February 14-16th Half term Activities

Horse Riding in Battle, Sussex 14/02 - Fully booked -

Drama workshop 15/02 - Wednesday afternoon 2-4pm, Arcola Theatre in Dalston Junction - run by an 18 years old Disney Land Paris comedian (ages 13-16) theme: “what is your dream job/career?” -

Space available: 5

Public Speaking workshop (ages 13 – 19+) 16/02 - Thursday 2-4PM @ HCVS with 2011 UK and Ireland Inspirational Public Speaker and champion; Malachi Talabi

Space available: 6

If you would like to sign up (a young person) please email: mavela.daley@offcentre.org.uk or phone 0208 986 4016

No-Exit dance project for Mental Health World Day

Our first Hip-Hop video production (beat, lyrics and choreography produced by two young people; Mavela Daley and Lape Odebode). The story raise the issue of learned helplessness and the situation many of Off Centre young people are facing: being homeless.

Julian Parmiter from Ruined City Films shot the video in an estate in South London and the young people will be performing on October 9th for Mental Health World Day in Dalston - Gillett Square.

 

Watch the making of the video and interviews with the team:

REACH Domestic Violence information pack

The Right Track counsellors run the REACH project to inform young people about domestic violence. Last year, REACH team run sessions in various schools in Hackney. Our talented designer igor&frankie is currently designing an interactive education pack.

Have a look at our short film, directed and edited by a young Hackney film director, Theresa Jones:

 

REACH project is an initiative funded by

We start a new project! Hackney Young People Outdoor (HYPOD)

HYPOD is designed for young people aged 11-25 that live, study or work in Hackney to experience the benefits of gardening.

 This exciting new project offers a variety of opportunities for young people to develop practical out-doors skills, share experiences and to feel connected with the outdoors.

Through working together to design, grow, produce and make beautiful two sites in Hackney for ours and others enjoyment, we’ll also be creating the space to grow in confidence and self-esteem. We understand that our connecting with the environment enhances our overall wellbeing and capacity for nurturing and caring, cooperation and respect.

We are looking forward to getting our green hands on the soil! Get in touch if you would like more information about our new project!

HYPOD has been funded by Ecominds, a £7.5million funding scheme run by Mind on behalf of the BIG Lottery Fund. Ecominds involves people with direct experience of mental distress in environmental projects that improve their mental and physical health, and local communities.