What’s on

Every week, all year

Our own sessions are free and open to everyone in the area. Partner organisations run more classes in our rooms — those are booked directly with them.

Run by the club

Free sessions for children and young people

No membership, no fee and no need to book. If you would rather speak to someone before your child comes along, call us on 0115 910 9955.

  • After School Club

    Free
    Ages
    5–11 years
    When
    Monday – Thursday, 4.30pm – 6.30pm

    A warm, supervised place to land after school — games, crafts, help with homework and something to eat. Aimed at children from unemployed and low income families.

  • Open Access Youth Club

    Free
    Ages
    13–19 years
    When
    Two evenings a week, 7pm – 9pm

    Drop in, see your friends, use the hall and the youth wing. No membership, no cost, and youth workers on hand if you want to talk about anything.

  • Sports Drop-In

    Free
    Ages
    Young people
    When
    Wednesday & Friday, 3pm – 5pm

    Table tennis, football and basketball in the main sports hall. Turn up and play — equipment provided.

  • School Holiday Playschemes

    Free
    Ages
    6–11 years
    When
    February, May and October half terms, and the summer holidays

    Full days of activities through every school holiday — sport, crafts, cooking and trips. Places prioritised for low income families.

Run by our partners

Classes and clubs using our rooms

These are run by independent organisations who hire space from us. Fees, joining and term dates are set by them — ring us and we will point you to the right person.

  • Boxing & Personal Development

    Partner
    Ages
    10–14 years
    When
    Two hours, weekly

    Boxing training paired with mentoring and personal development for younger teenagers.

  • Tae Kwon-Do

    Partner
    Ages
    5 years and over
    When
    Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon

    Martial arts classes for children and adults, from complete beginners upwards.

  • Basketball

    Partner
    Ages
    14–18 years, plus adult sessions
    When
    Drop-in sessions, and camps in the school holidays

    Coached basketball in the main hall, with separate sessions for adults.

  • Saturday School

    Partner
    Ages
    5–16 years
    When
    Weekly, Saturdays

    Supplementary teaching in maths and English, run every Saturday during term time.

  • Parenting Courses

    Partner
    Ages
    Parents and carers
    When
    Run in partnership with local schools

    Structured parenting courses delivered here in partnership with schools in the area.

Also through the year

  • Our annual youth showcase event
  • Black History Month events
  • Family events and community days

Dates for these are announced on our events page and on Facebook.

Not sure which session fits?

Ring us and describe your child — their age, what they like, what they need. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right place, and when to come.