Setting up the Tuck Shop

This week we set up our own tuck shop. We went out and got lots of different things to sell.

The group had to decide on how much to sell the items for. 

We chose a couple of people to take charge and serve the rest of the group.

This meant they had to work out costings and how much change to give back.

They also had to make the hot chocolates we were selling.

The group really enjoyed the new tuck shop, as it has lots of variety and the chance to have hot drinks is great on these cold nights.

The tuck shop should be a great tool for the young people to work on their money management and customer service skills.

The group did really well setting up and organising the tuck shop! 

All profits will go towards new resources for the youth club.

Youth Club is back!

We started off the term with some great news that the kind people at Garfield and Weston foundation are going to be supporting the Rathbone youth club this year. This will enable us to carry on providing a much needed youth service for young people with learning disabilities across the borough of Lambeth. 

So everyone at Rathbone youth club is saying a massing thankyou to Garfield and Weston.

Everyone was really happy to be back at club and catch up with all their friends. The aim of this week was to relax and socialise with each other . 

We opened our own tuck shop to help our young people learn more about money management. The hope is that the tuck shop will self sustainable and naturally fund itself.

We had a table football competition.

We also made some get well cards for one of our members who isn't very well at the moment. We hope that she gets better soon because we all miss her at club! 

11-18's Christmas Meal

This evening the 11-18 youth group went out for a Christmas meal. 

This is the last youth club night until the new year so we all made the most of it!

It was nice for everyone to spend time together before the Christmas break.

Everyone enjoyed the evening and are excited for Christmas!

Merry Christmas and happy new year to all the young people we have worked with during the year.

See you in the new year! 

18-25 Christmas Meal

Tonight the Tuesday youth group went out for a Christmas meal to celebrate the festive season and mark the last club night of the year.

It was a good opportunity for everyone to   exchange Christmas cards and see each other before the Christmas break.

Everyone enjoyed the food and the atmosphere! 

Christmas Decorations

As well as our usual youth club activities this evening the group were getting into the Christmas spirit by making Christmas decorations. 

Using our creativity and artistic flare we all made personalised decorations which will be used at our annual Christmas party.

We were all very pleased with our creations and we're now even more excited for Christmas than we were before! 

Squidz club

Tonight the group attended The Squidz Club which is for young people with learning disabilities (aged 10-25 years), their families and friends. It features young DJs, VJs and artists in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

There was a disco room where everyone could let their hair down and have a dance.

A games room for people to chill out and meet new people, all while playing their favourite video games.

There were arts and crafts too...

There was also relaxation space and a chance for people to take some time out, sit and chat in a quiet space or even get a massage..

Everyone had an amazing time!

An evening at the Old Library

This evening the group spent the evening at The Old Library in West Norwood. The Old Library hosts a mainstream drop in youth club for young people in Lambeth. 

It was a great opportunity for the two youth clubs to integrate and get to know each other.

There was a chance to take part in a variety of different activities like table tennis, video games, reading, nail painting and needle work.

Everyone had a good time and we are hoping to make this a regular session. 

November's Bowling Tornament

We started of the new term by having a bowling tournament. 

Competitors made their way to our local bowling alley, where they went head to head in the bowling battle to end all bowling battles!

Players limbered up before starting off the competition with some taking early leads whilst others tactically playing the slow game.

Thinking over strategies and game plans.

Competition was extremely fierce and everyone wanted to walk away with the trophy.

Regardless of who won everyone had a great time and enjoyed the competitiveness of the evening. The winner will be presented with the highly coveted trophy at our Christmas party in a few weeks.

October Half Term: A trip to the countryside

October half term was the perfect opportunity to have a little break in the beautiful setting of the Ashdown forest at the Hindleap Warren Outdoor Education Centre.

Hindleap Warren allows young people to take part in a wide variety of exciting activities and the chance to get out of the city and enjoy the space and freedom of the country.

The group learnt how to build shelters:

Everyone enjoyed spending time in the forest.









The group took part in some indoor activities such as indoor Archery:

The group also completed some more challenging activities such as the zip wire. A few of us were quite anxious about doing the zip wire, but with lots of support and encouragement from the group we managed it.

Climbing to the top..

...Preparing to jump!

Enjoying the view.

Overall everyone enjoyed their break in the country, we pushed ourselves to do every activity even if we didn't know what to expect. We all came away from our weekend at Hindleap with a great sense of accomplishment and a well needed confidence boost.

October Activities: Celebrating Black History Month

During October the Youth Club focused on celebrating Black History Month. 

We spent time discussing our different backgrounds and heritages in order to learn more about different cultures.

The group also did some cooking in order to learn more about different cultures:

The group really enjoyed being hands on and learning new skills:

The group really enjoyed making and eating curried chicken with rice and peas and fried plantain.

It was great to learn some new skills and learn to cook a meal that everyone loved. A massive thanks to the members of staff that helped with all the cooking and teaching of the young people.