Young Carers- Fun – NOW MORE PICS

Burgess Hill Youth held an event yesterday for young carers aged 6-11 years at Fairfield Community Centre. 29 young carers enjoyed lots of activities including cake decorating, arts and crafts, flower planting, circus skills, plus a DJ workshop. The Mustard Seed Café generously provided lunch for all attendees. Everyone had a great time particularly theContinue reading “Young Carers- Fun – NOW MORE PICS”

Chicory Tip Fundraiser- Thanks!

The Chicory Tip Fundraising Event was Burgess Hill Youth’s biggest fundraising event of the year and took place on Saturday 3 February at Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill.  The event was supported by Burgess Hill District Lions Club and sponsored by Steve Willis Training Burgess Hill Youth raised the following: ·         £325 in the raffle ·        Continue reading “Chicory Tip Fundraiser- Thanks!”

Young Carers – Cinderella trip !

Burgess Hill Youth took 20 young carers to see Cinderella on Sunday 21 January performed at Martlets Hall by Burgess Hill Theatre Club. The tickets were kindly purchased by Burgess Hill District Lions and Burgess Hill Rotary Club.  It was a very entertaining afternoon topped off by a picture with the main characters. Zoe BallContinue reading “Young Carers – Cinderella trip !”

Young Carers FUN- 13th Feb @12.30pm

BURGESS HILL YOUTH will hold their next Young Carers event at Fairfield Community Centre from 12.30-4.30pm.  A range of activities are planned for this afternoon to include arts, crafts, sports, plus cake decorating.  Lunch will be generously provided by the Mustard Seed café. Transport is also available if needed.  To book your place please popContinue reading “Young Carers FUN- 13th Feb @12.30pm”

Young Carers Christmas 2017 Tea Party

Burgess Hill Youth Young Carers enjoyed a lovely Christmas themed tea party at Abbeyfield Nursing Home on Friday 22 December.  The event was an enjoyable experience for all involved and follows recent television themed programmes promoting intergenerational activities.  The Young Carers were greeted at the home and enjoyed Frozen themed craft activities with the residentsContinue reading “Young Carers Christmas 2017 Tea Party”

YOUNG CARERS ICE SKATING TRIP

Burgess Hill Youth took 11 Young Carers to Horsham Ice Rink for skating followed by a hot dog and hot chocolate on 21/12/17. Chocolates were kindly provided by CT Radmalls Funeral Directors. The event was supported by the Town Council. For details on future Young Carers events please contact Jennifer – jennifer@burgesshill.gov.uk

YOUNG CARERS 50TH EVENT 24 Oct

YOUNG CARERS 50TH EVENT Note date…. 24 October Burgess Hill Youth are hosting their 50th event for Young Carers aged 6-16 years  to be held on Tuesday 24 October at St Paul’s Catholic College from 10am-4pm. Young carers are children and young people who help look after a member of the family who is sick,Continue reading “YOUNG CARERS 50TH EVENT 24 Oct”

Childline launches app – FOR ME

Childline has launched an app that is the first to provide counselling to young people in need of help, directly through their mobile devices. The app has been named ‘For Me‘ to ensure that it can be discreetly installed. This means that if someone happens to see the young person’s phone, they can’t tell it’s aContinue reading “Childline launches app – FOR ME”

YOUNG CARERS SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS- Some pictures here.

53 Young Carers enjoyed 4 free activities this summer holiday:- Chessington World of Adventures Forest School Fun Horse Riding A day at Blacklands Farm These activities are led by Burgess Hill Youth with support from Burgess Hill Town Council.  The activities were funded by a grant from Hall and Woodhouse.  The next event will beContinue reading “YOUNG CARERS SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS- Some pictures here.”