SPARC Youth Group

I would like to thank SPARC staff; the services that have supported SPARC4Youth; and of course - the group members. You have all been fantastic and I'll miss you immensely. I can't wait to see what's next for the project, and I am honoured to have been a part of it - Megan 🌟

And so that's it! SPARC4Youth is now officially in temporary suspension. Watch this space for news of our hopeful return in early 2022 with a new face as our Young Person's Development Worker 🌻

A new vaccine pop up starts Thurs, 18 November in the One Stockport Hub in Merseyway – the old Argos store. Opens Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-3pm. Anyone eligible for vaccines/boosters can go inc healthy 12-15 year olds. No booking needed. stockportccg.nhs.uk/news/

Sadly, we have now come to our final Zoom workshop before SPARC4Youth goes into temporary suspension. Join us from 1-3pm (extended from our usual 1 hour) to play games; have a chat; and to say goodbye for now. Bring on 2022! 😢

Unfortunately, we have come to our final in-person workshop before SPARC4Youth goes into temporary suspension. Join us today from 2:30-4:30pm to do some arts & crafts, and think about the future of the project, as well as everything we have achieved so far! This is not the end!🌻

In the meantime, we are doing everything we can to support our service users with this change and ensuring that they have access to everything that they need before and while the project goes into suspension 🌻

To clarify, while SPARC4Youth will be suspended, this is a separate project within SPARC for 18-30 year olds. SPARC's main service will continue to operate as normal and hopefully SPARC4Youth will return soon bigger and better than before! 😁

If you have any questions, please contact us on 0161 429 9744 or email sparc4youth@gmail.com before 12th November!

We are also organising 1:1 appointments with anyone that wants them, to ensure that everyone has access to the support they need before the project is suspended - and, of course, to say goodbye for now! 🌻

Unfortunately, as of next Friday (12th November), SPARC4Youth will be going into temporary suspension. Hopefully, we will receive the funding required to restart the project very soon with a new Project Worker. We are saddened by this news, but hope to see you again very soon!🌟

Happy Halloween Stockport! 🎃 Hope you can join us today 12-5pm in @theSKmarket for our Halloween Spooky Sunday Social with loads of fun for all the family, live music @DrUkeUK & #HildasFlyingDucks, Halloween dance performances & prizes for the best costumes & carved pumpkins! 🎃

Happy Halloween from SPARC4Youth! Have a spooky Sunday and stay safe. Make sure to show us your creepy costumes! 👻🎃

We have a free guide on how to manage disclosures of sexual harassment and assault for teachers/professionals working with young people available on our website: brook.org.uk/resources/

You can now read about SPARC4Youth's Story So Far via the full booklet below, letting you know what we've been up to for the past year as well as displaying the wonderful creative works of our young people and their thoughts on the project 🌻🤩 drive.google.com/file/d/1GrhSi2…

Today, we are launching a new guide to help young people discuss #selfharm & suicidal experiences with their GP #SuicidePrevention #primarycare @IASPinfo @NSPA_UK @matthewrbroome @enurturenetwork #WSPD Access the guide and our video here: birmingham.ac.uk/research/menta…

Three Dads Walking: The fathers united by suicide take on challenge to raise awareness itv.com/news/granada/2…

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BOOK YOUR PLACE Join our expert panel and youth advisory group to find out how a new guide will support young people speak to their GP about self-harm and suicide. 📅 Monday 18 Oct ⏲️ 6.30 – 7.15pm birmingham.ac.uk/gp-guide-webin… #Mentalhealth

Join the Women's Programme as they hear from Black History Studies all about Great LGBT Women in Black History. This informative presentation will shares the story of the hidden contribution of amazing women, past and present. Friday 22nd Oct, 7pm eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-progr…