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Easter Dream Scheme 2008

 

Hill Rise Community Work - 7th April

 

Rudloe Community Work - 14th April

 

Coleman's Farm Community Project - 8th April

 

Where to find us.....

 

 

Street Based Youth Work

 

Easter Dream Scheme 2008

 

The main aim of the Dream scheme project is to develop environmental awareness, community responsibility, citizenship and social and creative skills among local young people aged 11-19 years.

It further aims to promote social inclusion, reducing the barriers between different generations, thus working towards sustainable communities.

The projects inclub young people from Coleman's farm in Calne, Rudloe in Corsham and Hill Rise in Chippenham. 

 

Young people agreed on the community work, a day’s activity prior to the commencement of the 'mini' Dream Scheme.

 

 

 

 

 

Hill Rise Community Work - 7th April

 

The Easter 'mini' Dream Scheme project consisted of one day’s community work in Hill Rise, tree planting on Pewsham Way in partnership with Westlea Housing Housing and BTCV. 

12 young people signed up to particpate in the scheme. All young people engaged well with the community work and participated fully. 500 tress were planted which BTCV stated was the most they had ever had a group plant. This was a particular achievement considering the wintery conditions!

Feedack from BCTV: feedback was very positive and they have offered to nominate group for a Wiltshire award in recognition of their hard work and motivation.

Feedback from Young People:

I learnt that if you work in a team, things get done quicker!

I learnt that determination and hard work pays off'

I learnt that the environment is important and should be more carefully looked after.

I liked working outdoors with my friends as part of a team.

The best part of the tree planting was seeing the finsihed result.

The best part was being given independence at Thorpe Park.

I think we should do more activities like this

 

Rudloe Community Work - 14th April

The Easter 'mini' Dream Scheme consisted of one day community work, involving a community recycling arts project.  Young people asked local residents to donate plastic carrier bags so they could build individual pieces of recycled art work. 

7 young people signed up to participate in the scheme. All young people engaged in the community work. This session enabled young people to build relationships with community residents through positive interactions. Youth workers felt that the session was successful. Young people showed respect to local residents and demonstrated positive social interactions alongside respect for resident's privacy.

Feedback from residents: Some residents commented on how nice it was to see young people involved in a positive activity and in recycling.

Feedback from Young People:

I learnt about friendships, responsibility, self-confidence and communication skills and how to make things out of plastic bags.

The best thing about Rudloe is that we have a Monday night where street based youth workers come out to meet the young people.

It was a great Dream Scheme.

We want more fun community work.

 

Coleman's Farm Community Project - 8th April

 

The Easter ‘mini’ Dream scheme consisted of one day community work, involving planting, weeding, litter picking, path clearing and general tidying up of Fitzmaurice square and nearby paths,

19 young people signed up to participate.  The session enabled positive relationships to be developed and maintained and to build trust between youth workers and young people. Youth workers felt that that session was successful with young people showing respect through maintaining boundaries.

Feedback from residents: 2 Westlea Housing residents commented on the positive and successfulness of the project.

Feedback from Young People:

I found it a hard-working and group building experience

If you do hard work you get rewarded. Team works better than on your own.

Meet new friends. Something different. Nice to get out.

That I can work in a team and on my own.

The best part was going to Thorpe Park and being with my mates.

It was a great Dream Scheme.

The youth workers were great (give them a bonus!)

 

As a way of bringing the three community areas together, young people finished up with a day trip to Thorpe Park which was very successful,youth workers were able to interact with young people in a new and fun environment.

 

Where to find us.....

Mondays:

5.00 - 7.00pm Rudloe Community Centre

7.00 - 9.00pm Photography Project Hill Rise - Power Kiting project (dependent on WYPOF)  

Tuesdays:

3.30 - 5.30pm - Rolling programme across all three community areas.

Young People's Resident Business Plan project in partnership with Westlea Housing association - ensuring young people's voice are heard and that they have influence over the way that Westlea develops it services.

7.00 - 9.00pm Coleman's Farm Community Centre - Fitness Project  

Wednesdays:

7.00 - 9.00pm - Hill Rise Generic needs-led session

7.00 - 9.00pm - Rudloe Generic needs-led session

Fridays:

Coleman's farm session (split session)

i) 4.30 - 6.30pm Targeted needs-led closed project involving taster activity sessions with NEET young people

ii) 4.30 - 6.30pm - SK8 Refurb project