Inspiring activities

This week Youth Inspired launched free online Zoom activities for young people living in Peterborough throughout May.

These sessions are suitable for young people aged 12 and above.

Youth Inspired is a Lottery funded project founded by PCVS and supported by the DCMS (Department of Culture, Media & Sport).

It sets up, supports, delivers and creates youth activities across Peterborough.

Community development worker Helen Wainwright said: “The first few weeks of lockdown were spent engaging with young people and organisations to understand how they were coping and what their needs might be. We have now started running a weekly online youth club via Zoom and are continuing to hold our Young Commissioning Panel weekly too.”

The timetable of free sessions that will run over the month of May includes:

Poetry with renowned Peterborough spoken word artist Charley Genever: A chance to gain confidence and inspiration to be creative with words. Fun, playful sessions with a different theme each week

Collage with local art group Paisley Art: Weekly sessions creating collages from everyday items.

Phone Photography with city photographer Danny: An exciting and unique project with weekly tips to get the best from your phone camera.

StreetArtwithPeterborough legend KORP: Weekly ‘How to’ step by step guide to doodling using Sharpie Markers.

Body Positivity with local illustrator Ellie Sandall: Exploring positive and negative body image thoughts, helping you to love the body you’re in.

Wellbeing with Kirsty from YPCS: A look at improving your mental health and general wellbeing whilst in lockdown, how to cope with change and improve your selfesteem.

To take part in these activities email youthinspired@ pcvs.co.uk