Gaming Club

Open to all young people aged 11– 16

Abertillery Youth Centre

No booking necessary 

Game on! Jump into FIFA, Fortnite, Minecraft and more – play, compete and level up.

Mondays 4-5pm

  • 20th July 
  • 27th July 
  • 10th Aug

Youth Clubs 6 - 8pm

Open to all young people aged 11 – 16 

Various across Blaenau Gwent

Sport, gaming, arts, cooking, chilled sessions and loads more to get involved in. Meet new people, try something different, and find out what’s happening near you. Friendly staff on hand for support and advice if you need it.

Abertillery

  • Mon 20th July
  • Mon 27th Jul
  • Mon 3rd Aug
  • Mon 17th Aug

Brynmawr – Tabor

  • Mon 20th July
  • Mon 3rd Aug
  • Mon 10th Aug 
  • Mon 17th Aug

Rassau

  • Tues 21st July 
  • Tues 28th July
  • Tues 4th Aug
  • Tues 11th Aug 
  • Tues 18th Aug

Cwm

  • Wed 29th July
  • Wed 5th Aug
  • Mon 17th Aug

Tredegar - Stockton 

  • Thurs 23rd July
  • Thurs 6th Aug
  • Thurs 13th Aug
  • Thurs 20th Aug

Detached Youth Work

Open to all young people aged 11 – 16

Various locations 6 – 9pm 

Our qualified detached youth work team will be out in the community, engaging with young people in their own spaces. Activities and projects will be shaped around young people’s interests, alongside advice, guidance and support, with signposting and referrals where needed, helping to positively tackle anti-social behaviour.

Check our Facebook page to see where we’ll be
https://www.facebook.com/BG.Youth.Service/?locale=en_GB

  • Abertillery, Every Tues, Thursday and Friday
  • Brynmawr, Welfare Park, Every Wednesday
  • Ebbw Vale, Every Friday 

Cuppa & Catch Up

Open to all young people aged 16 - 25years 

No booking necessary 

Just drop in! A chilled space with loads going on, including gaming, cooking, skills sessions, issue-based workshops etc. There’s support from youth workers too, whether you want help with education, employment or training, or just someone to talk to.

No pressure, no judgement – just a safe place to hang out, get Involved and be yourself. 

St John’s Hall Tredegar 6-8pm

Mondays

  • 27th July
  • 17th Aug

Abertillery Youth Centre 6-8pm

Tuesdays

  • 21st July
  • 28th July
  • 4th Aug
  • 11th Aug
  • 18th Aug

Welcome Wednesday

Abertillery Youth Centre

Open to all young people aged 16-25 years including Year 11 leavers

Just drop in! A Warm relax space where you can grab free food, take a breather and connect with people who genuinely want to help you move forward. Whether you're looking for support with work training advice or just want somewhere cosy to hang out we've got you covered. In partnership with Coleg Gwent iTec, Llamau, Military Preparation College, ACT and Careers Wales

Every Wednesday 12 - 2pm

  • 22nd July – Careers Wales and ITEC
  • 29th July – Careers Wales and ACT
  • 5th Aug – Careers Wales and Llamau
  • 12th Aug – Careers Wales, BGLZ, MPTC & Business Wales (Smashed Burger Van)
  • 19th Aug – Careers Wales and ITEC

Health & Wellbeing

Ebbw Vale Sports Centre

Open to all young people aged 16-25 years

Looking for a way to boost your health, wellbeing and confidence? Come along to our Health and Wellbeing Group at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre every Thursday. You’ll get free access to the gym and health suite, take part in activities that support your physical and mental wellbeing, and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive space. There is also advice and guidance on education, employment, training and volunteering, plus access to free sports kit if you need it.

  • Every Thursday 11am - 1pm

Give it a Try

Open to all young people aged 11– 16

Come along to our Give It a Try Days for ages 11–16! Delivered in partnership with local groups and organisations, these fun, hands-on sessions are your chance to try something different, learn new skills, meet new people, and have a laugh along the way.

Limited spaces available – book to secure your place 

  • Thursday 30th July – Drop Zone golf - Book Here
  • Thursday 6th Aug – Hiphop roulette - Book Here
  • Thursday 13th Aug – Fishing Festival Lake - Book Here
  • Thursday 20th Aug – Drop Zone golf - Book Here

Bookable events will open a week before the event takes place.

Brynmawr Cinema

The Odyssey,  3-5pm

17-25 (unless accompanied by a parent/guardian)

Looking for something fun to do this summer?

Join us for a special cinema session showing The Odyssey! Sit back, relax, and enjoy an afternoon on the big screen with friends and other young people from across the area. This session offers a great chance to enjoy a blockbuster film as part of our summer activities programme.

Spaces limited to 100 young people on a first come, first served basis. Once all 100 spaces have been filled, no further admissions will be possible, so be sure to arrive early to avoid disappointment.

  • Thursday 23rd July

Behind the scenes (AYC)

Open to all young people aged 11–16.

Drawing from Life... Circus Performer!

Looking to try something creative and a little different this summer? Join us for Drawing from Life... Circus Performer, This is a drawing from life session with a fully clothed circus performer.

