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Weekly Update (6th-12th January)
Hello everyone, welcome back to Waterside Centres Weekly Update! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and now we are back open, we are back doing weekly updates! Firstly, every Friday during term time we are running climbing sessions for all children aged 10+. This is a great opportunity for young people …
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8 January 2025
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Weekly Update (16th-22nd December)
Hello everyone, welcome to this weeks weekly update. Firstly, massive thank you to Winkworth, Rooknest Estate and Pilates with Sallie-Anne for their wonderful support of our Christmas Wish Tree! Earlier this week, The Mix Youth Club had a wonderful time making Christmas biscuits, playing team games and other fun activities. If you have a child …
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18 December 2024
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Weekly Update (9th-15th December)
Hello everyone, welcome to this weeks weekly update. Starting this week, I will be posting an update on events, sessions and news that has happened or is going to happen within the week every Wednesday. Earlier this week, Camp Hopson made a generous donation for our Christmas Wish tree. Come to Waterside Centre to see …
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11 December 2024
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Boxing Taster Session
Don’t miss our free boxing taster session for young people in secondary school! Come along to Waterside Centre on the 14th of December 10:30-11:30 AM to spark an interest in boxing for your children.
11 December 2024
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Waterside’s 2nd Birthday!
Today, we are celebrating the second anniversary of Waterside Centre reopening.
3 August 2023
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Newbury 10k Funding Boost
We were thrilled when we learnt that Newbury Athletic Club had selected us as their charity partner for this year’s Newbury 10k event.
2 August 2023
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Youth Development and Community Engagement Update
The school holidays are now upon us and our summer programmes are in full swing.
2 August 2023
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Monthly Update (July 2023)
The summer months bring a range of activity to Waterside Centre.
2 August 2023
9 November 2022
We are pleased to announce that Sarah Emery will take over as Interim CEO at Berkshire Youth, with immediate effect. A longstanding employee, Sarah brings a wealth of experience. After 22 years of service, David Seward has decided to step down as CEO but will stay with us in a consultancy role to help develop a plan for the future growth of programmes for young people in Berkshire. We are delighted David’s expertise will be retained to help us develop the foundations for the next chapter of Berkshire Youth.
David has overseen immeasurable changes in youth work and support for young people during his tenure. From the demise of the County Council, through austerity and Covid, David’s solid leadership has directed the organisation through these periods of change, culminating in last week’s opening of Waterside Centre. It goes without saying; Berkshire Youth, our communities and young people are in a better place because of David’s passion and advocacy for the importance of youth work.
Berkshire Youth has been working with the National Youth Agency and The Berkeley Foundation to identify a long-term plan in response to the huge growth and demand to support young people. David will pass the day to day management of Berkshire Youth over to Sarah Emery and build on the work of the NYA review, supporting the creation of Berkshire Youth’s new strategy.
Roger Smee, President and Chairman of Berkshire Youth, said: “On behalf of all the Trustees, I would like to thank David for his 22 years at Berkshire Youth, supporting our communities, young people and the wider conversation about the importance of youth work. We are delighted to retain his talent in the organisation whilst we review our future strategy and search for a permanent replacement. Our thanks to Sarah Emery who will lead the organisation on an interim basis.”
We extend an invitation to our community and partners to join us in celebrating David’s time at Berkshire Youth on 9 December. For further details please contact admin@berkshireyouth.co.uk.