Bergholt Youth Group – BYG
About Bergholt Youth Group
Established in 2008, Bergholt Youth Group (BYG) is a vibrant youth club for children aged 11-14 (school year groups 6 to 9) in West Bergholt and surrounding areas. With an average attendance of 70-80 children per session, BYG offers a safe and fun environment for kids to meet friends, especially those who have moved on to different secondary schools.
We have a close relationship with West Bergholt Parish Council, Heathlands School, and are affiliated with Essex County Council Youth Service.
What We Do
Club Sessions
The club has exclusive use of Orpen Hall, the smaller John Lampon Room and the MUGA during its operating hours.
- Indoor Activities: Enjoy pool, table tennis, table football, PlayStation, and arts and crafts.
- Outdoor Activities: Exclusive use of the MUGA for ball games, playground facilities, and playing field.
- Tuck Shop: We also have a very popular tuck shop where treats and drinks can be purchased at a fair price.
Special Events
At present we have two special events during the academic year. One is the Christmas party, where we give the large hall over to a disco, provide a fabulous photo booth and food for the children (usually pizza which for many of them is a favourite meal!)
In the summer we hold an inflatables day which includes a water fight (depending on the weather)!
Both these events are extremely popular with the children, and work well as ‘special’ days a little different from the usual evenings which are largely unstructured. They also help the children to celebrate two very special times of the year, Christmas and the end of the academic year.
If you are interested in joining us contact them at [email protected].
Membership and Fees
- Membership Fee: £3 per child per year.
- Entry Fee: £1 per session for members, £1.50 for guests, and £3 for special events.
Volunteering Opportunities
The club needs a good pool of volunteers, both adults and young people from Year 10 and upwards. You don’t need youth work experience (although it is welcomed), interest & enthusiasm are equally important If you’re interested, you can contact them at [email protected].
Leadership Team
- Leader: Claire Rodie
- Chair: Catherine Withnall
- Secretary: Fay Robinson
- Treasurer: Sally Bond
- Membership Officer: Shelley Johnson
- Volunteers Officer: Sarah Moltu
- Welfare & Safeguarding Officer: Carley Anderson
Recent news items
Recent news itemsThe following articles are about, or reference the BYG, to read the whole article please click on the heading…
- Erle Havard Play Area Consultation - Erle Havard Play Area Consultation Colchester Borough Homes is planning to upgrade the Erle Havard Play Area this year and are consulting on 5 options. You can see some simple illustrations of the five options on their website at cbhomes.org.uk/park-poll/… …
- BYG Spring Term – Activities & Events - BYG Spring Term Calendar BYG start their Spring term next week and welcome all in school years 6 -10 to join them. The costs are only £3 for the school year plus 50p each night attended. Activities for this term… …
- BYG Autumn Term – Activities & Events - BYG Autumn Term Calendar BYG started their Autumn term last night and welcome all in school years 6 -10 to join them. The costs are only £3 for the school year plus 50p each night attended. Activities for the rest… …
- BYG (Indoor) Car Boot Sale – Declutter to help - BYG (Indoor) Car Boot Sale An ideal opportunity to spring clean and get rid of unwanted clutter that deserves another home, the Indoor Car Boot Sale takes place in Orpen Hall on Saturday 10th March between 10 am - 2… …
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- BYG Goodbye to Amber - BYG Goodbye to Amber A lot has been happening at BYG since the return from summer holidays. They have had some special evenings, including the now annual "chocolate night". White Watch from the Fire Brigade, based in Colchester, also paid BYG… …
- BYGging it up for our Youth - BYGging it up for our Youth After fears that BYG would close after 10 years the following great news has come from the groups AGM last week. BYG's AGM took place on Thursday 12th October and it was feared that,… …
- Goodbye BYG – End of an Era? - Goodbye BYG - End of an Era? Could it be Goodbye BYG, sadly, given the lack of volunteers stepping up it could well be the case! The following update has been released by the Chair of the PC and the… …
- Thoughtless Parking at Poor’s Land - Thoughtless Parking at Poor's Land Affecting children at Heathlands, Bergholt Heath YFC and the general public at large, thoughtless parking at the Poor's Land Gate is a problem. The Parish Council contracts with Countrywide to maintain this land; last week… …
- Will You Let Bergholt Youth Group Fold? - Will You Let Bergholt Youth Group Fold? Aimed at young people between 10 and 16, BYG has now been meeting regularly for over nine years. It has clearly met a need with over a hundred members and up to eighty… …
- Entries Surge for Fete & Produce Show - Not too late for entries to Produce Show The Fete & Produce Show will be held in the Orpen Hall & Lorkin Daniell Field from 12-4pm on Sat Sept 9th. Produce Show in Orpen Hall Over 350 entries have already been… …
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