This fun and relaxed session celebrates identity, individuality and self-expression, encouraging young people to explore creativity while developing their drawing skills and confidence. Whether you're an experienced artist or just enjoy being creative, everyone is welcome to get involved. 

Refreshments will be provided throughout the session, so you can relax, get creative, and enjoy the experience.

This session can also be delivered through the medium of Welsh.

Spaces are limited, so book your place now.

  • Thursday 23rd July 5-7pm

Creative Academy

Ebbw Vale, Learning Action Centre

Open to all young people aged 11– 16

Our detached youth work team will be at Ebbw Vale LAC delivering the Creative Academy, a youth-led project giving you the chance to explore DJ’ing, songwriting, video production and more 

It’s all shaped by you, so the possibilities are endless, bring your ideas, try something new, and get creative. Come say hello, get involved, and make it your space.

Check our Facebook page to see where we’ll be:
https://www.facebook.com/BG.Youth.Service/?locale=en_GB

  • Every Thursday 6-8pm

‘KICKS’

Ebbw Vale Sports Centre

Open to all young people aged 11-16 years come along and be part of it!

Get active this summer with Premier League Kicks football and youth engagement sessions running at Ebbw Vale Sports Centre! Delivered in partnership with Cardiff City FC Foundation 

  • Every Friday 4-6pm

Brynmawr Beach Day

Brynmawr Town Centre

Open to all young people aged 11–25 – come along and be part of it!

The BGYS Detached Team will be out in force supporting this highly anticipated annual summer event, packed with fun and energy for young people. Enjoy a giant beach setup, test your skills on the surf simulator, and soak up live entertainment including broadcasts and music from BGfm, plus entertainers and much more.

  • Monday 27th July 11am-3pm

Youth in the park

Various parks across Blaenau Gwent

Open to all young people aged 11– 16 – come along and be part of it!

BGYS are partnering with Blaenau Gwent Play Team to launch ‘Youth in the Park’ by providing an offer for older young people 11–16, including sport, gaming, silent disco and creative activities, alongside opportunities to connect with youth workers and access support, particularly for those transitioning from primary to secondary school.

  • Monday 27th July Cwm Welfare Park 2 –4pm
  • Tuesday 28th July Deighton Playing fields 2-4pm
  • Friday 7th Aug Abertillery Park 2-4pm
  • Tuesday 11th Aug Cwmcelyn 10am – 12pm
  • Thursday 13th August St James Way, Tredegar 2-4pm
  • Wednesday 19th August Brynmawr Welfare 2 –4pm
  • Thursday 20th August Rassau 10am – 12pm 

Wednesday Workshops

Abertillery Youth Centre 2.30 - 4:30pm

Open to young people aged 11– 16 – come along and be part of it!

Looking for a fun way to get creative, learn new skills, and meet new people? Join us for a range of exciting hands-on workshops

Get creative with unique projects Meet new people and have fun Try something different in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Whether you're into art, food, design, or just fancy giving something new a go, there's something for everyone. No experience needed – just bring yourself and your creativity!

Limited spaces available – book now to secure your place 

  • Wednesday 29th July – Lush Bath Bombs - Book Here
  • Wednesday 5th Aug – Woodfire Pizza - Book Here
  • Wednesday 12th Aug – T-shirt making - Book Here
  • Wednesday 19th Aug – Jewellery Making - Book Here

Bookable events will open a week before the event takes place.

Play Day

Bedwellty Park, Tredegar

All ages

Celebrate Play Day with Blaenau Gwent Youth Service!

Get ready for a day packed with fun, laughter and play at Blaenau Gwent's Play Day!

Come along and enjoy a variety of exciting activities, games and entertainment with friends and family. Whether you love getting active, being creative, or simply having fun outdoors, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

The Blaenau Gwent Youth Service team will be there too!

Make sure you stop by, say hello, and have a chat with our Youth Workers. We'd love to meet you, tell you about the opportunities available through BGYS, and hear about the things that matter to you.

Come and join the fun, make new friends, and celebrate the power of play!

Open to children, young people and families – we look forward to seeing you there!

  • Wednesday 5th August 10am – 3pm

Party in the Park, Abertillery

Open to all young people aged 11–25

Come along to Party in the Park, a fantastic community event packed with music, food, games, activities and plenty of opportunities to hang out with friends!

Delivered by Blaenau Gwent Youth Service and partners, this event is all about bringing young people together for a fun, safe and enjoyable day in the park. Whether you want to get involved in the activities, grab some food, listen to the music or just chill out with friends, there's something for everyone.

Our Youth Workers will also be there throughout the event if you want a chat, need advice or support, or just want to find out more about what BGYS has to offer. 

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for event details and updates: https://www.facebook.com/BG.Youth.Service/?locale=en_GB

  • Wednesday 5th August 6-9pm

Brynmawr Cinema

Spiderman 3pm - 5pm 

This session is open to all young people aged 12–25

Join us for a special cinema session showing Spiderman! Sit back, relax, and enjoy an afternoon on the big screen with friends and other young people from across the area. 
Spaces limited to 100 young people on a first come, first served basis. Once all 100 spaces have been filled, no further admissions will be possible, so be sure to arrive early to avoid disappointment.

  • Thursday 6th August 3 - 5pm