Willows Youth Club

30/10/2026

What an amazing evening we had for our Willows and Georgetown sponsored stay awake it was a brilliant night thanks to all young people and family’s that supported us with this and all our amazing staff that worked through the night ❤️🥰

Total raised was £1,820 👏 👏 👏

This supports both youth clubs to have an amazing Christmas winter wonderland trip with all that supported the evening have first priority 😍😍

Huge thank you to Lisa young and the Shwmaeronment department of MTCBC for the funding to support with Welsh activities and food ❤️🥰

Huge thank you to Bouncycastlehire Partyrocksbounce for donation us the castle free of charge so the young people could have lots of fun I. The evening ❤️😍

Thank you to Cams fish-shop and ocean fish-shop for providing our first meal of the evening it was delicious 😋

Huge thank you to each and every staff member and volunteer that worked throughout the evening to make sure all young people had lots of fun and also supervised and kept safe, without you amazing people we would not be able to do what we do so huge thank you 👏🥰

29/10/2026

Look forward to seeing you all at 8pm ❤️

26/10/2026

This weeks plan ❤️💙

15/10/2026

There’s not a day goes by that your not in our thoughts at The Willow centre Dylan 💙. It’s been 4 years but it only feels like yesterday you was walking through the youth doors and winding us staff and young people up we miss them jolly smiles and your wicked sense of humour, We think of you today and everyday love the willows youth team ###

14/10/2026

The Willow Centre Lotto Merthyr Tydfil ❤️🥰

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08/10/2026

Event at The Willow Centre tomorrow 🥊🥰

Our boxing show booked for October. Sponsorship opportunities still available. Going to be a great night.

06/10/2026

No youth today due to staff training 💙💙

30/09/2026

Help for family’s with £200 support for uniforms etc if eligible to apply ❤️🥰

26/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our one and only Tia Haley Catley 🥳🎂🎊 the one that makes us laugh on a daily basis 😊 we hope you have an amazing day, from all of us at the youth team 🥳🎂🎊x

24/09/2026

Lots of young people in Merthyr and surrounding areas are doing this, please talk to your children 👍

The "Salt and Ice Challenge" is a dangerous social media trend that causes severe cold burns (cryogenic burns) and permanent tissue damage.
While it is often treated by children as a test of endurance for likes online, the chemical reaction it creates poses severe risks to their physical health.

Why It Causes Severe Burns
When table salt is applied to the skin and pressed down with an ice cube, the salt dramatically lowers the freezing point of the ice. This creates an ultra-cold slush (an eutectic mixture) that can rapidly drop to temperatures as low as −18°C (0°F).
The hazard is highly amplified because:
• The ice numbs the skin: The extreme cold quickly numbs the nerve endings, masking the pain.
• Delayed awareness: Because they cannot feel the damage occurring, children often leave the mixture on their hands or arms far too long, unaware that they are sustaining deep tissue injuries.

Medical Risks and Consequences
The injuries resulting from this challenge are equivalent to severe frostbite or thermal burns. They frequently result in:
• Second and third-degree burns: The skin blisters, turns raw, and destroys deep epidermal layers.
• Permanent scarring and nerve damage: Many children are left with lifelong scars and localized loss of sensation.

• Hospitalisation and skin grafts: Severe cases require treatment in specialized burn units, surgical removal of dead tissue, and skin grafting to heal.

Immediate First Aid Advice
If a child has just participated in this challenge, follow these immediate first-aid steps recommended by health organizations like GPS Healthcare:
1. Rinse immediately: Gently flush the affected area under lukewarm running water for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Do not use hot water, which can worsen tissue shock.

2. Avoid DIY remedies: Do not apply regular ice, heavy creams, ointments, or fluffy gauze/cotton dressings that can stick to the wound.

3. Protect the area: Cover the burn loosely with clean, smooth plastic wrap (cling film) to protect it from infection.

4. Seek medical attention: Go to an urgent care center or emergency room if the skin is blistered, white, blackened, numb, or covers a large area of the hand