The building work is nearly complete for The Hub at Chale. 

SWAY will let you know when there is the next Public Meeting and opening of The Hub at Chale

If you have any questions and suggestions please contact the Office.

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Saturday 12th July Games on the Green (All-Age), 2.30-4pm, Chale (PO38 2JN) FREE Free Refreshments, crafts and games. Please park on the main road or at the old post office.

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Want to have notification of Hub and family events? Then please contact the office or complete a Google Family Permissions Form: 2024/25 Family SWAY Hub Events Permissions Form

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For more information contact Kathryn Alvis (SWAY Youth & Families Worker)  07823 347618 or familywork.swaymail@gmail.com

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Friday, 30th May – Sunday, 1st June SWAY Corf Camp Weekend 

 SWAY young people and their families are invited to the following activities at Corf Scout Campsite: Camping, fire pit evening, BBQ, team building challenges, crafts, volley ball, rounders Newtown Sunday Church Service. Booking required.

Various costs.

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Lakes Residential 2025 Year 6 and above Tue 12th to  Sun 17th August 2025  5 nights, 6 day trip residential

in Brecon Beacons after 9 years absence. We will be staying at Perth-y-Pia: a stone built 15th Century farmhouse, barn and bunkhouse located in the heart of the Black Mountains overlooking the Grwyne Fechan valley and pretty village of Llanbedr.  You can view the accommodation by their website: https://perth-y-pia.co.uk/.

The residential will be available to young people from Year 6 upwards. The young people will have the opportunity to take part in a range of different activities, giving them the chance to experience something new and challenging and to build relationships and life skills. Any queries contact Catherine at the SWAY Office. Booking available online:

SWAY Residential Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/BUS2iovUuJmtEAMC8

Cost £200 per young person

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Thursday 10th July

 BBQ at Compton Beach  Young Leaders' Celebration Evening with Awards  All Youth Groups and Young People invited. 

6pm-8pm.

Come along enjoy the  BBQ, beach games, dip your toes in the sea share the achievements of our young leaders. Own transport required, but ask if transport is a difficulty. Booking required and please specify dietary requirements eg vegetarian, Gluten and Dairy Free. Please bring your own cup and warm clothing (towel optional).

 

Friday 11th July - YFC Catalyst for school years 8 & above, held at Bethany Evangelical Church, Newport at 6.30pm-8:30pm. Free Event. A youthful time of praise together for young people.

No booking required unless you wish to meet before hand with Olivia, at McDonalds in Newport at 5:45pm and have food and then walk to Bethany for 6:30pm. Please bring money for a meal if you wish to eat.

 

​Monday 14th July Disc Golf at Garlic Farm for All SWAY Youth Groups and Young People at The Garlic Farm, Mersley Lane, Newchurch, Sandown PO36 0NR.

 From 6:30pm to 8pm. (Arrival at 5:45pm please).

You will need to drop off and collect your young person. If you are able to, please offer lifts to others who are in the group. We will meet at the far end of the car park.

Please bring a snack and a drink. It is recommended you wear long trousers and trainers/walking boots for playing Disc Golf as the area can be overgrown.  Also apply insect repellent.

This activity is FREE. 

If you are able to come, please book via Catherine, either by texting the Office: 07880951243 or by email swayoffice1@gmail.com

This event replaces the Monday 14th July Rock Solid Youth Group.

 

Thursday 17th July Headhunters All young people aged 11 and above

£12 each 6pm-8pm (Meeting at 5:45pm) 

Located at 20 Acre Copse, Briddlesford Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, 600 metres after the civic amenity site. Own transport required. You will need to wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring your own drinks and snacks.

 

Saturday, 19th July Horticultural Society fair at  Brighstone Recreation Ground. Lots of stalls and refreshments. SWAY are helping with the carparking. Please contact Catherine at the office if you can volunteer to help with the parking any times between: 11:30am-5pm (peak time 12noon-2:30pm)

 

Thursday 24th July YFC & SWAY BBQ at Bierley, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Fun social event with games too. FREE.  Booking with YFC required with dietary requirements: taking bookings direct with YFC soon. (Please note that this event replaces ROOTS Youth Group that evening).

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Various dates:  Worship at 6pm at Harbour Church in Gunwharf, with a meal in Southsea

For School Years 9+ 

 Subsidised travel. More details to follow. Enquires to Catherine at the Office please ​ by email at swayoffice1@gmail.com.

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YFC dates 2025

Friday 11th July - YFC Catalyst for school year 8 & above, held at Bethany Evangelical Church at held at Bethany Evangelical Church at 6.30pm-8:30pm. No booking required unless wish to meet at McDs in Newport before hand with Olivia  

Friday 12th September - Catalyst

Friday 26th September - Movie night for young people in school year 7 and above.

Friday 3rd October - Unplugged

Friday 10th October-  Sunday 12th October 2025   Year 7 and 8 YFC Weekend Away at Westbrook

Friday 17th October - Vibe

Friday 14th November - Catalyst

Friday 5th December Unplugged

Friday 12th December - Movie night  for young people in school year 7 and above.

Friday 19th December - Vibe

 

All events are held at Bethany Evangelical Church (unless otherwise stated) at 6.30pm-8:30pm. Free, no booking required. Vibe and Movie nights are for young people in school year 7 and above and Catalyst and Unplugged are for school year 8 and above.

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Visit What We Do 

We have weekly term time Youth Groups for different ages.

Mondays: Rock Solid youth group School Year 6 & 7 (ages 10-12 yrs) Niton Methodist Church @ 6:30-8pm. £1 admission
Thursdays: Roots youth group School Year 8+ (ages 12-18yrs) Niton Methodist Church @ 7-8:30pm. No booking required.

£1 admission

SWAY Youth Groups held at Niton Methodist Church term time only:

- Roots Thursdays  7pm-8:30pm (School Years 8 and above)

- Rock Solid Mondays  6:30pm to 8pm (School Years  6 & 7)

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If you would like to participate please email Catherine on swayoffice1@gmail.com for more info

Register using the link here:

SWAY Youth Group & Activities Permission Contact Form 20224/25

2024-2025

Zoom Cook-Along 5:30pm

Various dates: Alternate Fridays:

 8th November Mushroom Soup & crusty bread

22nd November Lasagne

10th January 2025 Toad in the Hole, gravy & fondant potatoes

24th January Creamy Pasta and Bacon 

7th February Curry

28th February Enchiladas

14th March Creamy Cheese and Herb Pasta with Garlic Bread​

A series of 7 cook along sessions organised by Kathryn Alvis (SWAY Youth & Families' Worker). Free main ingredients and delivery to your door.  Each cook-along requires a SWAY young person to cook with an adult. Please email the office to book a place and let us know of any special dietary requirements: swayoffice1@gmail.com 

The Zoom link will be emailed to you on the day.

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For all SWAY families.

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We will try our best to give options of meat/vegetarian or special dietary requirements.

We request that you please complete SWAY Youth Group & Activities Permission Contact Form 2023/24 to register each young person so that they can join in with our regular activities straight away. Either Please click on the link below or this permission/contact form is available as a hard copy on request. Any queries, please contact Catherine.

 

SWAY Youth Group & Activities Permission Contact Form 2024/25

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