Young Carers – Bushcraft Activities

Young Carers enjoyed a day at Bedelands Nature Reserve for a Bushcraft activity led by Mark Hedgecock. The event was led by Jackie Cooper with the support of Burgess Hill Youth volunteers and Lions Young Leader in Service volunteers. The group enjoyed a variety of activities all without the use of technology! These included learningContinue reading “Young Carers – Bushcraft Activities”

Young Carers – Circus themed event!

Young Carers enjoyed a Circus themed event at Westall House, Abbeyfield Care Home. The group met at Burgess Hill Youth and were transported by a volunteer driver from Burgess Hill Girls School driving the bus to the Care Home in Horsted Keynes. The ethos of the care home is to build inter-generational activities, and thisContinue reading “Young Carers – Circus themed event!”

Young Carers Easter Outings

Burgess Hill Youth Young Carers, with the support of the Town Council,  have enjoyed two activities this week.  On Monday, 11 visited Fishers Farm for a full day to include fun rides, visit around the farm and the infamous Big Drop.  On Tuesday 26 visited the Clip and Climb activity at the Triangle to reachContinue reading “Young Carers Easter Outings”

Young Carers Pantomime trip!

Burgess Hill Youth took 20 Young Carers to Burgess Hill Theatre to see Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood. The tickets were kindly purchased by Burgess Hill District Lions Club and Burgess Hill & District Rotary Club. Chocolates were kindly provided by CT Radmalls Funeral Directors. The event was supported by the Town Council.Continue reading “Young Carers Pantomime trip!”

Football Tournament – February Half Term

On Tuesday 13th February Burgess Hill Youth Members from both the Junior and Senior club played in a football tournament in Worthing. They played other teams from all over the county. The event was organised and run by Albion and the Community. All the members had a very enjoyable day, even though the weather wasn’tContinue reading “Football Tournament – February Half Term”

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 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