Bar 'n' Bus

Bar 'n' Bus Bar ‘n’ Bus is a Christian charity providing a range of support for young people across South Essex. cooking/lifeskills) or specific focuses (e.g.

Current Programmes include:

Detached Youth Work
Street-based community engagements meeting young people in the place of their choosing. This includes parks, car parks, cafes, high streets and involves lots of different engagements from general conversations to arts programmes and sports activities such as use of our pop-up football cage! In-School Mentoring
We support a large number of young peop

le within local schools through providing a trained volunteer mentor. Mentoring sessions give young people space to talk about whatever they want to talk about on a 1-2-1 basis with a trusted adult. Targeted Group Work
Planned programmes with young people including short courses (e.g. increasing confidence, mental health, positive relationships). These can run in-school or in the community.

1-2-1 Support
Our Youth Development Workers also provide 1-2-1 support to a number of young people as needed. This could be supporting them through changes of school, challenges at home or re-connection with education as well as a range of other challenges.

Freshly baked cookies! Our Cooking Group had a fantastic session last week, with young people baking delicious chocolate...
15/06/2026

Freshly baked cookies!

Our Cooking Group had a fantastic session last week, with young people baking delicious chocolate cookies from scratch.

Through activities like this, young people build confidence, develop practical life skills, strengthen friendships, and learn to work as part of a team. They also experience the sense of achievement that comes from creating something themselves.

The kitchen provides a safe and supportive space where conversations happen naturally, relationships are strengthened, and young people can grow and thrive.

If you'd like to support opportunities like this, whether through volunteering, partnering with us, or simply finding out more about our youth work, we'd love to hear from you.

Get involved today! https://barnbus.org.uk/get-involved/

Podcast Project Update!During the half-term break, our Podcast Project group came together to create the jingle for thei...
12/06/2026

Podcast Project Update!

During the half-term break, our Podcast Project group came together to create the jingle for their upcoming podcast!

The day was filled with creativity as the group explored different sounds, rhythms and musical ideas, experimenting to discover what worked best and what didn't. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to share their ideas, develop new skills and work together to create something unique.

A huge thank you to Southend YMCA All in Music for supporting the session and helping make it such a fun and inspiring day.

We can't wait to share the finished podcast with you all – watch this space! 🎧✨

The June edition of the Bar 'n' Bus Newsletter is here!Catch up on all the latest news, updates, events and stories from...
11/06/2026

The June edition of the Bar 'n' Bus Newsletter is here!

Catch up on all the latest news, updates, events and stories from the Bar 'n' Bus community. Whether you're a regular visitor, volunteer, supporter, or simply interested in what we do, there's something for everyone in this month's edition.

Read the June Newsletter:
https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=0d52c938-64ba-11f1-8edd-8f7a12d1ecbd&pt=campaign&t=1781088655&s=2e1566fce5ff40a9ac701c178f3730036ef0653a0e685a2b4277ed5dd91e2858

If you enjoy reading it, please share it with your friends, family, and networks to help spread the word about Bar 'n' Bus.

Want future editions delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe here: https://barnbus.org.uk/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/

Thank you for your continued support. We hope you enjoy this month's newsletter!

Jack Petchey Award Winner, Elodie 🎉The Rochford Bar ‘n’ Bus Team would like to congratulate Elodie on being nominated an...
10/06/2026

Jack Petchey Award Winner, Elodie 🎉

The Rochford Bar ‘n’ Bus Team would like to congratulate Elodie on being nominated and winning the Jack Petchey Award.

Elodie has been a valued member of the KG detached group and always shows up with a smile, no matter what is going on in her personal life or how miserable the weather may be. Elodie’s beautiful personality, full of joy and life, naturally draws others into the group, even if it is as simple as colouring together, exploring favourite fidgets of the week, or playing a game.

Further to this, Elodie recently took part in an interview panel to help Bar ‘n’ Bus recruit new members of staff. Elodie brought wisdom and insight, helping us make the right decision.

We want you to know how much you are appreciated and that your efforts to make others feel valued, welcome and included do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly proud of you and look forward to seeing what opportunities come your way in the future.

Keep being yourself and never stop smiling!

What a fantastic Quiz Night we had at Bar 'n' Bus last Saturday! We're delighted to share some photos from a truly memor...
08/06/2026

What a fantastic Quiz Night we had at Bar 'n' Bus last Saturday!

We're delighted to share some photos from a truly memorable evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and a wonderful community spirit.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the night such a success:

✔️Our quiz master for keeping us entertained and challenged throughout the evening.
✔️Our trustees, who each led a table and helped make everyone feel welcome and involved throughout the evening.
✔️All the teams and participants who came along and made the event so much fun.
✔️Our amazing staff and volunteers who worked behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly.

