KAAlton

We have been very busy in Alton; our groups now include After School clubs, SuperSONICs (weekly group for young people with autism and additional needs), Young Carers groups and mentoring sessions.  We also ran a weekly Aspire programme. 

Although things have changed since COVID-19, we are still supporting young people, just in a different way.  

If you want to learn more about KA Alton, or can help support the development of services for young people or the building through finances or volunteering, please contact Lisa at Lisa@thekingsarms.org.uk

alton centre flooring:

target reached

An enormous thank you to everyone who donated to our recent JustGiving campaign for carpet/flooring for our Alton centre.  We couldn't have done it without you!

VIDEO 7: TIME FOR A TOUR!

One of our priorities is to be sustainable, we want to be here for young people, for their futures.

Caroline, Chief Exec (aka T.E.A.D)

get involved

Although COVID-19 has meant that our Youth Centres have been closed, we are still there for our young people. You can find quizzes, challenges and funny content on Instagram: @ka_athome or perhaps join one of our many zoom groups which include After-School, Young Carers, SuperSONIC, Remind (anxiety course) and much more.  

Talk Privately

If you have any worries and want to chat to us on a 1:1 basis, just click the red "Let's Chat" button at the bottom right of the screen and leave us a message.  One of our Youth Workers will then be in touch. 

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Maybe you’re worried about school, or struggling with current issues, or maybe you just want a different someone to talk to, we’re still here for you.

VIDEO 6: SO CLOSE!

Not far now!  Thank you to everyone for your support in making this happen.

Hannah, Junior Youth Worker

Painting, wiring and new flooring - there's so much going on!

Charlie, Youth Worker

The painting has  begun!  Thank you to everyone who has helped us so far.

Lisa, Services Manager

The plasterboard is up and  plastering has begun!

Ben, Youth Worker

Charlie, Youth Worker

VIDEO 2: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NEW CENTRE

I can't wait to be able to welcome the Young People of Alton through our doors.

Charlie, Youth Worker

VIDEO 1: THE NEW KA ALTON YOUTH CENTRE

Let us show you around our Alton Centre - it's a work in progress!

Caroline, Operations Manager

Martha, Junior Youth Worker

LOOK WHO HAS BEEN HELPING US

A huge thank you to Steve, Paul, Warren, Derek and apprentice Lawrence from Clameg Builders who are working hard to transform our space.  We are also very grateful to Ian Gregory, an Alton electrician, who is overseeing the electrics and lighting.  Chris Harding from Bytefetch Ltd has been amazing, giving us numerous hours of his time - thank you so much Chris.    Mark and Scott have been doing the plastering and stonemason Roger Frampton has created our new entrance - thank you!  

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You are all brilliant!  Thank you for helping us to make it happen.

WHAT ELSE HAVE WE ACHEVED?

Our new downstairs kitchen and mentoring room windows are in place - paid for by our lovely Facebook friends.  Thanks to Rob Chaplin for installing them free of charge and making sure we buy the right ones!

Kitchen units fitted

Flat roof restored

Stud walls built to create new spaces​

​Extensive damage caused by damp repaired and treated with new ventilation

​New entrance agreed

Removal of:

Asbestos 

Old electrics 

Partition walls 

Changing rooms 

Old flooring 

We've had some fantastic coverage in the press about our new Alton Youth Centre and we are very grateful for the support of the community​.

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Many tradesmen and other volunteers have donated their time and expertise to help us and individuals have donated furniture including tables, chairs, air hockey tables, pool tables and so much more.

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We have also received many monetary donations from individuals, community groups, Councillors and other grant giving bodies to keep the building work on track.

Thank you so much to each and every one of you, we couldn't do it without you! 

Thank you!