Crocus Youth Club is back for a new season at Galgorm

CROCUS Special Buddies Youth Club will recommence on Friday 9 September at 7.30 pm in Galgorm Community Centre.

The first night back will be an ‘Ice Breakers & Line Dancing Night’ where past members and newcomers will be warmly welcomed.  Special Buddies Youth Club is for young people with special needs aged 11+ years and meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday nights of each month in Galgorm Community Centre (7.30pm - 9.30pm term time).  Members enjoy a great fun filled programme including line dancing, games, crafts, flower arranging, snooker and more!!, as well as some exciting outings!  Members had a very enjoyable evening in April at Gloonan Gallery, Ahoghill. 

 After a very successful family night (Winter Wonderland Extravaganza) held last year, with over 100 people attending just before Christmas, we are looking forward to ‘Crocus Christmas Cracker’ night, when members and their families/carers can all come for a Christmas night together.  The Christmas Outing will be to The Riverside Theatre Coleraine and of course we will be planning our annual formal at the end of the session in June, so there are lots of different activities for everyone to enjoy. 

Crocus also gives parents/carers the opportunity to meet and, if they wish, stay and chat while the Youth Club runs.

Crocus is a registered charity and depends on fundraising events and donations to keep going.  The Association would like to sincerely thank everyone who has again in the past year very generously supported the ongoing work.  Crocus also had opportunities during the past year to speak at some Church organisations, all of whom were very generous also.  All monies received are used for the benefit of members and every donation is appreciated, especially in this difficult economic climate.  We are also encouraged when running an event, by the people who come along and support us.  Our next fundraiser will be our Annual Country Concert which will be held on Friday 21 October at 8pm in Cullybackey High School.  The concert will feature Trevor Dickson, Joe Moore, Kenny Archer and Ann Moore.  Tickets are £8 or pay at the door.  For more information on tickets please phone 07850444070.  Please come along as your support will be a great encouragement to not only the volunteers at Crocus, but also to the members  and their families.