Blaenau Gwent Youth Service – 16-25 Team

Below is a list of the groups/sessions we currently have running across Blaenau Gwent. However, we do have lots more activities and session (both weekly and one off’s) planned. To keep up to date, please follow our Facebook page; see link below or phone: Nicole Osborne 07970828885

In addition to the group sessions, we also provide one to one individually tailored support for young people who are seeking employment, training or education.

16-25 Youth Service Sessions in Blaenau Gwent

• Tuesdays 6pm – 8 pm, Cuppa & Catch Up Group @ The Coffee Bar, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Abertillery. Pop along and join us for a cuppa and catch up! Meet new friends, (or come with a friend!) and take time out to do some arts & crafts, play board games, or try your hand at a bit of cooking. Throughout the evening there will be a team of youth workers available to discuss and offer support and guidance regarding health, wellbeing, housing, education and employment.

• Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm, BGLZ 16+ Group @ Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone (Ebbw Vale College). Pop along and join in with our free evening health and wellbeing sessions run from the gym at Ebbw Vale college. In addition to accessing the gym, there is also the opportunity to do some arts & crafts and socialise. Throughout the evening there will be a team of youth workers available to discuss and to offer support and guidance regarding health, wellbeing, housing, education and employment.

• Thursdays 11am-1pm, Health & Wellbeing Group @ Ebbw Vale Leisure Centre. Drop in and use the gym, swim (12pm-1pm) and health suit (jacuzzi, sauna and steam room) for free! This session is geared towards supporting young people aged 16-25 to build confidence and focus on positive physical and mental health and wellbeing. Throughout the session there will be a team of youth workers available to discuss and to offer support and guidance regarding health, wellbeing, housing, education and employment. The charity Papyrus (Preventing Youth Suicide) will also be attending our sessions monthly.

• Fridays 12pm-2pm, Friday Focus Group @ Ebbw Vale Institute. Come and join us at our relaxed sessions where we’ll be joined by a different employment training or education provider (MPCT, ITEC, ACT, Llamau and Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone) each week. Pop along and see what opportunities are available in your area! We can support with confidence building, job searches, completing CV/job applications, short courses and much more! This session is geared towards supporting young people aged 16-25 to build confidence and get ready to enter the world of employment, training or education.

The team are based at

Ebbw Vale Institute, Church Street, Ebbw Vale NP23 6BE
Abertillery Youth Centre, Station Hill, Abertillery NP13 1UJ

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