Hailsham Youth Service

NEW CLUBS ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE IN HAILSHAM (24/03/25)

Two new youth clubs, organised by Hailsham Youth Service and launched in February, are already being well-attended and engaging young people in Hailsham and the surrounding area.

'The Lounge', which recently opened its doors at The Station Youth Centre in Western Road, takes place on Mondays from 3.15pm to 5.15pm, providing afternoons of laughter, friendly competition and community-building. Sessions are designed to bring young people together in a positive and engaging environment.

Open to young people (school years 6-12), attendees can enjoy a variety of gaming activities, from classic board games to team challenges, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether they're a fan of strategy games, card games or interactive group activities, there are ample options to suit all interests.

In addition to games, snacks and refreshments are available to keep energy levels up during each session. The sessions are free to attend, with no need for registration.

Also established in February, 'Fusion' sessions, which take place at the Station Youth Centre on Mondays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, encompass new music, art, drama and film evenings, as well as jam sessions to let young musicians improvise and even incorporate different genres (e.g. classical, rock, hip hop, folk).

The sessions, open to young people from school years 6-12, will also feature multimedia and digital arts filming opportunities, interactive drama and dance performances.

Again, snacks and refreshments are provided, and Fusion sessions are free to enter with no registration required.

"The Service's various activity sessions are organised to give young people new opportunities to achieve, and to reduce boredom," said Deputy Youth Service Manager, Joel Cottingham. "Young people are guaranteed to enjoy the variety of activities on offer, all of which they can all get involved in."

"At the new Fusion sessions, the Station Youth Centre offers a space for young people to hang out, share fun and engaging cultural experiences and is a fantastic opportunity for them to enjoy evenings of music, cinema, art and community spirit. We're delighted to see young people already taking advantage of the new sessions and getting involved. But there's room for more and we encourage young people to pop along and see what's on offer at Fusion!"

"The same goes for the new The Lounge sessions. Games are a great way to encourage teamwork, build friendships, and just have some fun outside of school. It's an opportunity for young people to unwind and enjoy each other's company, while developing social and problem-solving skills at the same time."

"We're pleased to see that The Lounge is already well attended, giving young people the chance to connect with their peers in a fun and relaxed setting."