On the week beginning 3rd August 2015 we took a group of 10 year 8 and 9 boys for a 5 day residential to Skern Lodge in Devon. With support from Warwickshire Association of Youth Clubs and funding obtained from the Big Lottery Fund we were able to offer this opportunity to young people where they may not have otherwise had the chance. The week focused on teamwork and leadership but also raising confidence, self-belief and broadening horizons. … [Read more...]

We had a very packed summer program this year with a number of new activities for young people to try. We took a variety of age groups on many activities that included: Foot-golf, Pitch and Putt, Disk golf, Kayaking, Drayton Manor, Bowling and Laser quest.    In addition to the above we also took a group of young people to Go Ape tree top adventure centre in Cannock. Being classed as a high risk activity we needed a higher than usual … [Read more...]

Graham from WCYP will be back again on Thursday evenings from 6:00 till 7:00 for some more doorstep sports sessions. These sessions have gone down really well at the club and help to ensure that young people who attend are taking part in at least 1 hour of sport a week where they may not do otherwise. … [Read more...]

John and Leah were once again promoting the clubs specialist support services but this time they were at Warwickshire College, Rugby for their fresher’s fair. With many new students starting their journey through college it was important to ensure that they are all aware of the support they can access if they so need to do so. ‘Weed better talk about drugs’ and ‘no glove, no love’ were their slogans for the day and these were cleverly printed … [Read more...]

General youth club nights finished for the summer in late July and so in true Bradby Club tradition we held our annual summer BBQ. The BBQ drew in members both past and present and we even had a visit from our previous club leaders Rose and Ken. The BBQ ended with everyone having been fed and watered and this marked the end of the club nights but the start of our summer program. … [Read more...]

In June we held our annual general meeting at the club; showcasing some of the work we are doing but also celebrating our young people’s achievements. Young people received a host of certificates and awards that had been earned through their participation in the work, trips and projects that we had delivered throughout the year. The Bradby Club extends its thanks to everyone who supports the clubs work and that attended the … [Read more...]

During March we took a group of excitable and eager junior members for a weekend of activities at JCA Condover Hall activity centre in Shropshire. The young people were faced with a number of challenges and problems throughout and had to work as a team to overcome these. Activities included; team building exercises, climbing, abseiling, high ropes and much more. All the young participants had a great time and Matt and Leah even managed to get … [Read more...]

En Garde! During November and December 2014 a number of our young people from the club took part in a 7 week fencing project delivered by Premier Sports. Young people taking part were taught about the rules, tactics and techniques of this Olympic sport. They also gained confidence and self-discipline from this active, healthy opportunity but above all they had fun doing it. Young participant’s achievements have been accredited and they will … [Read more...]

https://youtu.be/RaY-h8cx7Fc A bit later than we initially planned but our fully funded free running project finally started on Wednesday 18th February and will last for 6 weeks. With funding acquired from WCVYS and the generosity of local people we have been able to provide a number of keen junior members the opportunity to take part in and develop new skills within this fast growing sport. Taking place at Princethorpe College Sports … [Read more...]