Community Project Before During & After

FROM THIS (ABOVE).............................................................................................................!!!!!!

TO THIS.............................................. AND EVENTUALLY...TO THIS!!!

The whole TEAM worked extremely hard from start to finish. We are so proud of our effort and are delighted to do this for PIPS which deserves all the support they can get. WHAT A TEAM!!!

Weeks 4 & 5...The Community Project!!

Once the TEAM decided on PIPS it was time for the hard work to start! Firstly we managed to obtain a skip free of charge (thanks to Batesy Skip Hire) to enable us to completely clear the area which was overrun with rubbish. We then had to make a shopping list of materials needed for the job in hand, including paint, brushes, plants, hanging baskets etc. Once the TEAM realised how much money was needed it was off to Tesco at Ards shopping centre for more fundraising!

Week 3

After the action packed week at residential it was back to the TEAM room to discuss a very important issued - the Community Project. The TEAM spent some time visiting a number of potential projects and then had decide what one they most wanted to undertake. After some discussion it was decided that the PIPS (Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide and Self Harm) project was the one!

As the project is the TEAM's responsibility - it is up to the TEAM to raise the funds themselves for the project. Much discussion was had to come up with fundraising ideas - this included bag packing at Marks and Spencers at AbbeyCentre (thank you!)

Week 2 - The Residential

The TEAM spent the week in the safe hands of the East Coast Adventure Team in Rostrevor. An action packed week included bouldering, nightwalks, the nightline, canoeing, banana boating, rock climbing, abseiling, an archery competition, and orienteering on the Mournes.

The TEAM worked brilliantly together; some helped those who were perhaps not as confident in certain activities, while others gave encouragement to the rest of the TEAM to help them face and overcome their fears. The endurance of the orienteering helped bond the teams together, as along with the many problem solving tasks, the trek through (and up!!) the mountains was extremely tough and everybody had to dig deep to get through it....and they did so well done!!

A special thanks to the whole team at East Coast for making this a memorable week for all of us, especially Maudie whose cooking was different class and well needed!

Now for the rest of the programme!!!!!!!!!

TEAM 4 up and running

Team 4 kicked off on 17th September with 11 young people aged between 16 and 25 committing to 12 weeks of fun, adventure and learning. The programme includes a 5 day residential, community project, 2 week work placements and a week of team challenges culminating in a final presentation. There will also be a number of guest speakers invited to talk about many different issues affecting young people today.

Every single team member has a lot to gain from, and of course contribute to the programme. Everyone will learn many new skills, some may realise they already had these skills! They will learn how to work effectively as a team, especially during the residential and community project. They will also make decisions around their future career options; this will involve learning new interview techniques, CV writing and telephone skills, and of course a 2 week work placement of their choice.

They will learn alot about different groups of people in their community, and the different needs that they may have. The can also gain a number of certificates throughout the programme.

Oh yes, not forgetting the bucketfuls of fun that they will be guaranteed along their journey.

Bring it on!!