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Journeys

Journeys
Journeys is a new project which provides workshops in a range of activities from street art to archery.

Journeys is a new project which provides workshops in a range of activities from street art to archery.

At the first taster you will be able to try an activity to see if you enjoy it. If you do then you can take part in a longer course in your chosen activity.

If you find something that interests you then you can sign up for the full experience. Once you’ve completed a set of sessions you can reflect on what you have gained, feedback your thoughts – and then try something else.

So what’s next?

Open event
‘So what’s next?’ is a special open event being held by John Ruskin College and Croydon’s Integrated Youth Support Service (IYSS) on 25 May 2012 at John Ruskin College from 1pm – 4pm.

‘So what’s next?’ is a special open event being held by John Ruskin College and Croydon’s Integrated Youth Support Service (IYSS) on 25 May 2012 at John Ruskin College from 1pm – 4pm.  The event is for current year 11 students and young people aged 16-19 who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).

Turn-up to Turnaround! - The Drop in Zone

Drop in Zone
Unique to the centre is its Drop in Zone - a place where young people can simply turn up for advice and support in a safe and secure environment.

This ground breaking initiative provides a single place for young people and their families to access a wide range of services including youth workers, the police, educational welfare officers, voluntary services, social workers and health advice. 

The Croydon Turnaround Centre is operated by Croydon Council in partnership with a range of expert agencies to provide support services for the benefit of the young people of Croydon.

Performance Opportunity - Unfinished Dream

Unfinished Dream
Take part in one of the most exciting theatrical events of 2012!

LIFT are working with Iranian Theatre director Hamid Pourazari to create an incredible new show which will be performed in a central Croydon multi-storey car park this summer. Hamid is looking for South London residents who want to get involved as performers, musicians, dancers, helpers, stewards, set dressers and tea makers; in fact, anyone who really wants to be part of a fantastic theatrical experience. The event will showcase everything that’s amazing about Croydon and the people who live here. It’s an opportunity to meet other local people and have an experience to never forget.

Feedback from the Youth Council BIG meeting held on 22 March 2012

Youth Council BIG meeting
The youth council BIG meeting was held on 22 March 2012.

The aim of a BIG youth council meeting is to bring together all parts of the youth council as well as young people from schools, colleges and other groups.

What was the meeting about?

The aim of the meetings is for the different groups to find out what they have been doing and for them to give their views to decision makers. Each of the BIG Youth Council meetings is based on an Every Child Matters Outcome – this one was Saying Safe