New youth cafe opens in Cippenham, Slough
Slough Borough Council’s youth offending team (YOT), in partnership with St Andrews Church in Cippenham, will be opening up an exciting new youth cafe on October 2.
The launch of the Slough cafe, to be situated in St Andrews Shared Church in a non religious capacity, will be from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, but open for business every Tuesday from October 9 at 4pm to 5:30pm for eight to 13 year olds and 6pm to 8pm for 14 to 16 year olds.
The project aims to offer provisions for groups of young people between the ages of eight to 16 who want to make a contribution to their community.
It will be a place where young people can meet to relax and participate in positive activities, be encouraged with personal growth and offer continued support through interactive music, dance, sports and drama sessions.
Commissioner for young people’s services, Slough Cllr Sean Wright, said: “The new cafe will be a great place for young people in Cippenham to relax in and make new friends.
“It will also give them a place where they can go and learn new ideas and skills in a safe environment.”
Babita Gill, education worker and Rene Baron, preventative case manager for the YOT, added: “We are looking to engage young people who want to make a contribution to their community.
“The cafe will enable them to meet new people and to take part in the many activities we will be organising for them.
“The idea is to give them a base from where they can learn new skills and, in turn, respect their community and take part in keeping it a great place to be.”
The young people will also be given the chance to name their new cafe on the open day.
If anyone would like more information, please contact Babita Gill or Rene Baron on 01753 522702.
Slough Borough Council