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better attended and growing. There is a good mix of young people from
year 9-13 who attend, with the older students engaging every week, and

often challenging what we present to them.
Mentoring | 1:1 Support at Schools

Hannah and Richard are both regularly meeting with young people on a
weekly basis to provide them with 1:1 support. The Safeguarding Lead
at The Swanage School is now Ann-Marie Burr, who previously worked
for Dorset Council as the designated Youth Worker for Purbeck. We
have a good relationship with her and look forward to working together to
support the young people at school.

What are we looking forward too?
*New* Youth Club at Swanage & Herston Football Club

Over the past month Berno has bought equipment for the Football Club
to use for the new youth club. The club is for young people aged 14-18
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and will start on 21 April, the first Sunday after the Easter holidays. A
table football and pool table have arrived and with the help of a few
volunteers, Berno set it up ready to be used.
There is still a need for more volunteers to help with the club. A common
misconception about the youth club is that it is going to be football
related. The aim is to create a safe space for young people to socialise
and it is an opportunity for the Church to engage and connect with local
young people and families. There will be opportunity to play sports and
make use of the kitchen facilities, but the primary aim is to engage with
young people in their current stage of life and bring the love and life of
Christ to them. Please get in touch with Berno to join in this initiative to
show the young people, who are not part of a church community, what
the body of Christ is like. You can contact Berno on 07341 300594 or
berno@waveministry.org.uk.

*In Development* Rock Solid
Hannah is also looking to start a club for children in year 5-8 (9 to 12
years old). As the Church we have the infrastructure to connect, and as
Christ’s people, we are the ones who best represent him to those who
do not know him. Please get in touch with Hannah if you are able to help
our local children to grow in their understanding of the impact that the
death and resurrection of Christ has on humanity. You can contact
Hannah at hannah@waveministry.org.uk.

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