Youth Groups, Clubs and Activities

'Positive About Young People'

Solihull Council's Youth and Community Service offers a wide range of things to do, places to go and people to talk to for young people aged 13 to 19 years and up to 25 years with disabilities and/or additional needs.

Full information and regular updates on activities available via our facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/solihullyouthservice

For general information on activities in Solihull for young people please email Solihull Youth and Community Service and for borough wide Activities:

• Tel: 0121 704 8074
• Email: youngpeoplesinfo@solihull.gov.uk

For more information about activities in the South of the borough please contact:

• Tel: 0121 430 3949
• Email: cyc@solihull.gov.uk

For more information about activities in the North of the borough please contact:

• Tel: 0121 717 5800
• Email: kycentre@solihull.gov.uk

Contact your local Youth Centre to find out what is going on

Coronation Youth Centre

• Age: 11-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Description of Activities:
• Generic Youth work. Facilities include: DJ room, Band Rehearsal Room, Recording Studio, Sports area with pool table, table tennis, Coffee Bar area, Training room, Chill out room.
• Smart Club for young people with learning difficulties. Short term projects such as: Relationships and Sexual Health, Band forum, Residential planning groups etc.
• Location: Coronation Youth Centre, Green Lane, Shirley, Solihull B90 1AE.
• Getting There: Bus 49, 169, 72 Near Shirley Railway Station approximately two minutes walk.
• Contact: Centre Manager or Youth Worker 0121 430 3949 cyc@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility: Work with young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities up to the age of 25. Disabled access, parking space and toilet.

Knowle Youth Centre

• Age: 11-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Description of Activities:
  A wide range of activities including: the Duke of Edinburgh award, sports, music, arts and health promotions.  Facilities include: Pool tables, Air Hockey, Table Tennis, Table Football and a TV Room. There are also opportunities for Residential and Trips Out for example: Golf Tuition and Ice-Skating. 
• Location: Knowle Youth Centre, Station Road, Knowle, Solihull B93 0PT. (Based in Arden School)
• Getting There: Bus routes 40, 40c.
• Contact: Youth Worker 01564 774 827 knowlecentre@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility: No Disabled access to the second floor.

Rural Youth Project

• Age: 13-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Description of Activities:
  Out and about in Rural Solihull a youth bus with a range of activities, offering issue based projects and a variety of workshops.  It provides a place to meet in your community. 
• Location: Varies contact to find out where the youth bus will be. 
• Contact:   0121 704 6163 or 07917158220 ruralmobile@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility:  Full access.
  

Hatchford Brook Youth Centre

• Age: 11-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Description of Activities:
  Youth Centre offering a wide variety of facilities including a sports hall, outside sports court, performance space, games room, media room, dance/drama studio, art activities room, dj room and 2 music rehearsal rooms which join to form a recording studio.
  • Drama Project for ages 11+ the group performs twice a year
  • Art Project for ages 11+ the group works alongside the drama project producing scenery and costumes. There is also the opportunity to take part in a variety of art projects including graffiti, painting, sculpture etc.
  • Music Projects to develop your music skills and practice in one of the two rehearsal rooms each room has a drum kit, sound equipment, guitars, keyboards. There is also a dj room with decks. The project runs regular gig nights enabling local bands to perform live and you can use the recording facility to create your own.   
  • Arts Award this is a National Qualification, which supports young people in their development as artists and arts leaders.
  • Saturday Club for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities - Aimed at young people aged 13-25 years the club provides a varied programme based around sports, arts and crafts. There is also the opportunity to take part in the Arts Award Scheme. The club provides opportunities for longer projects such as film making, residential experiences and various organised trips out.
• Location: Hatchford Brook Youth Centre, Old Lode Lane, Solihull B92 8JE.
• Getting There: Bus route 57.
• Contact: Neighbourhood Youth Worker, 0121 743 9412 hbyc@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility: Full access.

Kingshurst Youth and Community Centre

• Age: 11-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Description of Activities:
  A large and vibrant youth and community centre offering a wide range of provision including: fishing project, adventurous activities, table tennis coaching and club, Duke of Edinburgh award project, open youth clubs, dance academy, projects supporting young people who are bullied and various short projects to meet the needs of young people.
  • ABBA (Anti-Bullying Behaviour Alliance) support and campaign for young people around anti-bullying. Regular meetings, activities, workshops and arranging activity days for others who may have experienced bullying e.g. art, drama, music, cooking and poetry. Contact: Youth Service Connexions Co-ordinator 0121 717 5805 abba@solihull.gov.uk or NSPCC 0121 770 3000
  • Evolution project works with young people who are permanently excluded from main stream school.  The referrals are mainly from North and South pupil referral units in Solihull and the programme runs in conjunction with their timetables to offer a package of formal and informal education.  Evolution offers a wide range of activities and community projects i.e. cooking, self development, fishing, art, sports, volunteering at a local school, supporting work on a farm.  This is a creative programme of sessions and activities that supports young people who have difficulties staying in mainstream school.  Through hands on learning experiences and group work young people can develop a range of skills.  Throughout the programme young people are listened to and supported whilst having the opportunity to shape their individual learning and development. Contact:  0121 717 5804 evolution@solihull.gov.uk
  • Kingshurst Youth Music Training Studio A fully equipped music studio where young people are encouraged and helped to learn about music technology, production and music composition utilising music software such as Logic and Acid.
  • The Safe Time Out Club A club for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Weekly activities: Cooking, Group work, I.T., Pool tournaments, karaoke, table tennis, independent living. Also camping residential, sports residential and summer trips. Taxi minibus is provided for those who do not travel independently. Contact: Safe Time Out Club Co-ordinator, 0121 717 5808 safetimeout@solihull.gov.uk
• Location: Kingshurst Youth and Community Centre, 5 Marston Drive, Kingshurst, Birmingham, B37 6BD.
• Getting There: Bus routes 55,71.
• Contact: 0121 717 5807 kycentre@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility:  Full access.

