Ashton Youth Programmes
A Safe Place to Belong, Grow, Learn and Have Fun
Ashton Youth Club (AYC) is a welcoming and inclusive space for young people aged 7–25. We bring young people from all cultures and backgrounds together to have fun, build relationships, try new things and take part in opportunities that help them grow.
Based at Holy Trinity Community Centre and using venues across the local community, AYC is more than just a youth club. We provide sport, creative activities, outdoor education, youth work, longer-term development programmes and pathways for young people to get involved and progress.
Free for young people
At the Heart of the Community
AYC is a place where young people can feel welcome, build friendships and be themselves.
Whether a young person drops in for a youth club session, gets involved in sport, joins one of our longer-term programmes or takes part in an outdoor adventure, we want them to feel that AYC is a place where they belong.
We believe that positive relationships and opportunities over time can help young people discover their strengths, develop new skills and see what they are capable of.
What We Offer
There are lots of ways for young people to get involved at AYC.
Youth Club
Our drop-in youth club provides a relaxed space for young people to meet friends, play games, use the pool and PS5, and take part in a monthly activity day.
FAST Club – Family and School Together
For young people aged 7–12, FAST provides Saturday activities including sport, arts and crafts and outdoor provision. During school holidays, we also provide HAF activities and opportunities.
Girls Group
Our Girls Group provides dedicated drop-in sessions for girls aged 13–25, with activities including cooking and baking, social and chill sessions, residentials and outdoor activities
Sport
Sport is an important part of AYC, providing opportunities for young people to be active, have fun, develop skills and build positive relationships. Activities take place at different community venues, including Oxford Park.
Outdoor Education
The outdoors is one of our main tools for engaging young people. Through activities such as hill walking, canoeing, climbing, residential experiences and days at the Hollowford Centre, young people can experience challenge, adventure and new environments while developing confidence and skills.
Life Skills Programme
We also provide opportunities for young people to take part in longer-term programmes and pathways, giving them the chance to develop personally, take on new challenges and progress over time.
Long term development
Throughout our programmes, we believe young people benefit from having positive relationships, safe spaces and opportunities to try things they may not otherwise experience.
We also provide opportunities for young people to take part in longer-term programmes and pathways, giving them the chance to develop personally, take on new challenges and progress over time
Grow Your Own
At AYC, we believe in growing our own. Our work is built around long-term relationships with young people. We want young people to be able to stay connected to AYC for a number of years and progress as they develop.
A young person might start by coming along to a youth club or activity. Over time, they can take part in longer-term programmes, develop new skills, volunteer and take on greater responsibility. For some young people, that journey can even lead to opportunities to work with us as casual youth workers.
It’s not just about what young people do at AYC today — it’s about where their journey can take them tomorrow.
What’s Happening?
Our weekly programme includes a range of activities across our community venues.
|
Day
|
Activity
|
Time
|
Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
Youth Club |
6:30–8:30 pm |
Holy Trinity Community Centre |
|
Wednesday |
Football |
7:30–9:30 pm |
Oxford Park |
|
Wednesday & Thursday |
Girls Group |
6:30–8:30 pm |
Holy Trinity Community Centre |
|
Saturday |
Hiking |
11 am-4 pm |
See activity details |
|
Sunday |
Sports |
10:30 am–12:30 pm |
Oxford Park |
|
School Holidays |
HAF Holiday Club |
– |
Holy Trinity School |
Some programmes take place at different venues. Please contact us for the latest activity information and venue details.
Come and Get Involved
All our activities are free. Young people can simply turn up and speak to a member of the team. New members will be given a joining form to complete.
Ages: 7–25
Cost: Free
Main venue: Holy Trinity Community Centre
Email: ali.kadar@lindley.org
Phone: 07954 333378
Come along, get involved and see what AYC is all about.
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Want to Find Out More?
Whether you’re a young person, parent or carer, school, community organisation or potential partner, we’d love to hear from you.