BOSHAM YOUTH CENTRE

Bosham Youth Centre is a thriving club for youngsters aged between nine and nineteen based in a purpose-built building on the playing field behind the Village Hall. The centre was opened in March 1994 as a result of the initiative of a group of village residents who wanted to help young people of Bosham in a practical way. Through fund-raising and grants, the trustees, who continue to support the centre, were able to provide a main activity room with adjoining toilets and kitchen. In February 1998, the centre was extended to add a smaller room at the back as a lounge. 

Current leader Penny Foreman, who has two assistants, opens the centre on three evenings a week - Tuesdays and Thursdays for teenagers, 7-9.30pm, and on Wednesdays 6.30-9pm for boys and girls aged nine to 12. She arranges a varied programme including indoor games such as darts and pool in the main activity room, crafts and outings. In the summer, the playing field and sports facilities outside are used. A recent innovation at the centre is greater use of the lounge as a computer room or "cyber cafe" with new TV and computer equipment for members to log on to the Internet or play games.  A top-quality sound system is installed for discos.

The club also takes part in charity and community events such as having a float in the millennium parade and joining the sleep-out for homeless people at Chichester Cathedral.

 There is a friendly atmosphere at the centre and new members are always welcome to drop in on club nights or telephone 01243 572283.