The Basement – OPEN DAY
May 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and find out what we are all about!
Everyone’s welcome
11am-4pm Saturday 30 May
We are opening our doors to the curious of Helston, young people who are thinking about joining us, families from the town, parents and guardians who would like to find out a bit more about what happens here. There are FREE activities for young people all day as well as demonstrations and performances from our young people.
The programme will look like this:
Graffiti 11am-1pm – Join Cosmic and help design a mural for our outdoor space! The theme is ‘Everyone is Welcome’
HN Dance Collective 11am-12pm – We kick off with a performance from HN Collective followed by the opportunity to join in and learn some street dance moves.
Stop Animation 12-4pm – Meet Tamara and add your own frames to our special stop animation.
Live DJs 1-3pm – Playing outside if the weather is fine!
Coach Frank Scooters 1-2.30pm – Join Coach Frank and learn new tricks and moves.
Build a Band performance 1-2pm – Young People from the recent Build a Band courses will be show casing their newly formed bands and technical skills.
Join and Jam Session 2-3pm – Bring your instrument or pick up one of ours and join our informal jam session.
Graffiti 2-4pm – Join Cosmic and help design a mural for our outside space! The theme is ‘Everyone is Welcome’
Coach Frank Skateboards 3-4pm – Find out what our indoor skate lessons are all about, trial the ramps, pick up new skills and sign up to our weekly sessions.
BOOK NOW for:
Family Silent Disco 4.30- 5.30pm – Fun for all the family, come and experience our venue before the teens take it back! BOOK HERE
FREE Teens Silent Dico 6-7.30pm – Teens only silent disco, time to take back your space. Spaces are FREE so get booking now! BOOK HERE
What do I need to know?
- Who is The Basement for?
The Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for, designed by you, built for you. The space is primarily for 13-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here. -
I need dropping off in a car. Where?
The Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park. -
Do I have to book?
We have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space. You can still turn up on the day and, if we have room, you’ll be able to come in. -
What is access like?
We have level, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on hello@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in. -
Where is The Basement?
We are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park. -
Where can I find out more about The Basement?
On our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting hello@lovehelston.co.uk -
Will you be taking photos and video?
We often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.
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