout the Summer, the club will reopen on 1st September 2025

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Address: Avon Youth Club, 98a Longcross, BS11 0LP

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BS14 Stockwood Youth Club

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• Monday 28th July, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 11-19)
• Thursday 31st July, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11, booking required)
• Monday 4th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 11-19)
• Thursday 7th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11, booking required)
• Monday 11th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 11-19)
• Thursday 14th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11, booking required)
• Thursday 21st August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11, booking required)
• Thursday 28th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11, booking required)

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Please note: we will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 25th August, all other sessions will continue as normal.

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

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The Grove @ Bedminster Down

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• Monday 28th July, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 3, 4 and 5)
• Wednesday 30th July, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 8+)
• Monday 4th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 3, 4 and 5)
• Tuesday 5th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 6 and 7)
• Monday 11th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 3, 4 and 5)
• Tuesday 12th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 6 and 7)
• Monday 18th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 3, 4 and 5)
• Tuesday 19th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 6 and 7)
• Tuesday 26th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 6 and 7)
• Wednesday 27th August, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Year groups 8+)

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Please note: we will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 25th August, all other sessions will continue as normal.

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

This week, Young Bristol are excited to celebrate Volunteers' Week, recognising the contributions of volunteers across the UK, between Monday 2nd June and Friday 6th June.

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Throughout the week, we have been shining light on our amazing volunteers, who support us across the charity to offer a safe and inclusive environments, where young people can feel empowered, included ands not alone!

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Our Volunteers: Katie

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Meet Katie, a volunteer at BS14 Youth Club's Looked After Children sessions. Katie has volunteered on the sessions since February 2023.

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Katie found out about volunteering with Young Bristol through an online search, hoping to volunteer with young people in the Bristol area. She was hoping to get more experience working with young people, as they were going through the adoption process and so wanted to boost her confidence, as well as improve her application.

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“I love that we give the foster families the chance to have a break, that the children learn to socialise and have fun. I’ve seen children join the Club being very nervous and socially anxious, and then grow in confidence!”

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Since first volunteering, Katie says she has gained a lot of confidence and it has been a great insight into the foster system and how supported the young people are. Katie feels that volunteering has given her a sense of purpose, and would recommend volunteering to anyone as she has found her experience fun and rewarding!

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Our Young Leaders: Lola

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At Young Bristol, we have a network of 8 Young Leaders, who help staff members to run activities, sell snacks at the Tuck Shop and settle in new young people.

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Meet Lola, who is one of our newest Young Leaders to the team across our network. Lola initially joined Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club last year, and loved playing games spending time with others and having fun at the club.

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She wanted to become a Young Leader at the club as she believes it is important to help the people around her and enjoys supporting the junior members at the club and residents in her local community. As a Young Leader, Lola has so far enjoyed interacting with both young people and staff.

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"One piece of advice I would give to anyone wanting to become a Young Leader is just go for it! Just make sure that you continue to support those around you no matter what!”

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Our corporate partners: TLT

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TLT is one of our amazing corporate partners, from our number of incredibly generous partnerships we have developed, who have gone above and beyond to voluntarily raise money and support Young Bristol.

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Over the last two years, TLT have held a number of fundraising events, including their Christmas Quiz Night, Bingo Night, World Cup Sweepstake and Olympic movement challenge. Each event encouraged their team to get together and raise money for Young Bristol!

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Are you looking to take part in exciting activities this month? Young Bristol have a range of activities, events and opportunities for young people and the wider community! Find out below what's on in your local area this month!

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Spoken Word Competition

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For this months competition, young people will create a video or audio spoken word entry no longer than 2 minutes long, that will follow the theme of ‘young people’.

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When: Monday 2nd June - Friday 20th June

For: Ages 8-19

How to enter: email jbt@youngbristol.com

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Essex Adventure Weekend

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The Essex Adventure Weekend is a residential camping weekend away, filled with a range of exciting activities, that will offer something for all to enjoy!

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When: Friday 20th June - Sunday 22nd June

Where: Thriftwood Scout Centre

For: Ages 13+

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Also this month...

