Close House & Outback HAF Sessions

A creative space for teenagers

Organisation links
Location address: 3, Hereford
Chosen age group:

Ages: 12 - 16 years

Available tickets:
Free HAF Session Free
Next date: Wednesday 30th Jul,
Funded by Herefordshire Council
Universal provision
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
Close House & Outback HAF Sessions block mentored by Close House Projects
What we'll do
Close House is a social space for teenagers, prioritising secondary school age young people. We are excited to be participating in the HAF programme. It feels like visiting family – it’s comfy and clean, there’s always food and there’s always someone who’s pleased to see you. Plus there’s a pool table, wifi and decent music. Workshops and activities are run by specially selected and experienced Youth Workers and volunteers. You can talk to them about anything and they’ll always try and help, or put you in touch with someone who can.
About your mentors
Close House Projects
Become mature, be helpful and hungry for life
Close House is a Youth Centre in Hereford, in the West Midlands, UK. We help young people aged 11-24 to become mature, be helpful and grow hungry for a full life. All of our projects aim to be Safe, Supportive and Inspiring. Safe: Young people should be free to enjoy their youth; free from risk-taking behaviour, free from abuse. At Close House drop-in centre we have pool tables, games consoles, arts and crafts, musical instruments, outdoor games and internet access. And everything’s free. Supportive: Projects are staffed by qualified and experienced youth workers who provide informal support on anything from school and family to drugs, relationships and healthy living. Inspiring: The staff team and partners put on workshops, activities and showcases that include a variety of exciting themes, including media, music, arts, cookery, games tournaments, home skills, volunteering and community action. We aim to break the cycle of negative experience and behaviour that some young people face, helping them find hope and aspiration and enabling them to control the direction their own lives take. The vast majority of the young people using Close House are vulnerable, disadvantaged or socially excluded. We work with a large number who experience homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, have minor criminal records, are not in education, training or employment or who have suffered abusive childhoods. With good support, positive activities and opportunities to get creative and expressive, these young people can change their story to one of hope and optimism.
Erica Jackson
The ‘go to’ person for Close House HAF!
As the Close House Centre Co-ordinator, I am the person behind the phone that engages with families to ensure all young people have the best experience possible with Close House.
When you arrive
Close House is situated down an alleyway, next door to The Works, opposite The Body Shop. Follow the alleyway to the end and we are opposite 2 Bridges (formerly Gilbies) through the red door and in through another red door :) Outback is based at CLC on Edgar Street, around the back of the building. You will need to register your child's arrival and ensure all paperwork is completed: - Membership Form - General Consent Form - Consent Forms for off site activities Collect your child (if necessary) at the end of the session For additional information or any queries, please contact us via telephone, text or WhatsApp on 07398098475 or email admin@closehouse.org.uk
What we'll do
TO QUALIFY FOR A PLACE ON THE FRIDAY TREAT TRIP, ALL YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE ATTENDED OTHER WEEKLY SESSIONS. Week 1 @ Outback (CLC on Edgar Street) Wednesday 30th July 11-4pm: -Games, Art & Media workshops -Lunch -Dodgeball -Collect From Outback @ 4pm Thursday 31st July 11-4pm: -Parkour Tag with Dirty Feet -Lunch (Jacket potatoes with various fillings) -Dodgeball/Pottery -Collect from Outback @ 4pm Friday 1st August: 10am-6pm Treat Trip 1: Concorde Visit & AirHop Trampoline Park, -Drop off @ Close House -Coach to Bristol, leaving from St Peters Square -Concorde @ Bristol Aerospace -Packed Lunch -AirHop Trampoline Park -Travel Home, collection St Peters Square @ 6pm Week 2 @ Close House Wednesday 6th August 11am-4pm -Session @ Combat Academy -Packed Lunch -Rollerskating @ The Core -Collect from Close House at 4pm Thursday 7th August 11am-4pm -Pizza Making @ Leaven Pizza -Lunch -Cathedral Steps Tour -Tennis/Rounders/Football @ Activate (Bishop's Meadows) -Collect from Close House at 4pm Friday 8th August 10am-6pm Treat Trip 2: Beach -Drop off @ Close House -Travel to beach by coach -Packed lunch -Surfing lessons for those interested -Games on the beach for those not surfing! -Travel home by coach -Collect from Close House at 6pm Week 3 @ Outback (CLC on Edgar Street) Wednesday 13th August 11am-4pm -Games, Art & Media workshops at the Outback -Lunch -Nerf War -Dodgeball -Collect from Outback @ 4pm Thursday 14th August 11am-4pm -Games & Art at the Outback -Lunch -Flip Out 2pm - 3:30pm -Collect from Outback @ 4pm Friday 15th April 10am-6pm Treat Trip 3: West Midlands Safari Park & Fairground -Drop off @ Close House -Travel to WMSP by coach -Safari on coach -Packed lunch -Wristbands for fairground provided by us -Travel home from WMSP by coach -Collect from St Peters Square @ 6pm Week 4 @ Close House Wednesday 20th August 11am-4pm Drop off @ Close House -Nandos Workshop -Lunch -Games @ Matrix -Rose & Ramble -Collect from Close House @ 4pm Thursday 21st August 11am-4pm -Games & Art @ Close House -Lunch: Wagamamas -Tennis/Rounders/Football @ Activate (Bishop's Meadows) -Collect from Close House @ 4pm Friday 22nd August 10am-6pm Treat Trip 4: Beach -Drop off @ Close House -Travel to beach by coach -Packed lunch -Travel home by coach -Collect from Close House at 6pm All food and transport to activities based off-site will be covered by Close House.
Pricing information
Ticket nameFree HAF Session
Price£0
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Where we'll be
3, Saint Peter's Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DL
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

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Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

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