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Georgina Morgan-Denn
7 September 2023

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Haydon Wick Parish Council’s Youth Summer Programme with BEST – Be A Better You

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“Such a fantastic time was had by all children of this year’s youth Summer Programme, and what a better way to end it than with a delicious Domino’s pizza!”.

During the summer holidays, the Parish Council funded weekly enrichment sessions with its regular partner and charity, BEST – Be A Better You. This is the Council’s third year of working with BEST who provide engaging and exciting youth activities during the school holidays. The Council is delighted to report that this year has seen a consistently high number of attendees to each session and each one reportedly had a thoroughly good time.

During the sessions the group was split into two and involved activities such as improving football skills, ball control, coordination and confidence, boxing, Jab, Jab, Run (Duck, Duck, Goose) to full on football matches. Each child got involved and greatly improved during the programme.

The final session was held at the Parish Council’s open space at Trent Road Playing field where local Domino’s Pizza at Taw Hill generously provided discounted pizzas as a special treat for all the hard work the young people put in over the summer.

Neil Tustin, FA Football Coach and BEST Youth Mentor had this to say about the programme:

“All children need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them. That’s exactly what we do here at BEST- Be A Better You. Especially through football – this summer programme at Haydon Wick has been so rewarding, watching everyone smile and laugh.”

Craig Hiscock, Operations Manager at BEST – Be A Better You said:

“I just wanted to say thank you for another successful summer program of activities. The records show that we had 179 children attend the sessions and all enjoyed the activities that you fund. Haydon Wick Parish are always our most attended sessions, and every single child enjoys them so much. We sincerely value the work we do with you and are very much looking forward to October half term.”

Councillor Rebecca Ross, Chair of Community Development Committee had this to say about our Summer Programme:

“It is fantastic to hear even more children have taken part in this year’s BEST summer programme and it is great to have received such positive feedback from both parents and the young people who have attended. We are very fortunate to have been able to partner with BEST again and we look forward to welcoming them back in October when they will be running a similar half term programme.”

The Parish Council has already confirmed the next enrichment programme with BEST due to take place during the October half-term. To find out more and to book on to the sessions follow our socials or visit our website. Never miss an update by keeping up to date with all the latest Haydon Wick Parish Council news and events by subscribing to our monthly email bulletin. To do this visit: https://haydonwick.gov.uk/latest-news/

Georgina Morgan-Denn
28 July 2023

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Youth Summer Programme with BEST-Be A Better You has Commenced

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The first enrichment session in the Council’s youth summer programme saw an action-packed two hours and lots of happy attendees.

Thursday 27^th July saw lots of familiar, excited faces coming through the doors of GLL Sports Hall for the first summer enrichment session with BEST – Be A Better You. It was so lovely to see so many regular attendees returning.

The group was split into two; half played football and practiced football skills, whilst the other half engaged with boxing skills and drills. It’s amazing to see that so many of the young people who attended previously have remembered some of the drills, and each time they come are progressing even further. After a quick snack and a drink, the groups swapped over and enjoyed the other sport. By the end of the session, everyone was beginning to slow down, after a manic two hours running around.

Neil Tustin, FA Football Coach and BEST Youth Mentor had this to say about the event:

“It is so inspiring to see so many young people enjoying these sessions, in particular a child that came to last year’s Haydon Wick Summer Programme, who was so shy and nervous, has now gone on to play football at a grass roots club that I am part of, in his free time. BEST sessions are aimed at providing children with activities to keep them engaged, make new friends and be involved in sport to lead them down a healthy path and to maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. The funding from the Council really helps us to reach as many young people as we can.

I am so proud to be a part of this amazing charity, that is helping so many young people achieve their dreams.”

The Council is really looking forward to seeing what the rest of the summer programme brings to the young people of Haydon Wick. Its not too late to sign your child up for any of the remaining free sessions. To do this, please contact Kate at: youthandcommunity@haydonwick.gov.uk / 01793 722446.