Open Access Projects
Click on the individual project pages below to see the many benefits they provide for participants.
Health & Wellbeing
Monday – 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm – Nadder Centre, Tisbury
A project which inspires healthy and active living through sports and physical activities, fitness opportunities and practical cooking. These sessions run 7:30pm – 9:00pm on Mondays at the Nadder Centre in Tisbury.
Mere Friday Night Drop In
Friday – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm for years 7 to 9 – 8:30 pm to 10:30pm for years 9 and above – Mere Youth Development Centre
(Year 9 can choose either session but not both)
These are relaxed open access sessions which serve as a ‘social’ hub for young people of all backgrounds and abilities to make friends, try new activities and have fun. There’s opportunity to do a range of activities such as: woodwork, cooking, pool, air hockey and in the summer young people can make use of the outdoor recreational facilities close by.
Quiet Space & Learning Support
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Mere Youth Development Centre
These sessions provide a quiet space for individuals or small groups needing time to revise, work on tasks such as homework or applications, or internet based research. Laptops with access to the Microsoft Office apps are available as well as support with learning or tasks.
Wilton Youth Club
Tuesday – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for years 6, 7, 8 and 9 – WMSET Centre, Wilton
A youth club where young people can take part in a variety of useful and enjoyable activities that, in turn, establishes and progresses transferrable skills. The first hour will be at Castle Meadows if daylight and weather permits.
Workshop Night
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm – Mere Youth Development Centre
A practical session for young people aged 12 and older who want to develop practical skills in mechanics, woodwork and maintenance, where you can get help to fix your own things or help make or fix something for someone else.