In 2019, Ripley Town Council are providing an exciting programme of FREE activities for young people in the Township on Wednesday evenings, focusing on Health and Well-being, Music and Extreme Wheels. All taking place at the new community facility on Wednesday evenings at Greenwich Park, Nottingham Road, Ripley, Derbyshire.
THE RIPLEY YOUTH HUB
THIS HAS NOW ENDED...BUT WILL RETURN SOON! WATCH THIS SPACE!
The Youth Hub will be the place to meet new friends and take part in fun, indoor activities. Anyone between 11 and 18 years of age can come along - just turn up!
Each week will have an interactive, healthy lifestyle programme which will focus on developing skills and knowledge through practical activities such as art, craft, cooking and interactive games.
It will help each participant to develop self-esteem, self-confidence, understanding and skills to enable them to understand the importance of leading a healthy life.
The project will be staffed by two experienced Youth & Community Workers from the Blend Youth Project team in Ripley. All staff have current Enhanced DBS Checks, are youth work trained have appropriate training in key areas such as Safeguarding, Food Hygiene & Sexual Health.
All equipment will be provided. All you need to do is turn up and have a great time!
MUSIC - Ripley Rocks!
Wednesday 10th July 2019 weekly until Wednesday 11th September 2019 - 6pm - 8pm
Learn to play a musical instrument
WHEN? 10 sessions: Wednesdays 10th July, 17th July, 24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August, 4th September and 11th September 2019.
TIME? 6pm until 8pm
WHAT? You don’t have to be an experienced player, just have the passion to want to learn to play a musical instrument. You will also gain experience in the technical aspects of making music and sound reinforcement.
WHERE? Ripley Youth Hub, Greenwich Community Centre, Nottingham Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3AY.
WHO? We are able to offer a space to 25 young people (aged 11 to 18) each week, but we do need a commitment from you that you will attend every week if you can. We would like to see both males and females!
COST? FREE! Courtesy of Ripley Town Council!
WHO TAKES THE SESSIONS? Loz Shaw, who is involved with the Ripley Music Festival and is the Music Development Coordinator at Fleet Arts in Belper will be leading the sessions. He plays the guitar and has his own band ‘Creatures of Habit’. There will also be two other people at the sessions each week. They all have an enhanced DBS certificate and adhere to Derbyshire County Councils strict safeguarding, equal opportunities and child protection policies.
INSTRUMENTS? You can bring your own instrument if you wish (if you can already play it), otherwise electric bass’, electric guitars, keyboards and ukuleles will be available to use each week.
On the first week, you will get the opportunity to try all the different instruments then make a decision about which one you would like to choose to play for the rest of the course. From the second session, you will learn how to play that instrument and basic instrumental skills such as how to identify the correct notes/ chords to play, holding the instrument, listening skills, timekeeping, general musicianship and performance/ confidence skills.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END? You will (hopefully) be able to play an instrument with confidence. You will have made new friends and learned to play music with a group of people. You will perform some of your songs if you wish, on the final week (Wednesday 11th September 2019) to friends, family if you would like to invite them along.
If this all sounds interesting to you, we now need you to let us know a few details about yourself so we can reserve you a place. Please get in touch to request a booking form or DOWNLOAD IT HERE as places will be limited to 25 people.
EXTREME WHEELS
Wednesday 10th July 2019 weekly until Wednesday 11th September 2019 - 6pm - 8pm
Join the Extreme Wheels Roadshow crew at the skatepark on Greenwich Recreation Ground. There will be bringing their mobile Skatepark, Laser Tag, Body Zorbing, Drift Trikes, KMX Karts and BMX Sidehacks.
They will have several scooters, skateboards and BMX's you can use or you can bring your own.
The final session - the Skate Jam will be held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, starting a little earlier at 5pm. There will be Pro Demo BMX demo riders and prize vouchers up for grabs.
Helmets must be worn at all times.
Minimum age 11 years
A parent consent form must be completed - collect it at the venue on 10th July 2019.
For more information, please contact Extreme Wheels on 01246 593041 or visit www.bolsover.gov.uk/extreme-wheels
With thanks to funding from the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner