Author Archive

Want to put questions to the people in charge?

Ever wanted to know what’s really going on with Wokingham’s youth policies? Ever wanted to question those in charge? Well this is your chance! Come along to ‘Backchat’, an event in the style of ‘Question Time’ (but a lot cooler!). 17th November 7-9.15pm Council Offices, Shute End, Wokingham More details… To book a place email catriona.macmillan@wokingham.gov.uk [...]

Somewhere to play or somewhere to hang out?

What do you do when you go to the park? Are you there to play football, or just to hang out with your mates? We want your views on parks and what we should have in the future – this is your chance to get your views across directly to the people who are going [...]

Is there an outstanding member of staff in your school?

We are looking for that special Headteacher or Teacher in your school – someone who has made a real difference to pupils’ lives. It could be a learning assistant who is extra supportive, or a teacher that inspires you or anyone else in your school who you think deserves recognitiuon for doing a good job. [...]

Isle of Wight Residential

15 young people from Wokingham attended a 5 day activity residential on the Isle of Wight. Not only did they get to participate in a number of fun activities including the giant swing, trapeze, ladder logic and the matrix but they also had the opportunity to participate in workshops looking at disability and inclusion. Throughout [...]

Make music in Finchampstead!

Are you are 9-16 years old and live in the Finchampstead area? There’s a new youth handbell group that is looking for new members… Sessions are Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm at the FBC – to find out more call Meg on 0118 973 1569. See the poster for more details.

Fancy giving away somebody else’s money?

Well, that’s one of the things you get to do if you become a member of Y10 – and the YOF Panel… The Youth Opportunities Fund exists to provide funding for young people to get new things to do and new places to go. Young people applying for money have to have the support of [...]

Survival Course

From September, Bulmershe Youth Centre will be running a 13 week survival course – where you’ll do eveything from learnig about shelter building, to dealing with the weather, how to cook a meal in one pot to rescue signs and symbols just in case you ever need to use them!!! Check out the full programme [...]

Under 16s swim for £1 at Bulmershe Leisure Centre this summer!

Swim for £1! From 1st August 2010 until 5th September 2010 children up to 16 will be able to swim for just £1 during day time public sessions between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday – Friday! At the weekend all customers will be able to enjoy this offer on all public swim sessions at weekends! Racquet [...]

Meeting between Police and Young People in Earley

If you live in Earley or Lower Earley come to Centrepoint youth club Tuesday 27th July at 7pm. We’re having a question time event with young people and the local police – and we need people to come along and participate! You get the chance to ask the questions in advance – email rachael.holmes@wokingham.gov.uk with [...]

Artwork Competition

The Best place in the Country to grow up… What makes you happy? What is important to you while you are growing up? If Wokingham was the best place to grow up, what might you see? We are looking for drawings, paintings, photos or art produced on a computer, no larger than A3 size. 1st [...]


Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wp_pagenavi() (previously declared in /home/armanwad/public_html/activeyouth.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/wp-pagenavi/core.php:12) in /home/armanwad/public_html/activeyouth.co.uk/wp-content/themes/wp-creativix/scripts/wp-pagenavi.php on line 152