The Bradby Club and Rugby Round Table have had a long relationship of support, mainly in the form of Round Table supporting Bradby. In the past this has included sports equipment, laptops and even the current flood lights that light up the Clubs pitch in the winter Months. It has been difficult for Round Table to raise funds this past 12 Months due to covid but they remain committed supporters of Bradby and the work we undertake. Recently they … [Read more...]
Thank You BT Magna Park
A huge thank you to Simon Slater and the team at BT Magna Park for their support and fundraising efforts towards the work of Bradby Club for Young People. As well as regularly raising money money for their local foodbank. The team were finally able to handover a cheque for £1,300 to the Bradby Club from previous fundraising events. Simon has helped out and supported the club for quite some time and encouraged his colleagues at BT Magna Park to … [Read more...]
Lockdown 3.0 Update
Once again, Bradby are continuing to follow those guidelines that have been set out by the National Youth Agency (NYA) - the national youth work body - in order to determine what we can and can't continue to do. Despite school closures during this most recent lockdown (beginning 5th Jan), the NYA have worked with the Government and Public Health to set out guidance whereby work with vulnerable young people can continue face to face, and youth … [Read more...]
Another thank you – this one to our past members!
With work still ongoing at the Bradby Club despite Tiers and more recently Lockdown 3.0, we would like to say a massive thank you to all of the past members who have recently donated towards a new printer to be used by both staff and young people at Bradby. Like many other charities, any new equipment bought needs to be funded in some way, often meaning there is some kind of struggle relying on outdated technology; in our case a temperamental … [Read more...]
Lockdown 2.0 Update
Bradby Club have been guided by national youth work body NYA (national youth agency) throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The NYA have been very responsive providing the youth sector with up to date guidance, detailing the activities and provision that can be delivered. In response to Boris Johnson's announcement on 31st October regarding a 2nd National Lockdown, the NYA were quick to update and release revised guidelines. To summarise what … [Read more...]
Bradby 25mile Bike Ride
On Sunday 25th October, members of the Bradby team and friends, led by Trevor Forrest, completed a 25 mile bike ride (from the club to Draycote Water, 3 laps (a couple of whom did 4), and then back to the club) to raise money for the club and the work carried out. All 9 completed the ride in just over 2 hours - with the help of some incredible support from John’s boys. So far the groups efforts have raised over £1000 towards the ongoing work of … [Read more...]
Super Thank You!!
Its been a difficult time for everyone with coronavirus impacting every part of normal life. The Bradby Club like other small charities cannot escape the difficulties and challenges a global pandemic puts before us. Although we have tried to carry on, the impact on our ability to raise funds and the added costs to ensure we are safe to re-open threatened to substantially dent our reserve funds, placing us in what could have been financial … [Read more...]
And we’re back!
Our outdoor and small group youth sessions have now began again! Check our facebook for the most up to date information about what is happening at Brabs! … [Read more...]
Bradby Community Gym and Boxing Resumes
As of Monday 27th July Bradby's Community gym and boxing will resume with limited availability. If you wish to attend the gym or amateur boxing sessions you must book this through the club or via a coach. Spaces and times are limited and will be reserved first for regular members. In line with Government guidelines you will be asked to provide track and trace information and be required to follow rules and new cleaning regimen displayed in … [Read more...]
Online Youth Sessions and Support
In response to the COVID-19 crisis and the need to close our building and suspend normal services, our team set up various methods of remote support, including regular support calls, Online support meetings, Online Youth sessions and increased social media presence to support young people and the community with their health and wellbeing. Youth Sessions are delivered on ZOOM by our Youth workers Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 till … [Read more...]