The Base Youth Club

16/09/2026

Sorry to say that we have not as yet been able to recruit the team that we need to reopen the Base Youth Club. If you know anyone who might be interested in these roles please ask them to get in touch. We'd love to see the Club reopen, but are currently unable to move forward.

02/09/2026

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic staff to enable us to reopen our weekly youth club for children aged 7–end of Year 6. The Club normally opens on a Friday evening in termtime.

⭐ Senior Youth/Play Worker – The Base Youth Club
We’re recruiting a motivated Senior Play Worker to lead The Base Youth Club and support our youth work team.

📍 The Buckland Centre, TQ124HS
⏰ 6 hours per week (40 weeks/year, termtime only), including Friday evenings from 5.00pm - 9.00pm.
💷 £16 per hour (pro rata to 40 weeks + holiday pay)

You’ll plan sessions, lead activities, manage staff/volunteers, oversee safeguarding and admin, and help shape an inspiring environment for young people.

Ideally you will have a Level 3 qualification in youth/play work + experience delivering youth programmes.
Desirable: Creative skills (arts, cooking, outdoor ed), partnership working experience.

⭐ Youth/Play Worker x2 – The Base Youth Club (Buckland)

📍 The Buckland Centre, TQ124HS
⏰ 3.5 hours per week (40 weeks year, termtime only). Friday evenings 5.30pm - 9.00pm.
💷 £13 per hour (pro rata to 40 weeks + holiday pay)

You’ll support activities, help run sessions, and create a safe, fun space for local young people. Ideal for someone passionate about youth work and the community.

Desirable: Experience working with children.
Essential: Great communication, safeguarding awareness, and a positive, flexible attitude.

👉 To apply or find out more, email [email protected] with details of your experience and interest.

Previous postholders are welcome to reapply.

04/06/2026

Don't forget the meeting taking place on Monday 8th at 6pm at The Buckland Centre to discuss how the Base Youth Club could be run in the future. All Welcome, especially if you would like to be involved in the future running of the Club.
Please note that there is no childcare available at this meeting, and there will be other activities running in the Centre at the same time. If you are planning to bring children, they will need to sit in the meeting or go to the park.

26/05/2026

I hope you are all enjoying your half term and the sunshine!

I wanted to post a quick last message before I finish up my role as lead play worker within the youth club.

We had a great session on Friday. We got out a few different activities that the young people have enjoyed participating in previously. The young people especially enjoyed the pasta, sauce and cheese!

I have absolutely loved running The Base since September having previously worked as a play worker. I have especially enjoyed watching the young peoples confidence blossom and create friendships outside of school :)

I am so proud of the young volunteers that have selflessly given so many hours of their free time to come and support the club. I have loved watching their skills develop and their team bond grow.
Good luck to all the young volunteers going forward and for those sitting their GCSEs this year, good luck and remember you are are valued no matter what!!

To all the parents/guardians- thank you for always supporting the club and our aim to create a safe and welcoming environment for all young people!

With the closure of the club, I will be moving forward with my own small business and focusing on my family.

I wish the staff the best of luck in their endeavours and thank them for their time and commitment to the club.

I would also like to thank the NNewton Abbot Community Interest Companyfor their un-wavering support in my role and enabling me to build my own skills! AAlex Gurpinaryou have especially been an absolute amazing support in my role. Thank you for the countless conversations and advice behind the scenes!

Thank you all again,

Lisa 🌞

26/05/2026

There is some lost property at the Centre. If you recognise any of these please pop in and collect them. Any items not collected by Friday 5th will be donated to charity.

21/05/2026

!Statement Regarding the Closure of The Base Youth Club!
Newton Abbot Community Interest Company has recently announced the closure of The Base Youth Club. This is not a decision that was taken lightly.
The CIC is a local voluntary organisation which has staffed, managed and fundraised for The Base Youth Club for more than 10 years. During this time hundreds of young people have benefitted from attending the Club. We recognise that the Club is important for many local families, and that is why we have worked so hard to keep it going for so long.
The Youth Club has been closed due to operational difficulties. Whilst the decision has been made for a number of reasons, the key reason behind the closure is that the CIC is no longer able to provide the resources and management to support the running of the Youth Club.
We are keen to see the Youth Club reopen. We would be delighted to work with any group or organisation who are able to demonstrate that they could operate the Club with all appropriate policies, procedures, staffing, volunteers and liability insurance in place. Space at The Buckland Centre would be made available to any group which is able to meet these requirements. If you would
like to discuss a proposal, please pm this page.
We would like to invite anyone interested in working together to support the reopening of the Club to attend a meeting on Monday 8th June 2026 at 6.00pm at The Buckland Centre. This is a meeting to discuss how the youth club could be run in the future.

19/05/2026

Our Harry Potter evening went down a storm last Friday🧙

The young people enjoyed making potions, wands (real and edible 😋) and also got to watch the movie!

15/05/2026

⚠️Important Announcement⚠️
The Base Youth Club will close its doors for the final time after the session on Friday 22nd May 2026. The Club will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
We would like to thank you for your support over many years. We know that this decision will be disappointing for the young people who attend The Base, and we're very sorry for any upset that this news causes.
Thank you for your understanding.

15/05/2026

There are gasworks taking place on the roads and pavements around the Centre, and access is more tricky than usual. Please take extra care if you are coming this evening, especially if you are dropping off by car. Thanks.

13/05/2026

⭐️ THIS FRIDAY ⭐️
please note, the hall and activity room will be set up differently for this session and all activities will be Harry Potter themed!
Usual price of £1 entry, tuck bar and the start and finish times will be the same 😁

Next week we will be hosting a HARRY POTTER theme night...

There will be a movie on the projector, wand making, games of quidditch, potion making and more!