New youth service for Sidmouth is coming
Sidmouth’s young people will have a new youth service from September, branded Y@S (youth @ sidmouth). Following a two year thorough review of services, driven by the needs and wants of young people in the valley, Sidmouth Town Council are launching a new youth service.
Open access sessions run by a partnership with the Sidmouth International School will start at the ‘Old Exchange’ building in the town centre next week. Running from 5 – 7pm with 11-14 years on Tuesdays and 15-17 years on Wednesdays. Entry is free until half term (October 2025) after which each week will cost £1 – which includes a drink, fruit and a snack. Sidmouth International School activity leaders will run these sessions.
Resources include pool table, table football, table tennis, cinema/gaming and karaoke room, craft and chillout room and plenty of room to catch up with friends in a welcoming and relaxed space.
The 15 to 17 age group is new and for older young people torelax and hang out with friends.
The service will be backed by a dedicated website designed in conjunction with Sidmouth College students. Social media channels will communicate with young people and caregivers directly.
September 2025 also sees the launch of the councils ‘Get Involved Grants’ scheme, which is designed to help young people from lower income households join clubs and organisations within the valley.
The newly re-launched Y@S (Youth@Sidmouth) is a hub for all youth services and information for young people in the Sid Valley. Sidmouth Youth Services are accessible to all and are funded by Sidmouth Town Council.
In 2016, Sidmouth Town Council took the proactive approach to offer some form of youth provision for the young people of the Sid Valley.
At a time when youth services are being cut nationally, Sidmouth Town Council remains committed to delivering and evolving provision in the Sid Valley, to meet the changing needs and aspirations of all our young people.
