Grove Corner

🌦️ Don’t let the rain stop the fun! 🌦️
Looking for something to do today (Thursday 11 June) ?
If you are 12 to 19 (up to 25 SEND), come hang out with the Detached Team! 🙌
⚽🏀 FREE football or basketball
📍 Dunstable Leisure Centre
🕓 4.15 pm to 5.15 pm
👉 Just let reception know you are there for the youth project when you arrive.
Our youth workers are ready to welcome you—see you there! 😊

Dates for your diaries! Summer Youth Events for ages 11 to 19 (up to 25 SEND) 📅 Mark Your Calendars!

27 July: Whipsnade Zoo Trip 🦁 (Booking info coming soon!)
6 August: Summer Ghost Walk 👻 | 6 pm to 7 pm
12 August: Swim Session 🏊 | The Dunstable Centre | 12 noon to 1 pm
18 August: Super Sports 🏈 | Kingsbury Recreation Ground | 4 pm to 6 pm
27 August: Gaming Bus 🕹️ | Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground | 1 pm to 3 pm
1 September: Back to School Movie 🍿 | Grove Corner | 4 pm to 6 pm

Thanks to funding from Central Bedfordshire Council for making this possible.

This week young people welcomed Creative Core Group to Grove Croner and brought their amazing ideas and enthusiasm to assist with the development of new audio-visual element of the exhibition in Priory House Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms.

It was great to see the next generation interested in their local heritage ensuring that we tell the stories in a way that is engaging and accessible for all.

The Detached Team will not be out and about this afternoon on their usual walk around the town. However Grove Corner has its Wednesday sessions on. Check out below!

Come along to Grove Corner on Monday 18 May from 3.45 pm to 5.15 pm for a free creative session with Creative Core. Meet artist and designer Leo and Holly for a fun, relaxed creative session ft. storytelling, acting and VR, as we think about a cool new immersive experience for Priory House Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms.

Looking for a safe, relaxed space for your children to unwind after a busy week of school? 🎒✨ We’re hosting a Sats Party at Grove Corner on Wednesday 20 May frrom 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

We’re providing a supervised and welcoming environment where children aged 10 to 12 can decompress, socialise, and enjoy some well-earned downtime with friends. 🛋️

💬 To make things even easier, we’ve got the food covered with free pizza and refreshments for everyone who drops by! 🍕🥤

There’s no need to book or register in advance—it’s completely free to attend, so they can just turn up on the day. 🎟️✅ It’s a great opportunity for them to refuel and relax in a positive community setting. We can't wait to see them there! 😊🙌

🎉 Happy Friday and long weekend! 🎉

Grove Corner is open tonight, Friday 01 May 🙌

🕓 4 pm to 5.30 pm – The centre is open for young people aged 13 to 18!
Come hang out and make the most of all the facilities 🎮🎨
Youth workers are really keen to hear your ideas for future activities – and there have already been some brilliant suggestions 👀✨ so watch this space!

🕕 6 pm to 7.45 pm – Junior Youth Club meets!
Perfect for young people aged 10 to 13 🎉

🚫 Please note: There is no Grove Corner or detached youth work on Monday due to the bank holiday. All sessions will resume on Tuesday (05 May).

Have an amazing weekend ☀️ and hopefully see some of you tonight! 😊

Thursday 30 April

The Detached Team will be at the Leisure Centre from 4 pm 🕓, giving you free access to half the court from 4.15 pm to 5.15 pm to play basketball 🏀 or football ⚽

Youth workers cannot wait to see you there 🙌😊

🎉 MAY HALF TERM FUN! 🎉

The Detached Youth Workers are excited to be hosting two awesome events this May Half Term for young people aged 12–19 (up to 25 for SEND) 🙌

🛹 Tuesday 26 May – Team Rubicon will be back at Grove Skate Park for an action-packed Skate Jam!
🕹️ Thursday 28 May – Step into the past with a fun Retro Arcade experience at Grove Corner!

✨ Good to know:

Both events are FREE to attend 💸
No pre-booking needed 👍
For more info or to chat about your needs, call 📞 07400 561496

We can’t wait to see you there! 😄

What’s on each week at Grove Corner?

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 (𝟯.𝟰𝟱 𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟱.𝟭𝟱 𝗽𝗺)
A relaxed drop-in session straight after school. Come in, unwind, and stay as long as you like. You’re free to come and go, so you can pop out for food and return if you wish.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 - 𝗣𝗼𝗸é𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 (𝟱 𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟲.𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺) *𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆*
A must for Pokémon fans—trade cards, play games, create your own designs, or just enjoy themed activities with others who share your interests.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 - 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟲.𝟰𝟱 𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟴.𝟭𝟱 𝗽𝗺) *𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆*
A welcoming, inclusive space for young people up to age 25 with SEND. Socialise, make friends, and enjoy the centre’s facilities in a supportive environment. Sensory resources are available, and we aim to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 (𝟯.𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟱.𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺) 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 (𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮)
A great space for those preparing for a new school. Meet new people, build confidence, and have fun with games and activities in a safe, supportive setting.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 - 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟰 𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟱.𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺)
These sessions are shaped by young people. Work with youth workers to design activities, workshops and events that matter to you.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 - 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 (𝟲 𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟳.𝟰𝟱 𝗽𝗺)
A fun, social session to enjoy everything Grove Corner has to offer—perfect for relaxing at the end of the week.

Whether you want to try something new, meet friends, or just have a place to be yourself, Grove Corner is here for you. Come along and see what’s happening—you’ll be very welcome. https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/young-people/