Romance Academy runs again in Waltham Forest
A COURSE is being held for young people to help them deal with love, sex and relationships.

Worth Unlimited Waltham Forest, a Christian charity, is running a “Romance Academy” for 13 to 19-year-olds, following the success of three previous events in the borough.

The free 15-week event, sponsored by Waltham Forest Council, will give sexual health education and information through evening workshops with group discussions and a three-day activity trip.

Those who complete the course will receive a "Youth Activity Award" and certificate at an event.

Claire Gannon, youth worker and Romance Academy leader, said: “Romance Academy has proved to be an enjoyable and incredibly informative experience for many young people who value it as a place to think through their own values and concerns, make new friends and find answers to difficult questions.”

An information evening is being held on Thursday, March 18, from 5.30 – 6.30pm at Worth Unlimited, in 434 Forest Road, Walthamstow. The course runs from March 25 to July 8, including a three-day holiday in Kent.

To apply, call Claire Gannon on 8090 5045

An old Cafe into a NEW HUB
Construction work to transform ‘Destiny’s Lounge’ into a new ‘HUB’ for the community has begun. £45,000 of funding has been secured by local young people who designed how the HUB will look, what equipment would be needed and how much it all will cost. The HUB will have internet access, comfy sofa’s, coffee shop area, and a fully fitted kitchen. The HUB will also have an XBOX 360, Playstation 3, pool table & equipment for music recording & making. Youth Activities will take place in the HUB after-school, evenings & school holidays. The HUB will also develop day-time use and community use.

The building will also be flexible so that the space can be used for meetings, for local groups, and small events. The plan is that the HUB will become a real vocal point for the community with access to activities, services, information, training & development opportunities.

The HUB will be run by Worth Unlimited who started a youth project on the estate 18 months ago. The HUB will be run by local people who are passionate to see positive activities and services for young people and the whole community. Our hope is that local people will get involved so that the HUB is benefiting the whole community.

If you are interested in getting involved in the HUB then please drop in when the building work is completed. Or contact us at paul@worthunlimited.co.uk

Worth Unlimited on its way to Huddersfield
Worth Unlimited is delighted to announce that we are in discussions with a group of Christians in Huddersfield with a view to establishing a Worth Unlimited branch there. While discussions are at an early stage it is envisaged that the project will initially be geared around supporting young people through the creative arts. For more information contact CEO, Tim Evans ceo@worthunlimited.co.uk.

World Worth Living In now with DIPLOMA status
Programmes manager Melanie Glass has been working hard over the past few months to develop our new World Worth Living In Diploma programme. While based on our original programme, the Diploma version is structured differently and provides young people with the opportunity to gain the equivalent of four GCSE qualifications (grade D-G). For more information see our programmes page.