Summer fun for young people in South Wye and Golden Valley

Young people in Hereford's South Wye and Golden Valley areas will be kept busy this summer as the council's youth service is planning a programme of activities for 11-19 year olds.

Weekly Football Association football coaching sessions and a number of 'friendlies' have been arranged with in Hinton, Kingstone and Madley. All abilities are welcome and young people can work towards receiving an AQA (Association of Qualifications Alliance) accreditation in basic football skills.

Coaching has already begun with 15-18 young people taking part in each session, but there's still room for more. There is a minimal charge of £1 per session. The coaching can also be put towards a Duke of Edinburgh Award in physical education.

Coaching sessions take place as follows

Hinton Community Centre Mondays 7.30-9pm Boys
Lowfield Meadow Playing Fields Tuesdays 7-9pm Boys
Hinton Community Centre Wednesdays 7.30-9pm Girls
Madley Playing Fields Thursdays 7.30-9pm Boys

For those who prefer water to dry land, a number of free canoeing, kayaking and raft building sessions have been organised for 13-19 year olds. Canoeing and raft building takes place at Bodenham Lake from 10am-4pm on July 21st and 28th and August 4th. Kayaking takes place from 10am-4pm at the Canoe Centre, Castle Green Hereford on July 31st, August 1st and 7th. Booking is essential.

For those who prefer to catch up on gossip, discuss careers, chill and have a cuppa, weekly drop-in sessions have been organised at the Infozone, Wyebridge Sports College every Tuesday from 2-4pm throughout the summer holidays.

Sarah Melia, community youth worker, said: "We're working with other organisations to try and provide a varied and fun programme of activities for young people over the summer holidays."

For bookings and information, contact community youth worker, Sarah Melia on 07792880199 or 01432 383376.