EVERY Wednesday afternoon from 3:30-5pm during Term 4, the Nambucca Youthie will be open for youth from the Valley to join in the fun, socialise and potentially make new friends.

There will be a variety of entertaining activities for everyone to engage with, or, as young people do, to hang out in a cool space to talk about life.

Deidre Bear, long-standing Board member, said, “There will be games such as table tennis, Jenga or board games.

“Even Scrabble if anyone wants.

“Art and craft activities, for example painting rocks, jewellery making, cooking.”

Staff at the Youthie want attendees to let them know what they want to do, and staff will do their best to make it happen.

“Pre-Covid we had young ones who chose to do sushi the next week…unfortunately the next week didn’t happen.”

Now that Covid restrictions have eased, it is now possible for youth to join the program again.

There is always adequate supervision for the afternoon, and Ms Bear told News Of The Area that parents are welcome to drop in if they would like to see the space.

There is no requirement for attending youth to be vaccinated.

Once Term 4 has concluded, Nambucca Youthie staff are currently considering different ideas for programs they can offer during the school holidays.

This new Wednesday event is a great resource for local youth to engage in fun activities and become familiar with a safe and welcoming space.

Age group: 12+

Time: Wednesday 3:30pm-5pm

48 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads

For any queries contact Olivia at the Youth Centre from Tuesday to Thursday on 6568 7777 or email nambuccayouthie1@gmail.com.

 

By Rachel MCGREGOR-ALLEN