Supporting Adults and Children with Learning and Physical Disabilities, across the Isle of Wight.
Registered Charity Number : 1082837
Frequently Asked Club Information.
Where is the club held?
The club is held from two locations. Ryde Youth Club, 97 High Street Ryde, and Newport Youth Club, King James Youth Centre, 119 Lower St James Street, Newport.
The club business is managed from:
67a High Street
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 6JJ
Please address letters and correspondence to the above address.
When is club open?
Club is open in Ryde, from Ryde Youth Centre, on;
Tuesday (4pm - 6pm) and Saturday for juniors (11am - 3pm)
Friday for adults (6.30pm - 8.30pm).
Club is open in Newport, on;
Saturday for juniors (10.30 - 2.30pm)
Sundays for adults (6.30pm - 8.30pm)
Additional activities and events take place, all of which are advertised to all our members and around club.
How much does it cost?
Membership is free. Entry fees are as follows:
Adults = £1.75
Carers = £1.00
Children £3.50
Additional fees apply for cooked food which is available for Ryde childrens' clubs.
Extra Fees may apply for trips and events.
Who runs the club?
The club is a member led charity. Mr John Phillips, a member and volunteer works very hard to keep the clubs running the way the members want them. He is the chairman.
The club manager Claire Staley manages the overall activities whilst Rebecca Tolfree manages the Newport clubs making sure all the members are safe and enjoying themselves. Our newest team member, Collette Denman manages the Ryde clubs and drives the minibus, whilst Volunteers with learning disabilities help run the clubs with support from paid and voluntary staff, wiithout them the clubs would not be possible.
Included in the team are a number of support workers, working around the clubs to help and assist the members and the leaders. Christine Law and Jonathan Haynes work very hard at Ryde Youth club. Both have numerous years experience working with children and adults with learning disabilities.