Young Lives wakefield

17/06/2026

15 - 21 June is Learning Disability Week.

This week is a chance to celebrate people with a learning disability and raise awareness. Alongside the week, there are a number of activities happening across our district.

From group walks to a games-filled afternoon and an 80s-themed party night, there are plenty of ways to join in and have fun.

You can find the full list of events at the link in the comments.

17/06/2026

📢 Last Few Places Remaining!

Join us tomorrow for our Young Lives Consortium Network Event:

Transitions of a Child's Life
📅 Thursday 18 June
🕙 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 West Wakefield Methodist Church

We'll be exploring key transition points throughout childhood and young adulthood, hearing from a range of speakers working with children, young people and families across Wakefield District.

We've had a couple of last-minute cancellations, so a small number of places are now available.

If you'd like to join us, book your free place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ylc-network-event-transitions-of-a-childs-life-tickets-1986982065847

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join our next Young Lives Network Event as we start an open, practical conversation about transitions from child to young person.

03/06/2026

For young people 11-30 to share their thought about life, work, eduction and opportunities available to them. It’s a great way to share Young People’s lived experiences. Please share open until 8th June

One in six young people could be out of education, employment, or training within the next five years unless we take urgent action.

We cannot allow a lost generation.

To respond properly, we need to understand the challenges our young people are facing, in their own words - not make assumptions.

The Youth Voice Census is a chance for young people to share their experiences and help shape the support and opportunities available to them.

It doesn’t take long, but the impact could be significant.

👉 Take part or share with a young person you know: https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91044376/Youth-Voice-Census-2026

02/06/2026

Join our FREE groups! Looking for community activities or support? Check out our free groups happening throughout the week. Whether you're interested in technology, walking, crafts, or peer support, we've got something for everyone!

To see a bigger version go here:

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01/06/2026

Thank you to all volunteers who support us in our work.

Find out what's on in Volunteers' Week in Wakefield District 🌟

We've just shared a map of taster activities happening next week (1-7 June) for anyone interested in volunteering and giving back to the community.

Find the map 🔗 link in bio.

The map was created in collaboration with Wakefield District's Volunteer Managers Network and features brilliant local organisations:

St George's Community Centre
Memory Action Group
Yorkshire Cancer Community
Age UK Wakefield District
National Coal Mining Museum for England
Wakefield Hospice
Empath Theatre
Trinity Mission Castleford
The Prince of Wales Hospice

From gardening to costume cataloguing, there's loads on!

29/05/2026

☀️💧 STAY SAFE AROUND WATER THIS SUMMER 💧☀️

As the weather gets warmer, more children and young people are spending time near rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs across the Wakefield district.

While water can look calm and inviting, it can be dangerous at any time of year. Cold water shock, strong currents and hidden hazards can all increase the risk of drowning, even on hot days. The risk is real and drowning can happen in seconds.

Our new Water Safety Awareness Poster shares important information to help young people stay safe, look out for their friends and know what to do in an emergency.
DOWNLOAD HERE: https://wf-i-can.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WFICAN-Stay-Safe-around-Water.pdf?ag=o13&sub=true

For more local water safety advice visit:
🌊 https://hub.wakefieldscp.org.uk/water-safety-wakefield/

Learn the RNLI’s lifesaving Float to Live guidance:
🛟 https://rnli.org/safety/float

For more information check out the WF-I Can website:
https://wf-i-can.co.uk/

Please share to help spread these important safety messages across our communities this summer. 💙

26/05/2026

Hot weather can be fun, but it’s important to stay safe too! 🌡️💧

Check out our latest WF-I Can challenge with simple activities to help children and young people learn how to keep safe in the heat, make good choices, and look after themselves and others. 🧢😎

Perfect for home, schools, groups, and summer activities!

TO DOWNLOAD:https://wf-i-can.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Keep-Safe-in-Hot-Weather-Challenge.pdf

Give the challenge a try and let us know how you get on! 💛

See more challenges on the WF- I Can website: https://wf-i-can.co.uk/

26/05/2026

JOIN US TODAY!!

Our Fun Day kicks off at 12pm today at The Club House!

Come and enjoy the sun with tonnes of activities for all the family and meet our First Team players!

26/05/2026

🌟 The Doodle Lounge has arrived! ✏️

Looking for something fun and free this May half term? Visit our Doodle Lounge – a playful pop-up space made for creative minds.

While little artists dive into the doodling, grown-ups can take a well-deserved break with a selection of drinks, light lunches and sweet treats from our Coffee Shop.

Open all week!

🔗 Find out more through the link in our bio

[Image Description: A graphic illustration with colourful children’s doodles, text within the graphic reads ‘The Doodle Lounge 25-30 May 2026’.]