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
VIDEO MONTAGE: OUR ALTON CENTRE
It's been quite a journey - here are some before and after clips of our lovely centre. Take a look!
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)
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
VIDEO 5: WE'RE GETTING CLOSER!
The painting has begun! Thank you to everyone who has helped us so far.
Lisa, Services Manager
VIDEO 4: THE REFURBISHMENT IN DETAIL
The plasterboard is up and plastering has begun!
Ben, Youth Worker
Charlie, Youth Worker
VIDEO 3: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A WEEK MAKES
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!
You are all brilliant! Thank you for helping us to make it happen.
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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
New
windows
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.
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.
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!
The King's Arms Alton
5a Vicarage Hill, Alton,
Hampshire, GU34 1HT
07769 695480
Facebook: @TheKingsArmsYouthProjectHants