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5-10 years

#ThrivingNorwood FREE activites and support for young people aged 5-10yrs
Forest Schools and a wide range of actitivites run by Nature Vibezzz
Girls Mindset Confidence & Self Esteem Club run by Nadeen Collington
Youth Club run by Emmanuel Church Youth and Community Centre 
Box on the Hill run by Community Sparks Change 



A wide range of activities run by Nature Vibezzz - for young people aged 5-10yrs and their parents, carers and guardians
What? Nature Vibezzz run a wide range of Forest School, education, and practical nature conservation events and workshops incl a free Wednesday morning family Forest School and Wednesday evening after school club, plus on Saturdays free family gardening activities and Forest School in the West Norwood area
When and Where?

  • 10am-12noon Saturday Family Garden Sessions at Fern Lodge Housing Estate Community Garden (during school term time only) at Ilex way (just off Leigham Court Road) – Restarting Saturday, 9 September 2023 (No activity session on 30 September)
  • 10am-12noon Wednesday Streatham Common (during school term time only) Family Forest School – Starting Wednesday, 13 September 2023
  • 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesday After School club (Forest School for primary school aged children) Fern Lodge Housing Estate Community Hall (during school term time only) – Starting Wednesday ,13 September 2023
  • 10am-12noon Monday Family Forest School at Galleywall Nature Reserve (during school term time only) – Starting Monday, 2 October 2023
  • 2pm-4pm Saturdays Family Forest School at Knight’s Hill Wood (during school term time only) – Starting Saturday, 7 October 2023.

New activities are being added all the time, follow this link: naturevibezzznewsletter.wordpress.com/project-sessions/
How to take part? Please email John Cannell and Douglas Saucedo: info@naturevibezzz.org 


Who are Nature Vibezzz?
Nature Vibezzz are a long establised local charity who run acclaimed Forest Schools, Environmental Education and Practical Nature Conservation activities.
Contact: for more information on their projects and this organisation: John Cannell and Douglas Saucedo: info@naturevibezzz.org 
Website: naturevibezzz.wordpress.com/community-projects/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Naturevibezzz
Twitter: twitter.com/NatureVibezzz
Instagram: www.instagram.com/john_naturevibezzz/


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Girls Mindset Confidence & Self Esteem Club run by Nadeen Collington - for girls aged 7-13yrs
What? This project is aimed at building a positive mindset, improving confidence while helping girls grow their self esteem. The girls will be engaged in activities to keep them motivated while reducing stress and anxiety in order to promote and develop a stable positive mental and emotional well being. The girls meet weekly for 1.5 hours to engage in activities, workshops and trips aimed at preparing them to be a positive role model in their home, at school or when they are out and about.
When? Details to be confirmed
Where? Venue to be confirmed
How to take part? Please contact Nadeen Collington girlsclub2022@hotmail.com or WhatsApp 07588 227214

Who is behind Girls Mindset Confidence & Self Esteem Club?

Nadeen is a teacher with over 25 years experience in working with young people. Nadeen also runs the popular Homework Club at the Emmanuel Centre. More information on the Homework Club can be found here.
Contact: for more information on this project and organisation: Nadeen Collington girlsclub2022@hotmail.com or WhatsApp 07588 227214


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Youth Club run by Emmanuel Church Youth and Community Centre - for young people aged 10-16yrs
What? ECYCC Youth Club is set up for children of our community to get together and socialize by having fun - and also have the opportunity to enrich their life skills. They have 2 consoles, table tennis, a fussball table and and a wide range of other games.
When? Every Friday, 7pm-9pm
Where? Emmanuel Centre, 96 Clive Road, SE21 8BU
How to take part? Please complete the online form via the QR code on the poster, email: ecyccwestdulwich@gmail.com, or phone: 07868 643915


Who are Emmanuel Church Youth and Community Centre?
ECYCC is a Church of England church and community centre serving the residents of Gipsy Hill. The Community Centre runs a wide range of community activities including this homework club.
Contact: for more information on this project and organisation: Reece Anderson-Antrobus ecyccwestdulwich@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Emmanuel-Youth-Community-Centre
Twitter: twitter.com/ecyccSE21

Box on the Hill run by Community Sparks Change - for young people aged 10-16yrs
What? For young people aged 10-16, the aim of the programme is to develop skills and a life long passion for physical activity
When? Dates to be confirmed
Where? Location to be confirmed, but West Norwood
How to take part? No need to book, just turn up, or email csccommunitybox@gmail.com with any questions

Who is Community Sparks Change?
CSC provides high quality sports and health & wellness programmes. We have a team of established coaches that educate and mentour youth through various sports programs. My name is Ryan Spence and I am the founder of CSC with the main aim of combating violent and knife crime, and gang violence.
Contact: for more information on this project and organisation: Ryan Spence csccommunitybox@gmail.com
Website: communitysparkschange.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/communitysparkschange/
Twitter: twitter.com/cscorganisation