Category: Youth

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🌊⚓ Working with the Wolverhampton Sea and Royal Marine Cadets! 🌊⚓

Marching Royal Marine Cadets

Cadet forces offer young people an incredible opportunity to develop valuable life skills, build confidence, and make lifelong friends. Enrolling with the Wolverhampton Sea and Royal Marine Cadets offers a world of benefits:

Leadership & Teamwork: Cadets learn to lead with integrity and work seamlessly as part of a team. 🤝🛥️

Adventure & Fun: From sailing and kayaking to camping and field trips, cadets embark on thrilling adventures that make learning exciting. 🛶🏕️

Discipline & Responsibility: The structured environment helps instill discipline and a strong sense of responsibility, preparing cadets for future challenges. 📏⛵

Skill Development: Cadets gain practical skills in navigation, first aid, and more, paving the way for various career opportunities in the maritime and military sectors. 🗺️⚓

Friendship & Community: Being part of the cadets fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie, as children bond with peers sharing the same interests and passions. 🤗🌐

Boosted Confidence: Regular activities and achievements build self-confidence and resilience, empowering cadets to face any obstacle with courage. 🌟🚀

Physical Fitness: Active participation promotes a healthy lifestyle, ensuring cadets stay fit and active through engaging physical activities. 🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We’re extremely grateful for the support which the Wolverhampton Sea and Royal Marine Cadets gave to our Santa Sleigh collections over Christmas and proud to able to support their ongoing work by making a donation to them.

For more information about the Wolverhampton Sea and Royal Marine Cadet visit their website.

#Rotary #SeaCadets #RoyalMarineCadets #YouthDevelopment #Leadership #Adventure #SkillsForLife

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🌟 Supporting Families with Acorns Children’s Hospice 🌟

Acorns Children’s Hospice is a beacon of hope and compassion for young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families in Wolverhampton and beyond.

🏥 The Hospice, which has facilities in Birmingham, Walsall, and Worcester, has supported 781 children and 1,045 families across the West Midlands over the last year providing a variety of services including:

💉 Specialized Medical Care: Providing expert medical and palliative care to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
🗨️ Emotional Support: Offering counselling and emotional support to families, helping them navigate through their journey with strength and understanding.
🏡 Respite Care: Giving families much-needed breaks by providing short stays for children in a nurturing and safe environment.
🌟 End-of-Life Care: Ensuring dignity and comfort for children in their final moments, surrounded by their loved ones in a supportive setting.

The dedicated staff and volunteers at the Hospice provide exceptional care and support during the most challenging times, ensuring that every child and their loved ones feel cherished and supported.

💙 We’ve made a further donation to help make a difference in the lives of young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families.

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🌟 Empowering Wolverhampton’s Youth: The Way Youth Zone 🌟

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The Way Youth Zone is a vibrant hub located in the heart of our City where the young people of Wolverhampton can thrive, grow, and discover their potential. Open to those aged 8-19 (and for those aged up to 25 who live with additional needs), The Way offers a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for all.

💬 What The Way Offers:

🧗‍♂️ Over 20 Activities Every Night: From rock climbing and boxing to music, arts, and dance, there’s something for everyone.

📈 Life Skills Development: Helping young people build resilience, confidence, and essential skills for the future.

🤝 Supportive Community: A place to make friends, connect with mentors, and feel valued.

💸 Affordable Access: Membership is just £5 a year, and each visit costs only 50p, ensuring accessibility for all.

Since opening nine years ago The Way has helped over 19,000 young people in the City

We’ve made a further donation to support the incredible work of The Way Youth Zone. Together, we can empower the young people of Wolverhampton to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. 💙

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✨ Empowering Wolverhampton’s Youth: The Incredible Work of Base 25 ✨

selfie picture of five young adults smiling

Along with the members of Tettenhall Inner Wheel Club we’re supporting the work of Base 25 and the vital role it plays in supporting young people across Wolverhampton! 🌟 This amazing charity is dedicated to providing a lifeline for those facing difficult times, helping them build resilience and achieve their potential. 💪

The team at Base 25 understand that young people face unique challenges, and they’re there to offer a helping hand. 🤝 Their services are designed to:

• 🏠 Provide a Safe Space: Offering a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where young people can feel secure.
• 💬 Offer Tailored Support: Addressing individual needs through counselling, mentoring, and practical advice.
• 🚀 Boost Confidence and Skills: Equipping young people with the tools they need to succeed in education, employment, and life.
• 🧠 Support Mental Wellbeing: Providing access to mental health resources and support to help young people navigate emotional challenges.
• 🍽️ Help with essential needs: Providing access to food, and support to find accommodation.

