Fun and free Youth Fusion events will be taking place at Burwell and Haddenham recreation grounds this summer.

The drop-in events, which last year attracted hundreds of young people, are returning to the district due to popular demand.

They provide a unique opportunity for anyone under the age of 18 to try their hand at sporting events and clubs operating locally and find out more about organisations offering support and advice.

There will be opportunities to scramble up a climbing wall, meet the fire service, try your hand at judo (Burwell only) or korfball (Haddenham only) or have a work out at a mobile gym.

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A bike mechanic will be available to offer advice on bike maintenance and carry out basic repairs on the day free of charge, and the police will be offering bike security marking. 

There will also be opportunities to meet support organisations and ask questions about topics you may want to know more about, such as mental health advice, careers opportunities, how to maintain a healthy weight, and drugs and knife crime.

Stephanie Jones, Communities and Partnerships officer at East Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “Whether you want to just have an enjoyable free day out with friends, or find out more about the support and services that are available – or both, it’s guaranteed there will be something for everyone on the day.”

Last year Youth Fusion events took place in Soham, Littleport and Bottisham.

Nina, aged 12, said: “I thought it was really good, I loved the climbing wall, and I won a smart watch from the sports people in the bean bag relay.”

Logan, aged 9, added: “I really enjoyed the day, especially the climbing wall.  Really hope I can go again this year.”

The Youth Fusion days will be held between 11am and 3pm at:  

• Burwell Recreation Ground on Thursday 8 August 2024 
• Haddenham Recreation Ground on Thursday 28 August 2024

Both sites are fully accessible, and attendees are advised to take their own water bottles for refills on the day. Limited parking is available.

The events are being supported by a diverse range of organisations including East Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership, Living Sport and EMC bicycle repairs. 

You can find out more about the Youth Fusion days, together with lots of handy hints and tips for young people on the youth pages on East Cambridgeshire District Council’s website.