The B@se-i- Solihull Youth Service

• Age: 13-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Description of Activities:
• Connexions Information, Advice and Guidance
• General Drop in for Information and advice - offering a wide range of individual support to young people on a variety of issues e.g. housing, drug health, sexual health, education, employment and training etc.
• Job Club offering One to-one support for young people regarding any issues they are presented with. Access to job search and support with CV preparation and other forms of job application.
• Location:  Kingshurst Youth & Community Centre, 5 Marston Drive, Kingshurst, Solihull B37 6BD.
• Getting There: Bus routes 55,71.
• Contact: Youth Service Personal Adviser 0121 717 5809 base@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility: Wheelchair access via main Kingshurst Youth & Community entrance.

The Den, Chelmsley Wood

• Age: 13-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Description of Activities:
• Based in a ground floor flat this unit offers the following:
  • A variety of issue based projects: sexual health, healthy eating, drugs, anti-racist etc
  • Horse riding projects.
  • Detached youth work project (meeting young people on the streets).
  • Projects supporting young people who are bullied.
  • The Den Committee to have your say about what happens at the Den and in your community
• Location:  The Den (Chelmsley Wood), 3 Downing House, Willow Way, Chelmsley Wood, B37 7PN.
• Getting There:  Five minutes walk from Chelmsley Wood Town Centre, 71 Bus stops at end of Willow Way.
• Contact:  Youth Worker 0121 788 2408 theden@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility:  Ramp outside building but narrow entrance.

Northside Youth Project - Smithswood

• Age: 13-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Description of Activities:
  Youth centre with facilities for young people including arts, music studio, internet cafe and chill out zone.  Offering a variety of youth work activities including arts, sports and issue based sessions, drop in advice and guidance. It also delivers outreach projects meeting young people on the streets. 
• Location:  Northside, Auckland Hall, 25 Sunbeam Close, Solihull, B36 9JR 
• Getting There: Nearest bus routes 71,94.
• Contact: Youth Worker 0121 730 2095 northside@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility:  Full access.

Castle Bromwich Youth and Community Centre

• Age: 13-19 years and up to 25 years with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Description of Activities:
  A youth centre that offers contemporary dance, skateboard design, break dance, youth forum, adventurous activities, football workshops and more.  The youth centre has a fully equipped dance studio with mirrors, chill out zone, and art space, with plans for an internet cafe and music studio. 
• Location:  Castle Bromwich Youth and Community Centre, Hurst Lane North, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0HD.
• Getting There: 94 Bus route, centre situated at Chester Rd junction, opposite Chester Arms Pub.
• Contact: Centre Manager 0121 747 5744 cbyouth@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility:  Full access.

Youth Service Adventurous Activities and Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

• Age:14-24 years
• Description of Activities:
  Adventurous Activities including: rock climbing, canoeing, horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, camping etc.
• Duke of Edinburgh is a challenging programme of activities, designed to support the, personal and social development of young people. Encouraging young people to undertake exciting, constructive and enjoyable activities in their free time leading to national accreditation. There are three levels: Bronze Award, Silver Award and Gold Award. These Awards involve providing a service to the community, learning a skill, participating in a physical activity and completing an expedition on foot, water, cycle or horse and taking part in a residential project at Gold.
• Location: Adventurous Activities are offered at a variety of Solihull Youth Centres and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is offered at a variety of locations across the Solihull Borough including Youth Centres, Youth Projects, Schools and Voluntary Organisations.
• Getting There: Offered at a variety of locations across the Solihull Borough.
• Contact: The specific organisations, youth centre or project leader. Additional information is available from the youth service Duke of Edinburgh and Adventurous Activities Co-ordinator dofe@solihull.gov.uk 0121 704 6160
• Accessibility:  Please talk to the Youth Centre, Youth Project, School or Voluntary Organisation for specific information and accessibility provisions.

Active Involvement and Democracy Team

• Age:11-18 years
• Description of Activities:
  Working with young people to get their voice heard and helping them to get involved with their community.
  • Youth Council representatives from a wide variety of groups of young people from local youth clubs, schools, colleges etc. Meet to discuss issues, have guest speakers and consultation sessions. Current projects include: Sexual Health Awareness Group, Safe and Secure - personal safety group, YODA (Your Own Decisions Achieved) youth conference.
  • UKYP (UK Youth Parliament) - young people nominate candidates and an annual election is held. Candidates get the opportunity to represent Solihull at the regional and national Youth Parliament.
  • Youth Opportunity Fund and Youth Capital Fund - young people can apply for funding and applications are assessed by appointed groups of young people. There are four forums to apply to: Shirely, Solihull, North, Rural. 
• Location: Varies but based at Solihull Youth Workshops, Lode Lane, Solihull B91 2HJ.
• Getting There: Bus 71,72,41 towards Solihull. Taxis available for the Youth Council.
• Contact:  Youth Involvement and Democracy Team 0121 704 6314 mailto:aidteam@solihull.gov.uk
• Accessibility: Ground floor access and toilet facilities.