A very special thank you to Steph, Community Champion at Tesco Pitsea, whose support went above and beyond. Steph generously provided the teas, coffees, and biscuits for the evening, as well as helping with prizes. Your kindness and continued support helped make the event a welcoming and enjoyable night for everyone.

We would also like to thank Sarah, Community Champion at Asda Eastgate, for her generous donation of prizes, which added to the excitement of the evening.

Take a look through the photos, tag your friends and teammates, and enjoy reliving some of the highlights from a fantastic evening!

Do you know a young person aged 10–16 who loves to sing? 🎶We're inviting young people aged 10–16 to join Young Voices fo...
08/06/2026

Do you know a young person aged 10–16 who loves to sing? 🎶

We're inviting young people aged 10–16 to join Young Voices for a fun and friendly group singing experience.

Whether they're already confident singers or simply enjoy singing along to their favourite songs, this is a great opportunity to build confidence, make new friends and enjoy music in a welcoming environment. No auditions are required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to have fun!

Young Voices is brought to you by Bar 'n' Bus, Yellow Door and the Greater Essex Music Hub, with support from the Jack Petchey Foundation. The project will continue in September, allowing participants to continue their singing journey.

✔️Sunday 29th June 2026
✔️4:00–6:00 pm
✔️St Nicholas Church, Canvey, SS8 0JR

Please see the flyer for full details and use the QR code to register for a place. Or click here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ya-P0Z0zlEqOENgLeqfP2J3TDPzhRp1Gij0Rq-PXJJtUMFVOREg4VVpKNUFWSkY2RUQxMENSUkI0VC4u

Feel free to share with parents, carers, family members, teachers, youth workers and anyone who knows a young person who might enjoy being part of this exciting new project!

This week, two of our youth workers stepped out from their usual settings and into something a little different, joining...
05/06/2026

This week, two of our youth workers stepped out from their usual settings and into something a little different, joining sector colleagues from across Essex at the Power of Movement Youth Mental Health Conference, hosted by Active Essex Foundation at the beautiful Braxted Park Estate.

This wasn’t just a conference day. It was a space to listen, reflect, and connect with others working across health, education, policing, local authority and the VCSE sector, all focused on one shared goal: improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people across Essex.

With powerful contributions from speakers including Dr William Bird MBE and Ellie Challis, British Paralympic Swimmer, the day highlighted something we see every day in our work: movement, relationships, and community all play a vital role in supporting young people’s mental health.

Our youth workers bring everything they learn back into local sessions, helping shape the support we offer young people on the ground.

Behind every session we run, there’s work like this happening: learning, collaborating, and making sure young people’s voices and needs stay at the centre.

Great to be at the ECVYS - Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services Annual Celebration event - hearing about the power...
03/06/2026

Great to be at the ECVYS - Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services Annual Celebration event - hearing about the power and value of voluntary sector youth work, listening to young people and making an impact!!

Would you like to know what positive opportunities are available for young people in the area? Then take a look at the E...
03/06/2026

Would you like to know what positive opportunities are available for young people in the area? Then take a look at the Essex Youth Map, which shows all the groups, clubs, activities, and support that young people can get involved in, including:

✔️Sports and activities
✔️Youth clubs
✔️Creative spaces
✔️Support services
✔️Community groups
✔️Events and opportunities

Scan the QR code to find out more, or click here: https://ecvys.org.uk/youth-groups/

If you run a regular group or have opportunities that young people could get involved in, please do get in touch: [email protected]

If you feel something is missing, there is not enough provision in the area, or you have any wider concerns, please let us know so this can be fed back to the .

Bar ‘n’ Bus longs to see all young people live life to the full and grow into the full potential of who they can be.


Violence and Vulnerability Unit
Youth Service
County Council

THIS SATURDAY IS QUIZ NIGHT! The prizes are ready, the questions are prepared, and we're looking forward to a fantastic ...
01/06/2026

THIS SATURDAY IS QUIZ NIGHT!

The prizes are ready, the questions are prepared, and we're looking forward to a fantastic evening at our Bar 'n' Bus Quiz Night!

Before the fun begins, we'd like to say a huge thank you to Steph, Community Champion at Tesco Pitsea, and Sarah, Community Champion at Asda Eastgate, for their generous donations of raffle prizes. Your support helps make community events like this possible.

If you're planning to join us, please don't forget that registration is required. Complete the registration form and come along for a great evening of fun and the chance to win some wonderful prizes. Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ya-P0Z0zlEqOENgLeqfP2AZ158Hcy8xDmBhMw9TJiGpUOUZORFpJUVU0Qk8wSzJIVE03Nk43OFRMTy4u

Saturday 6th June
7:00 PM
Living Word Community Church

See you there!

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Park Farm House, Hadleigh Farm
Hadleigh
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