Youth Steering Group’s first residential of the year

18th February 2025

At the end of half term the Youth Steering Group met for a weekend at Crawfordsburn Country Park.  For some members of the group it was their first YSG residential, for others it was a welcome return to a favourite place.  Indeed during the pandemic, the activity centre hosted many a Belfast Boy session, residential stays and even two chilly outdoor Days of Dance!

During this stay the group worked with Cheryl O’Dwyer who, among many talents, is an experienced  drama teacher and youth worker.  The group will be compering our annual dance platform Unanimous on 17th April 2025 and Cheryl’s practical session explored effective communication, presenting with clarity, and how to inject energy and enthusiasm.

Bringing all they had learnt together, the group started writing their introduction which we look forward to seeing at Unanimous soon.   Other workshops over the weekend included creating content for social media which introduces the Youth Steering Group.  You can watch these videos on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

In between all the hard work, lots of fun was had including a spooky midnight walk! The centre, with access to the beach and woods, friendly staff and fun things to do is always a big hit with the group. Thank you for hosting us again.