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Band Rehearsal Space and Mentoring

Within the sanctuary of SWIPE’s rehearsal space’s, band mentors have cultivated a symphony of talent, guiding young musicians, vocalists, and bands on a transformative journey. From the humble streets of Slough, these prodigies have ascended to grace iconic stages such as Glastonbury, Isle of Wight Festival, Download Festival, the illustrious West End, the Eurovision Song Contest as well as Slough …

Media Mondays!

MEDIA MONDAYS FOR 11-19 YEAR OLDS* Date: Every Monday (Excl Bank Holidays) Time: 5pm – 6.30pm Interested? Just turn up: YES Shop, Slough High Street, Slough, SL1 1LN (NEXT to Subway) Want to be a filmmaker and take part in some practical filmmaking? Want to find out how your hobby can become your career? Join us to make new friends, learn new skills and …

Script Saturdays!

SCRIPT SATURDAY FOR 11-19 YEAR OLDS* Date:  Second Saturday of every month Time: 1:30pm – 5:30pm Interested?  Just turn up: YES Shop, Slough High Street, Slough, SL1 1LN (NEXT to Subway) A great story makes great media and Script Saturday can offer you practical writing skills and advice on how to develop and pitch your ideas. With the opportunity to collaborate with other young artists and filmmakers, …

Maz Gets Tested!

Mary from Maz Talks walks you through the test for Coronavirus. There are so many myths about the test – what’s the truth? Listen to Mary to find out what happened when she went to get tested at the Montem site in Slough…

“We say gangs, you say paramilitaries.” Young people from Slough meet their peers from Northern Ireland

In recent years Aik Saath has developed an exciting relationship with partners in Northern Ireland. Our Northern Irish friends educate us about The Troubles and Slough’s young people, as residents of the most diverse place in the UK outside London, provide an insight into the various communities that make up our town. The young people from both places compare and …

WE’RE RECRUITING!

YES Business Administration & Workshop Assistant Apprentice Closing date: 01/08/2020 Working with three Slough-based youth and community organisations to oversee the programming of youth activities in the YES shop, assist with workshop planning & delivery and support with administration and promotion. Click below for more information and to apply

Mental health and wellbeing in the coronavirus crisis

Two days ago, Aida and Aarushe had their A-levels cancelled and their school lives came to an abrupt halt, due to the coronavirus. Here they discuss the five ways to wellbeing and what they mean in a world of self-isolation and social distancing. They also signpost young people to other services, including Young Minds, Slough Borough Council’s Public Health Team, …

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering opportunities for young people Every Tuesday evening we deliver a volunteer session for young people in central Slough, 6pm-8pm. Our venue is the training room behind our office at 29 Church Street, Slough, SL1 1PL. The room can be accessed via a gate to the left-hand side of the building. The session is for young people aged 11 to …