WCHG Youth Team - BCyA

03/11/2026

Celebrating National Youth Work Week 2026 💜
This National Youth Work Week, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work of the WCHG Youth Team and the amazing young people we support across Wythenshawe.

Every day, our team works alongside young people to help them build confidence, develop new skills, make positive friendships, and achieve their full potential. From open-access youth sessions and SEND provision to mentoring, trips, creative projects, sports, music, volunteering and community events, we are proud to create safe and welcoming spaces where young people can thrive.

Over the past year, we've seen young people grow in confidence, take on new challenges, gain accreditations, and make a real difference in their communities. Their achievements inspire us every day.

A huge thank you to our dedicated youth workers, partners, volunteers, and supporters who help make this work possible. Most importantly, thank you to the young people who bring energy, creativity, and positivity to everything we do.

🌟 Youth work changes lives.
🌟 Young people are our future.
🌟 Together, we're building brighter communities.



📸 We'd love to see your favourite memories from WCHG Youth activities—share your photos and highlights in the comments! 👇

Southway Wythenshawe Homes
Manchester City Council
Manchester Youth Council

18/09/2026

🔥🌿 What a fantastic evening of Bushcraft with Modern Tribe Collective! 🌿🔥

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at WCHG Youth Session last night. Young people got stuck into fire lighting, shelter building, outdoor cooking, navigation challenges and woodland skills, while enjoying the chance to learn something new, build confidence and spend time outdoors with friends.

The session was a great success, with lots of enthusiasm, teamwork and new skills on display throughout the evening.

We're delighted to share that Modern Tribe Collective CICwill be back on Thursday 15th October, 6pm-8pm, so if you missed out this time, make sure you come along to the next one!

📍 Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre
🕕 6pm-8pm
👥 Ages 11-19 (up to 25 with SEND)
💚 Free to attend

Keep an eye on our page for more details and upcoming activities.

🌿🔥

16/09/2026

🌿🔥 Bushcraft is Back This Thursday! 🔥🌿

Join us this Thursday at our WCHG Youth Team Open Access Session as Modern Tribe Collective CICT returns with another exciting Rewilding Bushcraft experience!

Come along and have a go at:

🪵 Fire lighting & outdoor cooking
🌲 Bushcraft & woodland skills
🏕️ Shelter building & nature skills
🧭 Navigation & outdoor challenges
🔥 Chilling around the fire with friends

📍 Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre
🕕 Thursday 6pm - 8pm
👥 Ages 11-19 (up to 25 with SEND)
💚 Free to attend

Whether you've joined us before or want to try something new, this is a great opportunity to get outdoors, learn practical skills, build confidence, and spend time with friends.

Tag someone who should come along! 👇

🌿🔥

16/09/2026

✨ Best of Manchester Nomination Evening ✨

It was fantastic to attend the Best of Manchester Nomination Evening last night and be part of celebrating over 900 nominations recognising the incredible work happening across our city
The event was a great reminder of the amazing support, dedication, and positive impact being made in communities every day. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated – your hard work truly deserves to be recognised.

👏 Well done to all those making a difference across Manchester. We're proud to be part of such a strong and inspiring network of community organisations
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group

12/09/2026

Well done Summer’s mission 👏 Well deserved and always a winner in our eyes.. keep your missions going!!

GUYYYYYS GUESS WHAT 😭❤️

ME… A YOUNG LEADER?! 😂🙈 I WON the Young Leader Award at the Child-Friendly Manchester Awards 2026!! 🥹✨

I’ve had the BEST afternoon and I still can’t believe they called my name 😭💖

I’m so so grateful, but this definitely isn’t just my award — it’s for everyone who donates, shares, helps with my missions and gets involved in all my crazy ideas ❤️

Thank you for always supporting me. I feel very lucky 🥹💖

Love Summer xx

20/08/2026

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group

11/08/2026

📢 Apologies for the incorrect date on our previous post! 📢

🌟 WCHG Youth Session - Thursday 20th August 🌟

Join us this Thursday for another FREE Youth Session at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre from 6pm to 8pm!

🔥 We're excited to welcome Modern Tribe Collective CIC who will be delivering a fantastic Rewilding Bushcraft experience as part of the evening.

Young people will have the chance to:

🌲 Learn bushcraft and woodland skills
🔥 Try fire lighting and outdoor cooking
🏕️ Build shelters and develop nature skills
🧭 Take part in navigation and outdoor challenges
👥 Relax around the campfire with friends

This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, learn new skills, build confidence, and enjoy something different with other local young people.

📍 Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre
📅 Thursday 20th August
⏰ 6pm - 8pm
💷 FREE for young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 with SEND)

Bring your mates and come along for an evening of adventure, challenge and fun! 🔥🌿

Manchester City Council

29/07/2026

🌟🎉 FREE PARKTASTIC FESTIVAL! 🎉🌟

Join the WCHG Youth Team for a fun-filled evening at Kirkup Gardens as part of National Play Day!

📅 Wednesday 5th August
🕠 5:30pm–7:30pm
📍 Kirkup Gardens

🎪 Circus Skills
🎵 Music Production
🎮 Fun Games
🍎 Free Snacks
✨ And much more!

Bring your friends, get active, get creative and have fun this summer! ☀️

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group Manchester City Council

20/07/2026

🎉 Join the WCHG Youth Team This Week! 🎉

Looking for something fun, positive and supportive to do this summer? Come along to our FREE youth sessions where you can hang out with friends, take part in activities, learn new skills and get support from our friendly youth workers.

📍 Parktastic at Kirkup Park
🗓 Every Wednesday
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:30pm

📍 Lifestyle Centre Open Access Sessions
🗓 Tuesdays (SEND Session) – 6pm to 8pm
🗓 Thursdays – 6pm to 8pm
🗓 Fridays – 6pm to 8pm

⚽ Sports
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎵 Music Activities
🎮 Games
🍎 Free Snacks
👥 A safe space to meet friends and have fun

💜 We're also pleased to be welcoming Tal-KET-Out 💜

TKO will be joining us to offer a listening ear and support for young people who may be experiencing challenges such as:

💜 Mental health concerns
💜 Family problems
💜 Friendship issues
🚭 Va**ng or substance concerns
📱 Social media pressures
😟 Feeling overwhelmed
💜 Or just life in general

No lectures. No judgement. No pressure.

Just real conversations with people who genuinely care.

Come along, get involved, have fun and remember – you matter, your voice matters, and you are never alone.**

15/06/2026

🔥 BIG NEWS… PARKTASTIC IS BACK! 🔥
…and this year it’s bigger, better, and FULL of vibes! 🙌

Catch the WCHG Youth Team - BCyA every Wednesday at Kirkup Gardens 📍

🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📅 June – September

We’re bringing the energy all summer long with:
⚽ Sports & games
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎧 Music & creative sessions
🧘 Chill out space to relax & meet new people

Whether you want to get active, get creative, or just hang out – there’s something for everyone! 💯

✅ FREE to attend
✅ Open to all young people
✅ Safe, fun, welcoming sessions

✨ Don’t miss out – come through, bring your friends, and make your summer unforgettable!



MCRparks MCRactive Wythenshawe Community Housing Group