Base 25 is more than just a charity; they’re a beacon of hope for young people in our city.

Join us in making a difference! Together, we can support the youth of Wolverhampton in shaping their lives for the better. 💙

#Rotary #WolverhamptonYouth #Base25 #YoungPeople #SupportOurYouth #CommunityImpact #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthEmpowerment 🌟🙌💖

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🌟 Nominate a Young Hero for the Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the Year Award! 🌟

Do you know an extraordinary young person who deserves recognition for their incredible contributions to our community? The Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the Year Award is the perfect opportunity to celebrate their achievements and inspire others.

💬 Why Nominate?

Recognize Outstanding Efforts: Highlight the hard work and dedication of young individuals who make a positive impact in Wolverhampton.

Inspire Others: Showcasing their achievements motivates others to get involved and contribute to our community.

Boost Confidence: Being recognized for their efforts can significantly boost nominee’s self-esteem and encourage them to continue making a difference.

Celebrate Youth: This award celebrates the potential and promise of young people, showing that age is no barrier to making a meaningful impact.

Whether they’ve volunteered tirelessly, shown exceptional leadership, or gone above and beyond to help others, now is the time to shine a light on their accomplishments.

📍 Nominate Today! 🌐 Learn More & Submit Your Nomination

Join us in celebrating the young heroes of Wolverhampton who make our city a better place to live. 💙

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🌟 We’re Supporting the Wildside Activity Centre! 🌟

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We are happy to be able to make a further donation to the Wildside Activity Centre in Wolverhampton to support the Centre’s mission to empower young minds through nature and outdoor activities. 🏞️🌍

How the Wildside Activity Centre Benefits Young People:
✨ Environmental Education: The Centre offers a range of educational programs that teach young people about the natural world, conservation, and sustainability. Hands-on activities like bug hunts, bat walks, and den building inspire a love for nature and a sense of responsibility for the environment. 🐞🦇🏕️
✨ Outdoor Adventures: With activities such as canoeing, narrow-boat rides, and campfire experiences, young people develop essential life skills like teamwork, leadership, and resilience. These adventures also promote physical fitness and mental well-being. 🚣‍♂️🛶🔥
✨ Inclusive Programs: The Wildside Activity Centre is committed to making its activities accessible to all young people, regardless of their background or abilities. This inclusive approach ensures that everyone can participate and benefit from the experiences offered. 🌈🤗
✨ Community Engagement: By bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds, the Centre fosters a sense of community and belonging. Its programs encourage positive social interactions and help build lasting friendships. 🤝🏡
✨ Personal Growth: Through its activities, young people gain confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of achievement. The Centre provides a supportive environment where they can challenge themselves, discover new interests, and develop their potential. 🌱🌟

We are proud to support the Wildside Activity Centre and its incredible work in creating a brighter future for the young people of Wolverhampton. Together, we can make a lasting impact! 💖

#Rotary #YouthEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #Environment #OutdoorAdventure #Wolverhampton #SupportTheYouth

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Supporting the Birch Thompson Memorial Fund

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Thanks to the help of the collectors from the Inner Wheel Club of Tettenhall and your generous donations to our Christmas Santa Sleigh appeal, we’ve made a joint donation to the Birch Thompson Memorial Fund, one of Inner Wheel’s chosen charities.

