Services for Young People
Provides support and activities to all disabled young people aged between 12 and 30 years who live in Leicester and Leicestershire. Includes Tuesday Rendezvous, Friday Verve, 1:1 work, and an advocacy service for disabled children living in residential care in Leicestershire.
Friday Verve
What does Friday Verve do?
The group works toward organising their own programme of activities and workshops with an emphasis on learning new skills, promoting independence and developing confidence.
Recent projects have included:
- Youth Web Project – Working with Soft Touch Community Arts Co-op, Verve is one of seven youth groups in Leicestershire involved in this unique project. The group has designed a website telling people about issues which are important to them through photography, creative writing, animation and poetry. You can visit the website at www.youth-web.org.uk
- Alternative Therapies – group members had the opportunity to have “taster” sessions where they found out more about a range of relaxation techniques and therapies
- Arts ‘n’ Crafts – working alongside a local artist, group members have organised pottery and papier mache sessions, where everyone created original and exciting pieces of work
Who can go to Friday Verve?
There are up to 11 places for County residents available to young people between 16-30 years who have a physical impairment and/or a sensory disability and who need moderate to high levels of support.
Priority is given to young people from the Countesthorpe, Hinckley and Market Harborough areas.
What support is provided?
There is a group facilitator plus three support staff to assist with any personal needs or to support individuals during activities. We will also provide transport.
Where does Friday Verve meet?
Friday Verve, until recently met at Countesthorpe College. Friday Verve has now split into two groups – one meeting at Walter Charles Centre in Wigston and the other temporarily at Oak Spinney Park.
Do I have to pay to go the Friday Verve?
Group members pay £5 per session which goes towards any activities, workshops or events the group organises. Group members can either bring their own lunch or buy lunch.
If you are interested in finding out more about Friday Verve contact Rachael Moore at mosaic on (0116) 2318720, or ask your social worker to contact us for more details.
Tuesday Rendezvouz
Tuesday Rendezvous is an alternative day service provision for young disabled people supported by mosaic: shaping disability services
Where does tuesday rendezvous meet?
The group is based at The Guildhall in Leicester and meet on Tuesdays from 10am – 3pm. The group meet 48 weeks of the year. The advantage of the Guild Hall is that it is:
- A central location
- Accessible
- Housed a kitchen area
What do the tuesday rendezvous group do?
The group is based within the city, allowing group members to get out and about and to access local community facilities. Rendezvous’ weekly programme is developed from the ideas of group members.
Recent planned activities have included a trip to Skegness. visit to Tigers Rugby Ground, sports & Leisure activities.
What support is provided?
There is a group facilitator plus support staff to assist with any personal needs or to support individuals during activities. Transport will also be provided.
Who can go to tuesday rendezvous?
There are 12 places available to young people between 16 – 30 years who have a physical and/or sensory disability and who need moderate to high level of support, 9 places for city residents and 3 for the county.
What will it costs to attend tuesday rendezvous?
Group members pay £5.00 per session which goes towards any activities, workshops or event the group organise. Due to the ‘mobile’ nature of the group, there are no set arrangements for lunchtime. Group members can bring their own lunch from home or support will be available to enable individuals to buy their lunch.
If you are interested in finding out more about Tuesday Rendezvous contact Rachael Moore, Co-ordinator mosaic on (0116) 2318720 or ask your social worker to contact us for more details.
Updated on 5 September, 2011