Overview
Bulwell Riverside Play and Youth Centre is run by Nottingham City Council’s Adolescence Youth Service.
We provide a free, safe and welcoming space where young people can have fun, make friends, try new activities and access support.
Our youth development workers are here to listen, encourage and help young people build confidence, make positive choices and reach their full potential.
What's on offer:
We offer a range of activities, sessions and wellbeing support for young people aged 10–17. Activities include sports, music, creative arts and opportunities to develop new skills, build friendships and improve wellbeing.
Our service across Nottingham
Although Bulwell Riverside Play and Youth Centre is one of our main bases, Nottingham City Council’s Adolescence Youth Service delivers sessions and activities across Nottingham. As well as sessions in Bulwell, we offer activities at other locations, including Bestwood, Broxtowe, Hyson Green, Meadows and Sneinton.
This means young people from different areas of Nottingham can access a range of activities, opportunities and support.
Partnership delivery:
We work with a range of organisations to provide additional opportunities and support for young people. Our partners include the NHS sexual health team, Mental Health Support Team (MHST) and Helping Kids Achieve (HKA).
Our Facilities:
The centre offers a wide range of facilities and spaces for young people to enjoy, including a modern sports hall, basketball court, chill-out space, music recording studio and much more.
These facilities support a variety of sports, creative activities, music sessions and opportunities for young people to socialise, learn new skills and build confidence.
Who can attend?
We welcome young people from across Nottingham, including young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Most sessions are free, although some activities delivered in partnership with other organisations may have a charge.
How to Register ?
To join our sessions, please complete our registration form: Adolescence Youth services: Children & young person registration form and a youth worker will be in touch.
Referrals and additional support
Referral requirements vary depending on the session or programme.
Most of our sessions are open to young people and can be accessed by completing the registration process or booking, where required.
Some targeted programmes, including the Young Men's Group, Young Women's Group and Mood & Food Café, require a referral.
Young people can refer themselves, and professionals or partner agencies can also make referrals using our targeted referral form.
Get in touch
Not sure which session is right for you or the young person you support?
Email playandyouth@nottinghamcity.gov.uk to find out more about our activities, or speak to a youth development worker.
Times and availability
We run a range of activities and youth sessions from Monday to Friday during term time and school holidays. Session times and activities vary depending on the day and programme. Please see the opening times table below for details of our regular sessions.
Our NHS sexual health drop-in takes place every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm, delivered in partnership with NHS sexual health nurses. No appointment is necessary.
Some sessions may require registration or a referral. Please contact us at playandyouth@nottinghamcity.gov.uk if you would like more information about session availability or access requirements.
| Day(s) | Start time | End time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday: Young Men's Group (referral required) | 4:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Monday: Young Women's Group (referral required) | 4:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Tuesday: Mood & Food Café (referral required) | 4:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Tuesday: HKA Male basketball Partnership delivery session | 6:15pm | 9:15pm |
| Wednesday: Junior Youth Group | 4:30pm | 6:30pm |
| Wednesday: Mood & Food Café (referral required) | 4:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Thursday: Bulwell Riverside Health Drop in Session in Partnership with NHS sexual health team | 3:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Thursday: Riverside studio session | 6:30 pm | 8:30 pm |
| Thursday: Elevate + Empower Project (Hyson Green) | 4:00pm | 6:00pm |
| Thursday: HKA Rockets Female basketball Partnership delivery session | 7:00pm | 8:30pm |
| Friday: Young people’s health drop-in Broxtowe in Partnership with Nottingham C-Card | 3:00pm | 5:00pm |
| Friday: The Bestwood drop-in session | 3:00pm | 5:30pm |
| Friday: Bulwell Riverside Youth Sessions (Friday Night Youth) | 7:00pm | 9:00pm |
Contact
Want to find out more about the centre ?
Our friendly team are happy to help.
Call us on 0115 8833 540 (Monday - Friday, daytime) or send us an email on playandyouth@nottinghamcity.gov.uk and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
If you are a professional or someone looking to refer a young person, please complete the referral form below.
You can find us on instagram at @ncc.youthservice for the latest news and sessions.
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Costs
All sessions delivered directly by Nottingham City Council’s Adolescence Youth Service are free of charge.
Some activities delivered in partnership with other organisations may require a fee.
Referral
Referral requirements vary depending on the session or programme.
Most sessions are open to young people and can be accessed by completing the registration form or booking where required.
Some targeted programmes, including the Young Men's Group, Young Women's Group and Mood & Food Café, require a referral. Young people can refer themselves, and professionals or partner agencies can also make referrals using our targeted referral form, available below.
If you are unsure whether a referral is needed or which session is suitable, please contact us at playandyouth@nottinghamcity.gov.uk for further information.
SEND Local Offer
Bulwell Riverside Play and Youth Centre welcomes all young people, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
We aim to provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where every young person can take part in activities, make friends, develop new skills and build confidence.
We can make adjustments and provide additional support to help young people access our sessions and activities. Our youth development workers are happy to discuss individual needs and explore how we can best support each young person.
If you would like to discuss accessibility, support needs or suitable activities before attending, please speak to a member of our team. We’ll be happy to help you find out more about the support we can offer.
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