News

07/05/2025

May Half Term Teen Scheme

Holiday Club for 8 to 18 year olds

Teen Scheme is happening this May Half Term at Genesis Centre – Locksheath, a holiday club for young people aged 8 to 18 with additional needs/disabilities.

Additional needs could include (but not limited to) ASD, ADHD, and other neuro-diverse conditions, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Anxiety, Stress, Low Mood, CAMHS waiting list – no diagnosis required. Due to staff ratios, the club is for young people not needing 1:1 support or personal care.

Spaces are £25 with a hot lunch included. Sessions are on Tuesday 27 and Friday 30 May from 11am to 3pm. To book call/text 07709 936521 or email lorna@yservices.co.uk

14/03/2025

Art and Craft Market

Art and Craft Markets

Art and Craft Markets return to Genesis Centre – Locksheath, we have dates in May and November, stalls are available to book now!

Our next market will take place on Sunday 18 May at 11am to 3pm. Entry is £1, under 16s are free. All stalls are providing hand-crafted items.

These markets raise vital funds for Y Services. There are still some spaces available for stalls, for further information or to book a table email genesis@yservices.co.uk

13/03/2025

Genesis Easter Family Event

Genesis Youth Centre are hosting an Easter Family event on Saturday 12 April between 10am and 2pm, entry is £5 per child.

With Easter arts and crafts, treasure hunt, fun and games. Easter egg for every child included in entrance fee.

Genesis Cafe open for refreshments and hot lunches.

Email genesis@yservices.co.uk to book your child’s place.

12/03/2025

Ukrainian Women’s Day

Ukrainian Women's Day Event

Ukrainian guests and their hosts are invited to an afternoon of crafts and food celebrating Ukrainian Women.

This is a free event for Ukrainian guests and their hosts.

Українських гостей та їхніх господарів запрошують на вечір ремесел та їжі на честь українських жінок

Це безкоштовний захід для українських гостей та їх господарів

For further information email genesis@yservices.co.uk

30/01/2025

PlaYrangers – Feb Half Term

PlaYrangers are back this February Half Term with an indoor play session.

We will be bringing you a Reuse/Recycle Craft and Play session in partnership with Y Scrapstore. There will be lots of crafts and activities using resources that have been diverted from landfill.

Join us on Monday 17 February from 12noon to 2pm at Genesis Centre – Locksheath. Entry is £2 per child suitable for ages 2 to 10.

For further information about PlaYrangers please check out facebook.com/yplayrangers

30/01/2025

Rag Wreath Workshop

Fundraising Craft Workshops

Rag Wreath Workshops return to Genesis Centre – Locksheath, this time with a Easter theme using pastels, florals and maybe a Easter character or two!

Our next workshop will take place on Saturday 8 March between 2pm and 4pm at a cost of £15 per person. A great opportunity to meet with friends and create a beautiful decoration for the home.

These sessions raise funds for Y Services. All materials are included. Suitable for ages 13+, under 18s must attend with an adult. Book your place by emailing genesis@yservices.co.uk

30/01/2025

February Half Term Teen Scheme

Holiday Club for 8 to 18 year olds

Teen Scheme is happening this February Half Term at Genesis Centre – Locksheath, a holiday club for young people aged 8 to 18 with additional needs/disabilities.

Spaces are £25 with a hot lunch included. Sessions are on Tuesday 18 and Friday 21 February from 10.30am to 3.30pm. To book call/text 07709 936521 or email lorna@yservices.co.uk

21/12/2024

Closed for the Festive Season

It has been a very busy year for us at Y Services, so now is the time for our members of staff, youth workers and team of volunteers to take a well deserved break.

Best wishes to you all for a joyful, restful and peaceful festive holiday, from us all at Y Services. We look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 6 January 2025 when we can wish you a prosperous and hopeful New Year.

If you need support in the meantime, check out our list of services to signpost to on our Christmas Closure Notice.

07/11/2024

Craft Workshops

Fundraising Craft Workshops

We have some amazing craft workshops coming up to raise vital funds for Y Services. Fused Glass (fully booked), Paint a Ceramic, Silver Clay and Festive Rag Wreath – all single session work shops to learn a new skill and take home your makes (when ready). For further details download a PDF version of the posters below

Paint a Ceramic Workshop

Rag Wreath Workshops

Introduction to Silver Clay Workshop

07/10/2024

Y Services AGM

AGM at XPerience Youth Centre

The Y Services For Young People AGM is taking place on Saturday 2 November 2024 at 10am. The meeting will be held at the XPerience building, Trinity Street, Fareham.

This meeting will provide an update about the charity’s performance and achievements of the past year, present the charity’s annual accounts and trustees’ annual report and cover any other business, such as the appointment of new trustees.

The AGM is also where you can ask questions about how the charity is being run.

We look forward to seeing you there.