Blend Youth Project Summer Events
Blend Youth project has compiled a holiday programme open to all young people aged 11-19. Getting out of the house and keeping active is imperative over this summer holiday - with Blend, each day contains new and exciting activities, trips and drop-in sessions ready to entertain young people.
For more information on activities listed below please contact the Youth Work team on 01773 74997501773 749975.
7th August
2pm-5pm
Free Park Session
Meet Blend at Crossley Park for lots of fun and games. Please bring a packed lunch
7pm-9pm
Free drop in session and skittles & dominoes
A fun evening of old school games
8th August
8am-7pm
Trip to Blackpool
Pay just £10 to explore the sights and sounds of one of Britain's more famous beaches
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in session and robot wars
Make and design your own robot at this fun drop in session
7pm-9pm
Free drop in session, sun safety and personal safety evening
Find out how you can stay safe this summer
11th August
2pm-5.30pm
Free multi activity drop in session
Have a go at art, table tennis, pool and much much more!
7pm-9pm
Free 80s themed drop in session
Who will be the winner of Blends 80s fancy dress competition? Find out whilst learning about this groovy time period
12th August
10am-12.30pm
Ultimate craft session
Pay just £4 and enjoy this multi craft session. Activities include; make a door hanging, paint a pot and decorate a mirror
9am-6pm
Multi adventurous activity day at Burbage
For just £5 enjoy an entire day of fun activities and challenges including climbing, rock hopping, abseiling, weaselling and orienteering
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in session and challenge event
Take on Blends toughest challenges on your own or as a team
13th August
9.30am-12.30pm
Free job shop session
If you are 16-25 and looking for work Blend offers help with CVs, job searches and interview skills
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in session and graffiti workshop
Make a new display with the help of Nathan the graffiti artist
14th August
2pm-5.30pm
Free park session
Meet Blend at Crossley Park for water wars! Please bring a change of clothes
7pm-9pm
Free drop in session and boxing at Heanor Blend
Get fit with this boxing session lead by coaches at Ripley boxing club
15th August
9am-5.30pm
Trip to Yorkshire wildlife park
For just £10 join the Blend on a fantastic day trip to one of the best wildlife parks in the country
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in session and cookie creating
Have a go at baking and decorating your own cookie at this fun drop in session
7pm-9pm
Free sexual health drop in session
Come along to this drop in session, receive information and advice on how to stay safe
18th August
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in and make a money box session
Al the fun of a drop in session with the chance to design and create your own money box
2.30pm-5.30pm
Free community project with Futures Homescape
Join the staff of Blend and Futures Homescape to brighten up the local area with gardening and painting
7pm-9pm
Free 90s themed drop in session
Come along to Blends 90s themed session and learn about all the fashion trends during this time period
19th August
10am-12.30pm
Ready, steady, cook!
For just £3 create a meal from the ingredients provided, learning new skills and having fun along the way
9am-2.30pm
Gorge scrambling
For just £5 join in with this wet, adventurous activity at Beeley Gorge!
2pm-5.30pm
Free studio time drop in session
This is a chance to make and record your own track as well as enjoy a mini piano lesson
20th August
9.30am-12.30pm
Free job shop session
If you are 16-25 and looking for work Blend offers help with CVs, job searches and interview skills
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in session and make your own movie
Have a go at acting, filming and directing in this fun filled drop in session
21st August
2pm-5pm
Free GCSE drop in session
Come along and celebrate all your GCSE achievements with support and advice for the future
7pm-9pm
Free drop in session and street dance workshop
Learn the latest moves and show of your dance skills!
22nd August
9.30am-6pm
National Space Centre trip
For just £10 visit the famous national space centre and enjoy exciting space related activities
2pm-5.30pm
Free gardening drop in session
Help create a Blend garden whilst learning new skills
7pm-9pm
Free safety drop in session
Get help and advice on how to stay safe this summer holiday
26th August
2pm-5.30pm
Free gardening drop in session
Help create the Blend garden at this fun drop in session
9am-2.30pm
Mine exploration day
For just £5 explore the underground Devonshire mine at Matlock Bath
27th August
12.30pm-3pm
Free job shop session
If you are 16-25 and looking for work Blend offers help with CVs, job searches and interview skills
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in and upcycling session
Make your own upcycled bag at this fun drop in session
1.30pm-5.30pm
Free fishing at Shipley Park
Whether you're a new or experienced fisherman enjoy this relaxing activity
28th August
2pm-5pm
Free park session
Come along and take part in Blend sports day at Crossley Park
7pm-9pm
Drop in session and cook your own dinner
For just £1 learn how to make your own dinner at this fun drop in session
29th August
9.30am-5.30pm
City visit to York
For just £5 visit the beautiful city of York and enjoy free attractions
2pm-5.30pm
Free arts and Craft drop in session
Come along and join Blend as they get creative and messy!
7pm-9pm
Free Blend's got talent drop in session
This is your chance to share your secret talents at Blend's fun event
1st September
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in session and chocolate making
Enjoy a game of pool, relax or make your own chocolate
7pm-9pm
Free film night
Sign up and see Blend transformed into a cinema at this free film night
2nd September
10am-12.30pm
Design and make a t-shirt
Create your own crazy t-shirt for just £4
9am-4pm
Mountain biking
For just £5 join Blend at Hassop Station to bike along the beautiful Monsal trail
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in and indoor sports session
Enjoy a fun and active drop in session with Blend
3rd September
9.30am-12.30pm
Free job shop session
If you are 16-25 and looking for work Blend offers help with CVs, job searches and interview skills
10am-2pm
Free Turner Farm 'animal care' day
Come and meet, greet and help care for some of Turner Farm's newest residents
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in and art session
Join in with indoor and outdoor art at this fun drop in session
4th September
2pm-5pm
Free park session
Join Blend at Crossley Park for active fun and games
7pm-9pm
Free chill out drop in session
Enjoy this relaxing pamper session
5th September
8am-6.30pm
Alton Towers trip
Reserve your space at this UK's most popular theme park for just £25
2pm-5.30pm
Free drop in session and summer memory page
Make a scrap book of your best summer holiday memories to share with others at Blend
7pm-9pm
Free drop in session and BBQ
Buy a burger and celebrate the end of summer with fun and games
Blend Youth Project Heanor
15 Mundy Street, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7EB
Tel: 01773 76998001773 769980
Email: info@blendyouthproject.co.uk
Please visit www.blendyouthproject for a booking/consent form required
