
Blaydon Youth Club in the Borough of
Gateshead is a busy and well used
community facility.
The philosophy that it is more
important to take part than to win is
one, which is embraced by the club,
although many skilled individuals and
teams have reached national finals in a
variety of sports.
There are also opportunities for adults
to use the facilities. Age Concern
provide an Active into Age exercise
class for over 55s, Community Link use
our centre alternate Friday
afternoons,and we have free Internet
access available through Uk Online.
Two essential services that we offer to
our community are Blaydon Afterschool
Club which has operated since 1996 and
is Ofsted registered for 50 whom we
collect from 3 local schools; Blaydon
West, St Josephs, and St Mary's at
Stella
Blaydon Youth Club has always operated
a full and varied programme, trying out
new initiatives alongside more
traditional youth club activities. We
have responded with enthusiasm and
vigour to a changing world, the club is
no longer exclusively for young people.
We have grown to play a full part in
the life of our local community.