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The temporary closure of Hailsham Youth Service, which manages the Square Youth Café, Friday Night Project and Monday Youth Club, as well support/advisory services such as SafeHub and Sexual Health, is part of a Town Council-wide measure to combat the spread of COVID-19, taking into account government advice to avoid using communal spaces and encourage social distancing. |
Nevertheless, during lockdown, the Town Council’s youth service team has ensured that young people can stay updated, join in on discussions, take part in activities and keep in touch with the youth worker team via social media, including their Facebook and new Instagram pages. |
“Young people in Hailsham are encouraged to connect with discussions on how they are all managing whilst being socially isolated and take part in various online activities, including interactive challenges, quizzes, and recommendations on which films and TV programmes to watch and what games to play on their smartphones. |
“Maintaining contact with young people and keeping them engaged with services during this difficult time is essential, especially with the recent closure of face-to-face services,” said Town Clerk John Harrison. |
“Due to the COVID-19 situation and strict social distancing measures currently in place, there have been a lot of changes to young people’s living circumstances. Keeping young people updated on social media and in touch with youth workers are important and, on the Instagram page in particular, we are producing lighter content and activities to keep young people engaged.” |
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