North Oxford Youth Theatre (NOYT) don’t audition and anyone can join. The aim is to provide an opportunity for young people from different walks of life to learn to work together with peers and adults; to learn that the entire cast/backstage depend on each other, show up on time, work hard and enjoy themselves. It doesn’t matter if they don’t aspire to large parts, or if they are not good actors, as long as they learn to work to these principles. However a few have gone into the professional theatre. In having members of all levels of ability their purpose is to encourage them to achieve the best they can. Members join aged 10 and leave at 17.
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My Life My Choice is a user-led Oxfordshire based self-advocacy organisation which raises the self-esteem, confidence and quality of life for people with learning disabilities by providing training, employment, volunteering and social opportunities for its members.
The Musical Youth Company of Oxford (MYCO) is a musical theatre group for young people from Oxfordshire aged between 12 and 19. We currently have in excess of 50 members, all of whom have successfully auditioned to secure their place within the company.
Mayday Trust is a forward-thinking organisation working with people going through some of the toughest life transitions, including people experiencing homelessness, leaving care, coming off drugs or alcohol, coming out of prison or psychiatric hospital. Mayday provides direct support through its radical Personal Transitions Service (PTS), which works with people going through tough times, providing strength-based and personalised support. Alongside the PTS, Mayday also provide housing in Northamptonshire, Oxford and Westminster through their Housing Transitions Service.
Master Rhythm studios has two separate booths for instrument practice, control rooms, drum lessons and recording. Available to hire includes a broad range of drum and percussion related instruments and amplifiers; vintage amplifiers with vintage keyboards classic combos, cared for and tuned drum kits. Vintage combos and instruments include classic Fender Rhodes and Fender Twin, Hammond Organ and Lesley Cab and Fender Bass-man. All in all a very unique sounding and creative space with an amazing live sounding room.
The Mandala Theatre Company is a diverse-led company creating exciting new theatre with social justice at its heart. They give a voice to those whose stories are not heard and give those stories life. From its centre in Oxford, Mandala Theatre Company aims to reach out to the world. Their work connects people and brings them together, because they believe that the arts are a force for change.
Founded in 1995, the Leys CDI is a local based
charity that organises and runs ‘life enhancing’
activities for juniors and seniors from the Greater and
Blackbird Leys areas of Oxford.
Addressing the areas of deprivation and social
inclusion, through a variety of initiatives, CDI is
delighted to have been recognised at both local and
national level for its work.
Through the support of key partners and
organisations, CDI aims to continue to ‘enrich lives of
all ages’ for many years to come.
LevelUp is a new feminist organisation. Their mission is to build a community of feminists who can work together to end sexism in the UK. Our vision is a world where everyone is free to achieve their potential regardless of their gender.
A growing community of people working together to:
1.Change sexist rules, laws and behaviour
2.Support each other to challenge sexism in our own lives
LevelUp want the UK to be a place where all women and non-binary people are valued the same as men, whether it is at home, work or on the streets, and they are ready to roll up their sleeves and make change happen.
KJB’s Bubble Football Ltd will provide tag archery and Nerf Wars at any suitable location provided by you or they can find a venue for you.
Kennington Youth Club is a self-funded youth club that provides a range of activities, including pool, table tennis, Wii and computers, table football, darts, cooking, air hockey, and various board games. Kennington Youth Club also have a tuck shop serving a range of drinks, crisps, healthy snacks, fruit, 5p and 10p sweets and chocolate bars.
Most sessions are open access but they often get together at the end for any notices and a team game. Additionally some weeks they organise themed events and parties. Kennington Youth Club also talk about relevant issues such as knife crime, healthy eating, mental health, etc and also run a free book swap.