B active

The B active scheme offers free leisure opportunities to young people aged between 8 - 19 years whose emotional health would benefit from accessing swimming lessons or gym sessions.

Who is eligible for B active?

  • Young people aged between 8 - 19 years
  • They must benefit from taking part in a leisure activity
  • They must be referred by a recognised referrer (see list below)
 

What is the role of the referrer?

To identify young people who might benefit from B active, assess their needs and refer to our Young People's Officer.
 

Who can be referred?

If you work with young people, individuals or groups between the age of 8 - 19 years and feel that their emotional health would benefit by accessing this free leisure opportunity, then they can be referred.

 

How can young people be referred?

  • Sit down with the young person and discuss their emotional needs
  • Fill in a  B active Nomination Form 
  • Get 2 x passport photos of the young person

Then send it all off to:

Young Peoples Officer, Community Health & Leisure, SSDC, Council Offices, Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA20 2HT or e-mail stephen.barnes@southsomerset.gov.uk

 

What activities are available?

There are loads of fun activities to suit everyone. Have a look at where activities are available:

Yeovil:

  • Goldenstones Pools & Leisure Centre
  • Infinity Martial Arts Club
  • The Dance Factory
  • Spirit Gymnastics Club
  • Yeovil Boxing Club
  • Scouts
  • Cubs
  • Guides
  • Cadets

Please also note that Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides, Cadets are also widely available.

 

Who are the referrers?

  • Police Community Support Officers (PCSO's)
  • Youth Offending Team
  • Time Out Together Team
  • Urban Warriors
  • Somerset Rural Youth Project

Pastoral Officers at the following schools:

  • Bucklers Mead (Yeovil)
  • Preston Comprehensive (Yeovil)
  • Westfield Comprehensive (Yeovil)

 

 
For more information, please contact us.