Hailsham Youth Service

NEXT ROUND OF FNP ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (05/01/26)

Hailsham Youth Service continues to benefit young people school years 7 to 12, providing them with access to a wide range of opportunities and activities throughout the year.

The Friday Night Project (FNP), which is run by Hailsham Youth Service and funded by Hailsham Town Council, works in partnership with organisations such as Knockhatch, Hailsham Community College and Freedom Leisure to help create fun recreational activities for young people on Friday evenings and will continue to be a feature on their social events calendar for the remainder of winter.

A variety of activities have been planned throughout January and February, including activities at Knockhatch Adventure Park, ten-pin bowling at Freedom Leisure and a Group Games Night at the Station Youth Centre.

Kerrie Potter, Youth Work Lead, said: “January and February for the Friday Night Project marks another season of fun and opportunity for young people in Hailsham in the New Year. We aim to provide a variety of activities that not only entertain but also encourage confidence, teamwork and new skills. We're really looking forward to welcoming young people back and seeing them get involved.”

She added: “The Friday Night Project shows the best of community partnership in action, and we're grateful to Knockhatch, Freedom Leisure and all those who help make these activities possible.”

Operated by Hailsham Youth Service and funded by Hailsham Town Council, the Friday Night Project works in partnership with organisations such as Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham Community College and Freedom Leisure. Through this collaboration, the project delivers engaging and affordable activities that help young people remain active, connected and supported throughout the year.

The Mayor of Hailsham, Cllr Chris Bryant, commends Hailsham Youth Service for providing young people with ample activities in a safe environment to help keep them occupied when not at school, and for the dedication and enthusiasm of the Town Council's youth workers: “Parents can be confident that Hailsham Youth Service provides a safe environment for our local young people, giving them opportunities to socialise and take part in various activities after school and on weekday evenings, including those activities which make up the Friday Night Project programme.”

“For 26 years, Hailsham Youth Service has improved the quality of life for local young people in the town and surrounding rural villages. Such benefits have been achieved through the integrated provision of recreation, in addition to opportunities for personal and social development, information and advice.”