Ignite - Springbank Community Group CiC

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Join us tomorrow 10am - 12pm for a relaxed youth club session!
15/05/2026

Join us tomorrow 10am - 12pm for a relaxed youth club session!

12/05/2026

Last night our Steps to Adulthood programme enjoyed an informative and engaging evening focused on substance misuse awareness ๐Ÿšญ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿบ

Using our drugs awareness kit, the group explored different types of street drugs, including common names, how they are used, and most importantly the risks and impact they can have on physical health, mental wellbeing, relationships and personal safety โš ๏ธ๐Ÿง โค๏ธ

These conversations form an important part of helping young people make informed and safer choices as they move towards adulthood and greater independence ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ™Œ
To finish the evening, both young people and their support networks took on the challenge of using the โ€œbeer gogglesโ€ to butter a slice of bread whilst experiencing simulated impairment ๐Ÿฅด๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ”ช

Safe to sayโ€ฆ it was much harder than expected and there were plenty of laughs along the way ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘

Check out the comments for the videos of the challenge.

Activities like this help demonstrate in a practical and memorable way how alcohol and substances can affect coordination, judgement and everyday tasks ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธโ†”๏ธ๐Ÿคฏ

If you are aged 16โ€“25, have an additional need, and are free on Monday evenings, we would love to hear from you ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“ง Email: [email protected] to find out more about the Steps to Adulthood programme

Last nightโ€™s Steps to Adulthood session was a real milestone for the group ๐Ÿ‘โœจWe stepped outside of our usual setting and...
21/04/2026

Last nightโ€™s Steps to Adulthood session was a real milestone for the group ๐Ÿ‘โœจ

We stepped outside of our usual setting and focused on something many of us take for granted โ€” independent travel ๐ŸšŒ

As a group, we planned and took the bus into town together ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ™๏ธ building confidence, problem-solving skills, and real-life experience every step of the way ๐Ÿ’ช

And of courseโ€ฆ once we made it, there was only one way to celebrate - milkshakes all round ๐Ÿฅค๐Ÿ˜„๐ŸŽ‰

What stood out most is that travel training isnโ€™t just about understanding routes, timetables, or where to get off ๐Ÿ“ Itโ€™s often about overcoming the challenge of getting on the bus in the first place; managing anxieties, navigating social situations, and taking that first step towards independence ๐ŸŒฑ

These are the moments that matter โค๏ธ Small steps that lead to big change ๐Ÿš€

A huge well done to every young person who took part ๐Ÿ™Œ Your confidence and determination continue to grow week on week โ€” and itโ€™s a privilege to be part of that journey ๐ŸŒŸ

Lyam and Caroline are looking forward to seeing you this morning.
18/04/2026

Lyam and Caroline are looking forward to seeing you this morning.

Join us this Saturday 18th April for our Month Ignite - Youth Club session.

๐Ÿ•›10am - 12pm
๐Ÿ“The Cafe @ Springbank Community Group CiC

This week we will be decorating T-Shirts along with our usual quiet space, snacks and sensory tent.

Join us this Saturday 18th April for our Month Ignite - Youth Club session. ๐Ÿ•›10am - 12pm๐Ÿ“The Cafe @ Springbank Community...
16/04/2026

Join us this Saturday 18th April for our Month Ignite - Youth Club session.

๐Ÿ•›10am - 12pm
๐Ÿ“The Cafe @ Springbank Community Group CiC

This week we will be decorating T-Shirts along with our usual quiet space, snacks and sensory tent.

Thanks Annie for helping us to help others! We wish you the best vest of luck with your small business and if there is a...
22/03/2026

Thanks Annie for helping us to help others! We wish you the best vest of luck with your small business and if there is anything we can do to help please let us know!

Weโ€™d like to say a big thank you to Annie for her creativity and for supporting our Ignite sessions ๐Ÿ’™

After receiving a 3D printer for Christmas, Annie (aged just 10!) has gone on to found her own small business, Happy Layer Creations, right here in Cheltenham.

She now designs, prints and sells her own fidget toys locally, an incredible achievement and a real example of young entrepreneurial spirit.

We recently purchased a selection of Annieโ€™s fidget toys for use within our Ignite neurodiverse youth club, and they have already made a positive impact.

Resources like these are so valuable in helping young people to regulate, engage and feel comfortable within sessions.

Itโ€™s always powerful to see young people in our community creating, innovating and contributing in such meaningful ways.

Annie, you should be incredibly proud of what youโ€™re building ๐Ÿ‘

If youโ€™d like to support a brilliant young local creator, let us know and we can put you in touch with Annie.



Brizen Young People's Centre

Mollie and Lyam are looking forward to seeing you all shortly. Join us at 10 for our neurodiverse youth club for 6-14 ye...
21/03/2026

Mollie and Lyam are looking forward to seeing you all shortly.

Join us at 10 for our neurodiverse youth club for 6-14 year olds.

The session is ยฃ2 per young person and this week we are making puppets (as well as the usual crafts and Lego).

Weโ€™re so excited to welcome you back this weekend for our first Ignite Saturday Session! ๐ŸŽ‰

Mollie and Lyam canโ€™t wait to see you all at the Ron Smith Pavilion (GL51 0LH) from 10:00am โ€“ 12:00pm ๐Ÿ•™

Whoโ€™s it for?

Our Ignite sessions are designed for neurodiverse young people aged 6โ€“14 ๐Ÿ’›
(Under 10s will need to bring a parent/carer along ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง)

Whatโ€™s happening this week?

โœจ Puppet making fun
๐Ÿงฑ LEGO building
๐ŸŽจ Crafts galore
๐Ÿž Drinks & toast to keep everyone fuelled

Whether your young person wants to get stuck into activities or just take things at their own pace, this is a safe, relaxed space to be themselves and have fun ๐Ÿ˜Š

Cost: ยฃ2 per young person ๐Ÿ’ท

If youโ€™d like to find out more, drop us a message:
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Weโ€™re so excited to welcome you back this weekend for our first Ignite Saturday Session! ๐ŸŽ‰Mollie and Lyam canโ€™t wait to ...
19/03/2026

Weโ€™re so excited to welcome you back this weekend for our first Ignite Saturday Session! ๐ŸŽ‰

Mollie and Lyam canโ€™t wait to see you all at the Ron Smith Pavilion (GL51 0LH) from 10:00am โ€“ 12:00pm ๐Ÿ•™

Whoโ€™s it for?

Our Ignite sessions are designed for neurodiverse young people aged 6โ€“14 ๐Ÿ’›
(Under 10s will need to bring a parent/carer along ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง)

Whatโ€™s happening this week?

โœจ Puppet making fun
๐Ÿงฑ LEGO building
๐ŸŽจ Crafts galore
๐Ÿž Drinks & toast to keep everyone fuelled

Whether your young person wants to get stuck into activities or just take things at their own pace, this is a safe, relaxed space to be themselves and have fun ๐Ÿ˜Š

Cost: ยฃ2 per young person ๐Ÿ’ท

If youโ€™d like to find out more, drop us a message:
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐Ÿ‘‹

We are relaunching our Saturday Youth Club Session for young people with Autism or who present with Autistic Traits. The...
03/03/2026

We are relaunching our Saturday Youth Club Session for young people with Autism or who present with Autistic Traits.

The session will run on the third Saturday of each month between 10am and 12pm, based in our Community Hub in Springbank.

For more information please email [email protected]

07/12/2025

Springbank Community Group CiC in Cheltenham is proud to share this special festive project. Over the past year, our aim has been to create a Christmas song ...

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Brizen Young People's Centre
Cheltenham

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