Ferryhill E-Café

This is the E-Café

History

The E-Café opened because it was identified that a youth facility was needed in Ferryhill.

This was identified as anti-social behaviour was increasing significantly.

Police have reported that since the E-Café opened in 2002 anti-social behavior levels have decreased.

The E-Café first opened in 2002 and is still running now.

Opening Days and Times!Young People

aged 8 to 10 years old

• Monday 4.15pm till 5.45pm• Tuesday 4.15pm till 5.45pm• Thursday 4.15pm till 5.45pm

Young People aged 11 to 17 years old

• Monday 6.00pm till 7.30pm• Tuesday 6.00pm till 7.30pm• Thursday 6.00pm till 7.30pm• Friday 6.00pm till 7.30pm

Meet Our StaffLaura Langdale is the E-Café Co-Ordinator. Laura graduated from Sunderland University with a BA

Hons in Community and Youth Work and has over 9 years experience in working with young people. Gillian Lyle is the E Café Auxiliary and is new to the post as of May 2013. She has proven to be an

instant hit with the young people. Michael is the E Café’s part time Level 3 worker and is new to the post as of May 2013. He is keen to

engage with young people!

LAURA

E-Café’s Musical TalentThe E Café has 2 music facilities!

There is a MC/rave room and a karaoke corner which both prove to be very popular with the

young people.

Things to do…Some of our activities include: pool, table tennis,

baking, party nights, trips and much more!

Gaming ActivitiesDue to funding the E-Café has a Xbox 360 and

Wii console which entertains the young people as well as the staff.

Being Creative!Creative imagination? Laura and the team assist young people in many arts and crafts activities

including : drawing, painting pictures and window displays. We even make nice things for special occasions for our families and friends.

Quiet TimeIf you fancy chilling out and relaxing then the

quiet area offers just that.You can watch a DVD or TV programme.

Take up the challenge in our regular games and quiz nights.

The E-Café Garden

Want a bit fresh air? Why not try some of our outside games? We offer a range of activities

like basketball, volley ball, badminton, bowling and many more.

Due to funds raised by the E-Café members, staff are able to take young people out of the centre and let them experience a range of different activities! These have included: Ice Skating, Go-Karting, Roller Disco, Adventure Valley, Cinema and many

more!

Off Site Activities

The E-Café have done a number of outdoor activity weekends throughout 2012 and 2013!

Activities include: kayaking, gorge walking, rock climbing, 50ft high zip line, orienteering and

much more!

Please have a look at just a selection of the photos we have taken!!

Outward Bound Activities

Outward Bound Activities

New ICT Suite

In 2013 The E-Café was kindly donated 4 PC’s by

Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College & 1 by

Livin.This has allowed the

young people opportunity to access the internet and

other online facilities.

RAISING FUNDS FOR OTHERS!

Each year we try to raise funds for other world wide causes. In 2010 we raised money for comic relief, that would help people around the world and make a big

difference. The total money raised by the E-Café members was £187.00

2012/2013 will see us raise money for the local community and other great causes….watch the space

for information!!

Money raised to help others…

Money raised to help others…

FundingIn 2009 the young people helped to raise over £2000.

Since new management took over in August 2012 The E-Café has secured a number of new funding bids including O2 Think Big funding.

The Co-op have given us £2000 towards issue based work shops through out the summer of 2013.

We hold a number raffles and tombola’s to help raise money along with helping in the communities on events such as Gala Day. The E-Café hosts Santa’s Grotto every year and holds various stalls through out the year to

raise funds for the centre.

Refreshments

Our tuck shop offers all kinds of refreshments.

These include: •mix ups

•cans of pop•chocolate bars

and if that doesn’t tempt you then we offer freshly made toasties.

Comments from young people in 2011!I attend the E-Café because it’s the cool place to be. Rachael Hopper!

I like the café because its crazy like me. Laura Clark!

The games are fab. Ewan!

The staff is bonkers. Caitlin!

I like the activities. Bradley!

To see my mates and the lasses. Liam!

Its good fun and you can meet new people. Kyle B!

I like to play games with Adam from Tyler!

•e. café because it is cool and my friends come. Laura Clark !•I

Comments from young people 2012!Laura has made a huge difference since taking over! Please

stay with us!!! Amy

There is sooo much to do and its an exciting new time for us! Connor

I enjoy chilling out with the crew and being allowed to be myself! Cheers Liam

Bin attending now for 5 years an still enjoy it. Matty

New opening times are buzzing….sweet times! Kane

What a difference 6 weeks makes….Lovin Laura and the crew!

Comments from young people in 2013!

Loving the new set up! – Amy

Freshly decorated and a friendly place to come – Liam

Great staff who look after us – James

We always have things to do – Adam

It just keeps getting better and we keep getting more and more things! – Natalie

We have been away on loads of trips – Connor

So pleased it is open 4 nights a week for us! - Beth