Adventures in the Falkland Islands

One of our young people, Phoebe, who until December 24 attended our Weymouth youth group has moved to the Falkland Islands.

Phoebe wanted to keep in touch with the youth workers Jane and Charity that lead the Weymouth group and keep them updated with their adventures.

After a very gruelling 20-hour flight with a stop at Ascension Island they arrived in their new home, the Falkland Islands.

It is very windy there and about 11-16 degrees which is the summer! And like a typical British summer it rains on and off quite a bit!

Their coat is getting a lot of exercise as everything is very open and so no shelter from the wind! Though Phoebe is preparing for wintertime when it snows and can reach temperatures of -10!

As well as the very cold temperatures, prices for fresh fruit and veg are astronomical on the island, a quarter of a melon costing £4! However, meat and eggs are cheap as there is a lot of farming.

Phoebe has already had some adventures and seen some amazing wildlife as you can see from the pictures they have sent.

Phoebe is creating a portfolio of penguin artwork to sell in the gift shops on the island

Phoebe will keep Space updated of their island adventures by keeping in contact with Charity and Jane.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from the Supernovas at Space Youth Project! As we step into 2025,

we are filled with excitement and anticipation. Looking back at the incredible journey

we've had over the past year, we can’t help but feel proud of all we've achieved

together. This year, we are more determined than ever to make a difference, and we

invite you to join us on this exciting adventure.

In 2025, the Supernovas are gearing up for a thrilling year ahead, with plans that

include organizing major events such as Pride and our festive Christmas party and

hosting activity days like a fun-filled sports day. We are also exploring various

funding opportunities to support our initiatives, including various training sessions.

Our focus this year will be on expanding our reach and impact through this variety of

activities.

If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a vibrant community that truly makes a difference,

now is the perfect time to join the Supernovas. Becoming a Supernova means

gaining access to a supportive network, valuable resources, and fun, meaningful

experiences that you'll cherish.

Interested in joining us? Reach out to your leader in charge for more information.

Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, learning, and unforgettable memories together!

That's A Wrap!

Space Youth Project has now summed up 2024 with our annual Christmas Party, which was once again a success thoroughly enjoyed by all our young people.

This year we've seen a record 47 young people attending for the evening from all across Dorset to celebrate the year we've had with karaoke, pass-the-parcel and a wide range of food selected by the people at our groups. As well as one of our people receiving an award for all the hard volunteering hours they've put in this year.

SYP will be closed over Christmas, ready to open again in the new year following a well-deserved break. We will be back on the 6th January - if you need support in the meantime, please check for external support here.

Wishing everyone a great Christmas, and a happy new year!