Open Weekend is a key milestone for local authorities and their partners to work together to improve positive activities for young people making sure there are things to do for young people on Friday and Saturday nights, the time young people and communities say they need them the most. Under the DCSF’s Aiming High strategy almost £30 million has been made available to young people in the East Midlands between 2008 and 2011.
You are invited to send a reporter/photographer/film crew to cover the following events. These must be booked in advance – please contact NDS enquiries ndsenquiries@coi.gsi.gov.uk.
Friday 10 July, Osmaston Park, 6 - 8pm
To bring together 13 – 19 years from across the city and break down barriers an evening of outdoor activities is on offer, including rock climbing, basketball, football, DJ and open mic performances, as well as information and advice stands. This pilot event kick starts a whole host of summer activities and has potential to be replicated again in the future. Around 50 young people are expected to get involved.
Saturday 11 July: Madeley Centre, Rosehill Street, Normanton
3-5pm: Free dance, song writing, rap and recording workshops will be held for around 40 young people to create their own productions. These will then be performed from 7–10pm later that evening.
Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July: High Cross Centre, Leicester
10am - 7.30pm: Outside the High Cross centre, close to the Cinema and Wagamamas, the youth service will provide a showcase event of activities for young people across the city, including a climbing wall. A £100 high street vouchers is also available for the person with the quickest time to climb to the top over the two days. At 4.30pm a break dancing showcase will begin.
Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July: Kirby Frith Streetvibe Bus, Leicester
7 – 9pm Friday and 4.30 – 6.30pm Saturday: The Streetvibe bus visits the Kirby Frith area which has DJ/sound engineering workshops, computer consoles, graffiti boards, games and access to the internet. Youth workers are also on hand to answer any questions on sexual health issues and give confidential advice and guidance.
Friday 10 July: The Sycamore Centre, Hungerhill Road, St Anns.
6-9pm: New state of the art free gym for 11 to 25 year olds funded with £10,000 Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF) cash gained by ten fitness mad teenagers. Other activities taking place at the centre including football and martial arts.
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