Creative Youth Council

What is Creative Youth Council?

Designed for and with young people aged 14-18. All sessions are free and take place on the second Saturday of every month, 12-4pm.

We invite young people to develop new creative projects and events, with the chance to roam our fields, use our ceramics and recording studio and work with artists on lots of different projects.

You could create a new podcast or soundscape, make clay sculptures, or develop new events and festivals, at Wysing, for other young people across Cambridgeshire to enjoy.

Why should I join?

Join our creative group meeting monthly on Saturdays to:

• Collaborate and experiment with artists and meet new friends in a safe and supportive space.
• Let your imagination run free - share your ideas and express yourself with exciting art projects.
• Get involved in arts opportunities including creating events, festivals and resources as well as your own art work.
• Build transferable teamwork and leadership skills to support college, university or job applications.

How can I get the bursary to attend?

As part of the Creative Youth Council, we are able to offer a bursary of £15 to support young people’s attendance at the sessions. This is open to anyone who feels this bursary will help them to attend. For example, to cover the cost of petrol to get to Wysing or help pay towards bringing a packed lunch. You will be sent information on this when you register. You will normally receive the funds within 2 weeks of attending each session.

Please note: Attendees cannot receive the bursary offer as well as free taxi transport, please pick only one of these offers.

Lunch & Refreshments

You will need to bring a packed lunch with you. Please note there are no shops nearby. Drinks and snacks will be provided during the sessions.

Access Information

Please get in touch with us to let us know if there is something you need to be able to participate in Creative Youth Council, by emailing [email protected].

Transport Information & Timings

Free travel is provided from Cambourne, Cambridge and Huntingdon with DBS checked taxi drivers. This must be booked on Eventbrite by 12midday on the Wednesday before the session.

Please note: if you require transport but find it difficult to attend from these locations, please get in touch with us so we can discuss potential travel options or other ways to support your attendance.

We recommend young people are taken to the transport location by parent/guardian. Please specify the contact number on the booking form to share with the taxi company on the day of travel (parent/guardian if they will be there to meet the travel, or young person if they are travelling independently).

After booking you will be emailed transport details and information on how to receive the bursary.

Wheelchair accessible transport - We can offer wheelchair accessible transport. If you require wheelchair accessible transport, please tick the box on the ticket checkout page and we will be in touch by email to confirm arrangements with you. Please let us know by 12 midday the Wednesday before so we can make arrangements.

Huntingdon Taxi:

• Departs Huntingdon at 11.30am
• Arrives Wysing at 12pm
• Departs Wysing at 4pm
• Arrives back in Huntingdon at 4.30pm

Cambridge Taxi:

• Departs Cambridge at 11.20am
• Collects Creative Youth Council passengers from Cambourne at 11.45am
• Arrives Wysing at 12pm
• Departs Wysing at 4pm
• Drops off Cambourne passengers at 4.15pm
• Arrives back in Cambridge at 4.40pm

Cambourne Taxi:

• Departs Cambourne at 11.45am
• Arrives Wysing at 12pm
• Departs Wysing at 4pm
• Arrives back in Cambourne at 4.15pm

Timings are approximate.

Host or Publisher Wysing Arts Centre