The donation will help the Fund to maintain and develop Gelliwig, a residential centre in Porthmadog, North Wales, which offers low-cost residential accommodation for young people from Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands. 🏞️🏡

Since its formation in 1981, the Fund has helped thousands of young people develop their skills and talents and experience the outdoors. Gelliwig is a popular destination for school groups, youth groups, and other organisations from Wolverhampton, looking for a base for activities such as hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing. 🧗🚣‍♂️

If you would like to find out more about the Birch Thompson Memorial Fund and its work at Gelliwig, visit their website at www.gelliwig.org.uk. 🌐

We are happy to support an organisation that is helping to create a brighter future for the young people of Wolverhampton. 🌟✨

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Wolverhampton’s Young Musicians

We are thrilled to be one of the local clubs supporting the Rotary Young Musician Competition, an incredible opportunity for young talents to showcase their musical prowess and shine on stage! 🎻🎹🎺

This competition is more than just a chance to perform; it’s a platform for young people to:

🎼 **Develop Confidence**: Taking part in a events such as this helps young musicians build self-esteem and stage presence.

🎼 **Enhance Skills**: Participants receive valuable feedback from experienced judges, which helps them refine their techniques and improve their musical abilities.

🎼 **Foster Discipline**: Preparing for the competition instills a sense of dedication and practice in the young musicians, teaching them the importance of hard work and perseverance.

🎼 **Encourage Creativity**: The competition encourages participants to explore their artistic talents and express themselves through their music.

🎼 **Build Friendships**: It’s an excellent opportunity to meet fellow young musicians, share experiences, and create lasting friendships.

Club Junior Vice President Mandy joined other members of the Club at the Wolverhampton heat of the competition in January to enjoy a spectacular showcase of exceptional local talent from young instrumentalists and vocalists at the Music Hub in Wolverhampton.

The winner of the Instrumentalist category was, 14  year old violinist Lily Cooper from Wolverhampton Girls High  School, who delivered a moving performance of Sonata in E, 2nd movement by Grieg and a Russian traditional melody, arranged by Polly Waterfield.

The winning vocalist, 17 year old Owen White from Birmingham Ormiston Academy Impressed the audience with his three powerful renditions of pieces by Loewe, Mozart and Schoenberg, Kretzmer and Boublil.

The next round of the competition, the District Final where winners of all of the local heats across Rotary District 1210 will compete, takes place at the Wolverhampton Music Hub on Sunday, February 9th, at 2.00pm.

We can’t wait to see the incredible performances and support our young musicians as they embark on this beautiful journey of music and growth! 🎵✨

#RotaryYoungMusician #MusicCompetition #YoungTalent #MusicEducation #ConfidenceBuilding #Creativity #Friendship #Dedication #RotaryClub

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Help Celebrate Wolverhampton’s Youth

Nominations are now open for the Wolverhampton Young Citizen of the Year awards 2024, which recognise the achievements of young people aged between 13 and 25 who live or go to school or work in Wolverhampton.

Photo of Max Kilman (Wolves captain) Luis Enache (2023 finalist), Imane Sbihi (2023 joint winner) Eva Abley (2023 joint winner) Mel Eves (awards vice Chairman) at the launch of Wolverhampton Young Citizen 2024
Max Kilman, Luis Enache (2023 finalist), Imane Sbihi (2023 joint winner) Eva Abley (2023 joint winner) and Mel Eves

This years awards were launched by Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Max Kilman and Wolves Legend (and Rotary member) Mel Eves. They are encouraging everyone in the City to recognise those young people who have gone the extra mile and whose personal courage, care for others, achievement or contribution to the community should be recognised and celebrated.

Anyone can nominate a young person for the award – just visit www.wolverhamptonyoungcitizen.org.uk and complete the online nomination form.

The awards were devised and are sponsored by the City’s four Rotary Clubs together with main sponsor Collins Aerospace. The awards are supported by the Wolves Foundation, Wolverhampton City Council, the James Beattie Charitable Trust and West Midlands Magazines.

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Celebrating Wolverhampton’s Young Musicians

Young people from all over the City will be taking part in the Wolverhampton heat of Rotary’s Young Musician competition on Sunday 4th February with winning entrants getting the chance to compete for a place in April’s national final.

Supported by the City’s four Rotary Clubs the competition offers young people the opportunity to experience performing on a public stage as they showcase their musical talent and receive feedback from experienced adjudicators.

The Wolverhampton heat takes place at 2pm (doors open 1.30pm) on Sunday, February 4th at the Music Hub, Graisley Hill, Wolverhampton WV2 4NE.

The City’s Young Musicians never disappoint and you are all welcome to come along, hear some truly talented performers and to show your support. There’s no need to book – just come along on the day, admission is only £3 payable by programme on the door.