We work with young people across Somerset to combat issues within their communities in a variety of ways: 

• Working with communities to establish and run successful youth clubs
• Giving young people a voice within communities
• Promoting community engagement
• Building relationships between young people and local agencies
• Working to reduce anti-social behaviour

"It would have been quite a different experience for us (overwhelming and very challenging!) to set up a youth club without the support of the Young Somerset team. Their enthusiasm and energy is inspirational! The wealth of knowledge, experience, advice and support available from YS has made starting up a YC an enjoyable experience for us."

- Andrea of Lower Lakes YC, Chilton Trinity

 

We have a range of youth clubs across Somerset for young people to come along to and get involved with.

How Will Youth Clubs Work?

Cheddar Youth Club - Reopening 20th April (outside) To join complete our Membership Form! Who? 10-17 year olds Where? Methodist Church, Cliff Street, Cheddar When? Every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm Contact: Sarah Howe ~ [email protected]

North Petherton Youth Club - Reopening 20th April! To join complete our Membership Form! Who? 10-18 year olds Where? North Petherton Community Centre (Small Hall), Fore Street When? Every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm Contact: Chris Bucksey ~ [email protected]

Henstridge Youth Club - Reopening 23rd April! To join complete our Membership Form! Who? 10-16 year olds Where? Henstridge Village Hall, Ash Walk When? Every Friday, 6:30 - 8:30pm Contact: Andrea White~ [email protected]

Dulverton Youth Club - Reopening 21st and 22nd April!  To join complete our Membership Form! Who? Juniors (school years 3-6) and Seniors (school years 7-11) Where? Riverside Youth Centre, Dulverton When? Juniors every Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30pm, Seniors every Thursday 7-9pm  Contact: Catherine Dance ~ [email protected]

EmpowHER Girls Group Find out more here!

Woolavington Youth Club - Opening online 14th Jan Who? ages 8-16 Where? Zoom When? Wednesdays, Juniors (aged 8-11) 4-5pm and Seniors (aged 11-16) 5-6pm Contact: Helen Baker ~ [email protected] Please note this youth club is supported and guided by our experienced youth work team, for a limited period of time, to help establish the youth club and ensure its sustainability.

Want to run your own youth club?

We offer support and guidance from our experienced youth work team, to enable you to have the skills and confidence needed to start and run your own youth club.

Our youth work mentors provide:

• Mentoring/coaching programme for volunteer youth workers.
• Confidence building for volunteers.
• Support for sustainability and development
• Co-designing strategies and programmes

 

Do you already run or help at a youth club in your community?

Our youth work team can offer support -

• To enhance life, social and communication skills of your young people through a wide variety of sessions and projects
• Run thematic programmes of up to ten weeks
• Co design programmes and sessions with your young people E.g employability skills, well-being, sports and team building.