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Community Youth Clubs - For 8 – 19 year olds and are located in many areas across Bristol, open up to 5 nights per week. Each Club offers a safe and inclusive environment, staffed by caring, trained adults. Click here to find out more.

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Outdoor Employment Programme - Our free programme for young people aged 16-25 helps to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications in a variety of outdoor activities. Click here to find out more.

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Youth Club on Wheels - Our mobile youth service works with young people aged 8-19 in hard-to-reach areas of the city and rural areas where there is currently no youth provision. Click here to find out more.

This May half term, Young Bristol have offered a wide range of activities for all young people to take part in. From sporting to creative activities, we’ve had something for everyone!

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This week, we hosted an Interclub Dodgeball Tournament at Avon Youth Club, welcoming over 33 young people from across our club network to take part. The day brought together young people from Avon Youth Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People and The Grove @ Bedminster Down.

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After some intense matches, it was announced that Hartcliffe Club for Young People were awarded the junior trophy, and Avon Youth Club were awarded the senior trophy!

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Well done to all the young people who took part. It was fantastic to see them interacting and making new friends, as well as engaging other young people from across our network.

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We would like to thank Avon Youth Club for facilitating our dodgeball tournament, who provided activities for our young people when they were not taking part in matches. To find out more about our Community Youth Clubs, click here!

This year, Young Bristol were pleased to organise the NABGC Canoe Test, celebrating the 60th year of paddling with young people down the River Wye!

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Across the bank holiday weekend, 32 young people from Young Bristol as well as young people associated with the National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs took part in The Canoe Test 2025. The challenge took place over four days, with participants paddling up to 100 miles down the River Wye.

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Young people taking part in The Canoe Test showed incredible dedication across the weekend, with the majority completing the full 100 miles! The event saw the group learn life-changing skills, grow their confidence and make friends for life!

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The four days of canoeing down the River Wye were 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 ensure all young people participating in this years Canoe Test had an incredible experience!

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Thank you to everyone who helped to make this years Canoe Test a truly unforgettable event, celebrating its 60th anniversary. It was amazing to see a weekend full of learning, laughter and friendship-building!

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If you would like to find out more about our upcoming opportunities that are available across our network, visit our 'What's On' page here!

Young Bristol were pleased to see BS14 Youth Club go through a number of recent refurbishments, with exciting developments to the clubs art room!

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As part of Young Bristol's 2025-28 Strategic Priorities, the charity continues to focus on investing in our infrastructure and resources, giving young people and their local communities an environment they can thrive in!

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The work at BS14 has most recently seen a huge improvement to the clubs art room, with new equipment, supplies and mural all being added to create a more inspiring, creative space for our young people. We hope that these improvements will improve the creative opportunities we can offer from the club!

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We would like to thank Lauren Sinclair for creating our mural and bringing our young peoples visions to life in the art room! A huge thank you to Masters for installing our new equipment!

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We are committed to continuing our mission and strategic investment by providing safe, welcoming spaces for young people, where they can build friendships, access support and be themselves!

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Young Bristol were pleased to see Avon Youth Club go through a number of recent refurbishments, with exciting developments to a number of the clubs facilities.

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As part of Young Bristol's 2025-28 Strategic Priorities, the charity continues to focus on investing in our infrastructure and resources, giving young people and their local communities an environment they can thrive in!

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The work at Avon Youth Club has hugely improved the clubs external appearance and safety, with a new front door and a magnetic lock, fire exits and roller shutter being installed at the club. We hope that the improvements will benefit both our young people and the wider community who wish to use our club during the daytime!

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We would like to thank The Asda Foundations Places and Spaces grant scheme for funding our recent refurbishments, helping us to maintain high-quality facilities across our network! A huge thank you to Masters for installing all our new refurbishments!

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We are committed to continuing our mission and strategic investment by providing safe, welcoming spaces for young people, where they can build friendships, access support and be themselves!

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We are pleased to announce that booking for our May Half Term 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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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 29th May 2025

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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 30th May 2025, 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 Paddleboarding session here.

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• Thursday 29th May 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm

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