OTRNorthSomerset

19/06/2026

We are really excited to be a part of Pride events across Bristol and North Somerset this year! 💛

👋 Come and say hello to OTR at..

Weston-Super-Mare Pride on the 27th of June

Bristol Pride on the 11th of July Bristol Pride

South Glos Youth Pride on the 18th of July

Clevedon Community Pride on the 25th of July

18/06/2026

Project Spotlight: Freedom 🏳️‍🌈

What is it?
Freedom is a space for LGBTQIA+ young people to come together, make friends, have fun, and try new things.

Who is it for?
Anyone aged 11-25 who is LGBTQIA+ or who is questioning their gender or sexuality. You don’t need to have it ‘figured out.’

We run three groups for young people:

Ages 11-14

Ages 13-18

Ages 18-25

We also run a support group for parents and carers of LGBTQIA+ young people.

💻️ Find out more or sign up on our webpage buff.ly/2w6EkI7
You can also get in touch with us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

16/06/2026

This Refugee Week, we’re celebrating the theme of Courage, recognising the strength and resilience shown by refugees as they rebuild their lives and communities.

At OTR, we believe everyone deserves access to the right support when they need it. If you or someone you know is seeking information and guidance take a look at our refugee support signposting resources.

Together, we can create welcoming communities where courage is recognised and supported. 💙

15/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month 2026! 🌈

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, creativity, and joy of LGBTQIA+ communities everywhere.

While progress has been made, many LGBTQIA+ people still face barriers to living safely, openly, and authentically. That's why Pride remains as important as ever, a time to celebrate who we are, support one another and continue advocating for a more inclusive future.

At Freedom we're proud to provide a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young people to connect, build friendships, find support, and be unapologetically themselves. Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued and respected.

This month, and every month, let's champion acceptance, challenge discrimination, and create communities where all young people can thrive.

Find our more by visiting buff.ly/4cbNpzx 💻️

12/06/2026

We are beginning our newest round of our online Shameless workshop!💛

Shameless is all about building self-confidence, learning about where issues around body image come from, and understanding how to challenge them with ourselves.

⏰️ Our group is for 11-17 years-old and will be running online for 8 weeks beginning Tuesday 16th June 16:30 - 17:45, on Zoom, with the potential to move to a mid-morning timeslot during the summer break.

Here's what we'll be covering week by week:

Week 1 – Introduction to shameless (16th June)
Week 2 – Beauty ideals (23rd June)
Week 3 – Shame vs guilt, where shame comes from (30th June)
Week 4 – The media and the world of ads (7th July)
Week 5 – Negative automatic thoughts (14th July)
Week 6 – Exploring ‘healthy’ (21st July)
Week 7 – Food & language (28th July)
Week 8 – Compliments, recap and take-away (4th August)

Please reach out if you have any questions [email protected] 💻️

🔗 Sign up via the link in our bio or by visiting https://buff.ly/1s5I2qJ

03/06/2026

For YMCA Mental Health Awesome Week, we visited groups in Weston, Banwell & Bleadon 💚

Using conversation starter cards, we opened up honest chats around mental health, wellbeing and supporting each other. Young people also got creative making positive message badges 🤝

Want to get involved, meet new people and take part in creative workshops like this? Come visit one of our North Somerset hubs everyone is welcome 🌈

For more information visit buff.ly/vVwp3cJ 💻️

02/06/2026

We know that news of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) updated Code of Practice might feel scary.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🩷🩵🤎🖤
At OTR, all of our projects and services will always welcome and celebrate trans and non-binary young people. If you're 11-25 and LGBTQIA+ and you want to meet other young people with similar experiences, or if you're questioning your gender or sexuality, you might want to check out our Freedom groups [link]. Freedom also offers peer support for parents and carers of LGBTQIA+ people.

If you want to learn more about the updated Code of Practice and what it might mean, take a look at the helpful guide from https://buff.ly/7rbYk0W

20/05/2026

Feeling low, worried, or overwhelmed? Like a computer with too many tabs open? Don’t worry, you’re not “broken”! You might just need a quick reboot 💥

LI-CBT (Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is available for young people across North Somerset, with appointments online or in Backwell, Clevedon, and Worle.

You don’t need to be in crisis to get support. If anxiety or low mood is having a mild to moderate impact on your life, LI-CBT can help.

Work one-to-one with a Wellbeing Practitioner who will teach you practical tools and techniques to:
✨ Manage anxiety and stress
✨ Improve your mood
✨ Build confidence
✨ Reach your personal goals

Think of it as updating your mental software with tools that actually help.

Small changes can make a big difference. Sign up today and take the first step towards feeling better.

Self refer by scanning the QR code, following the link in our bio or visiting our website at https://buff.ly/OwNonEJ 💻️

18/05/2026

13/05/2026

🌟TUESDAY BANWELL YOUTH CLUB 🌟

📆TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (term time only)
📌Banwell Y.C.C.
🪙£1 per person
New members ALWAYS WELCOME! 🥳