I like coming here to meet new people and play games, it makes me feel safe.
We’re waging war on boredom.
We get it. There’s not much going on in Didcot. That’s why we run youth clubs, holiday trips and weekly football sessions, and create loads of opportunities for you to do new things and learn new skills.
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Youth Club
Where: TRAIN Didcot
When:
Years 5/6: Weds 4-5pm, alternating weeks, check WhatsApp/social media for the schedule.
Years 7 & 8: Thurs 5-6.30pm
Years 9+: Thurs 7.30-9pm
Stocked with a Playstation 5, air hockey, pool, and food and drink, our youth clubs are open-access spaces for you to build friendships, relax and have fun. All young people are welcome to come along. We run three youth clubs in Didcot every week for different age groups (school years 5-6, 7-8 and 9-13) – you can see when your session is in the list on the right. As well as hanging out with other young people, our youth workers will be around to chat if you need them.
For more information about youth club, WhatsApp or call us on 07458 306361. If you’re coming to youth club for the first time, your parent/guardian will need to complete a consent form.
Football
Where: Didcot Leisure Centre, Mereland Road, OX11 8AY
When: Monday 4.45–5.45pm
Who: All welcome, age 10–18, boys & girls
Weekly free football sessions run in partnership with Oxford United in the Community, through the Premier League Kicks programme. Improve your football skills and connect with your teammates. Bit rusty? No worries. Our sessions are informal and open to all abilities.
Young Women’s Group
Where: TRAIN Didcot
When: Friday 4–5.30pm
Who: Females aged 10-18
We’ve got games, arts and crafts, self care, cooking and much more. Learn new life skills with an AQA qualification to go on your CV, while having fun at the same time. For more information, call or WhatsApp us on 07458 306361.
Young Men's Group
Where: TRAIN Didcot
When: Tuesday 4–5.30pm
Who: Males aged 10-18
Relax, have fun with your mates and learn new stuff at the same time. We’ve got plenty of games, gym equipment, cooking sessions plus learn new life skills with an AQA qualification to go on your CV. For more information, call or WhatsApp us on 07458 306361.
Trips & Holiday Activities
When: Advertised ahead of school holidays
Combat boredom and do something different by joining us on a trip or school holiday activity. We’ll advertise these in the lead-up to school holidays. Previous trips have included climbing the O2 Arena in London, ice skating in Oxford, Fright Night at Thorpe Park, visiting Queer Britain for LGBTQ+ History Month, and residentials in France.
Detached Youth Work
Where: TRAIN Didcot
When: Mon 3.30-5pm, Tue 6-7pm, Wed 5-6pm, Fri 6-7pm
We come to you (sometimes with snacks). Our detached youth workers and volunteers will say hi if we see you out and about in Didcot during one of our detached sessions. If you want to chat, we’re here for it. We have no agenda, we’re just around to get to know you and let you know where we are if you ever need us.
Mentoring
1-2-1 and group support for young people who’ve been finding school, friendships and daily life a bit difficult. TRAIN’s group and 1-2-1 mentoring programmes equip young people with life skills and tools to use in school and in relationships. The mentoring is completely voluntary, with young people choosing to participate and playing an active role.
Youth Voice
Opportunities to help shape the work of TRAIN, discover and develop new skills, lead projects and volunteer in the community. Previous examples of what young people have been involved with through Youth Voice include:
• Meeting with local politicians to speak about what matters to young people
• Bridging the generation gap by running a project with residents at a local care home
• Earning qualifications and skills to add to their CVs and help with applications for college/uni/jobs
• Helping TRAIN recruit new team members