Update 17.01.12
You can view the latest version of our Customize timetable here (last updated 16/01/12).

GOODBYE CHRIS

Update 16.01.12
Today we sadly say goodbye to Customize Tutor, Chris. As he moves on to pastures new. We wish him every success in his new job.

Update 03.01.12
REMINDER - Customize sessions start back on Tuesday 10th January.

Update 23.12.11
We have no more evening drop-in sessions now until Thursday 5th January. Merry Christmas and see you in the New Year!

Update 15.12.11
Well done to all our Customize learners who completed the Motorbike Maintainence course we ran at The Two Wheel Centre, Chapman Street.

Update 10.08.11
WYKE SUMMER TRIPS. Don't forget we are taking the lead on some of the summer trips for young people from the local area. Coming soon are trips to Doncaster Dome and Carlton Lodge. Pick up a form from the Community Church reception (next door to Rhema).

Update 30.06.11
CALLING ALL YEAR 11 LEAVERS! Don't miss out on our Customize Summer Project. It will be packed with free trips as well as support to make sure you get into the job, training or college you want. If you're interested come along to the intro day at 10am on Tuesday 5th July and have your say in what trips we do, get free pizza for lunch and an optional afternoon trip to Laser Quest too! Make sure you get permission slip for trip filled in - it's on the flyer for the intro day.

Update 30.06.11
CALLING ALL YEAR 11 LEAVERS! Don't miss out on our Customize Summer Project. It will be packed with free trips as well as support to make sure you get into the job, training or college you want. If you're interested come along to the intro day at 10am on Tuesday 5th July and have your say in what trips we do, get free pizza for lunch and an optional afternoon trip to Laser Quest too! Make sure you get permission slip for trip filled in - it's on the flyer for the intro day.

Update 30.06.11
FREE MUSIC LESSONS! As part of our Customize training programme for 16-19 year olds we are offering free music lessons, including drumming, guitar, DJing and more. See the flyer.

Update 30.06.11
Beach Trip! On the evening of Thursday 14th July, instead of our normal drop-in session, we will be doing a trip to Fraisethorpe beach. We will be giving out permission letters very soon so ask a member of staff about it. Places will be allocated to those who give in their permission forms and returnable deposit on a first come, first served basis.

Update 17.02.11
TRIPS, TRIPS, TRIPS. Don't forget to sign up for our Lazer tag and Karting trips. Lazer tag is on Friday 25th Feb and Karting is on Tuesday 8th March. See a staff member for more details and to sign up.

Update 11.01.11
Our brand new training programme for 16-19 year olds is gearing up to start this month. It is open to anyone in the age range who is not currently in education, employment or training. We start interviewing for places on Monday 17th January. more...

Update 04.01.11
Thanks to everyone who made the Christmas Juice under 18 club night a resounding success. Nearly 300 young people packed into The Welly Club on a freezing night just before Christmas for the event, jointly put on by Rhema Youth Works, Hull Youth Development Services & The Welly Club. Thanks to all the bands, DJs and MCs who performed.

Update 07.12.10
How about this for a great way to celebrate Christmas - 'JUICE' free under 18 club night Christmas Special! It's on Tuesday 21st December at the Welly Club, which is at the town end of Beverley Road. The night is from 6-9pm and is open to all young people aged 13-19.
Room 1 - Topgroove (Uprising) - Hardcore Dance DJ set featuring some of our very own young DJs & MCs!

Room 2 - Live music from our best homegrown bands.

Update 21.10.10
As part of our 10th birday celebrations, Rhema is hosting a 10th Birthday Party for all staff, volunteers and supporters past and present. It will be on Saturday 13th November from 7:30pm til late at Community Church, Hull (next door to the Rhema centre).

Update 14.07.10
Summer is here and whatever kind of music you're into, 'JUICE' free under 18 club night is for you! It's on Friday 23rd July at the Welly Club, which is at the town end of Beverley Road. The night is from 6-9pm and is open to all young people aged 13-19.
Room 1 - Live music from Manchester's breakthrough indie band, The Heartbreaks & local support.
Room 2 - Topgroove (Uprising) - Hardcore Dance DJ set & turntable, scratching & Mcing workshops!

Update 14.07.10
Clued Up for Summer activities are now organised. Rhema is taking the lead on an Alton Towers trip on Thursday 5th August and a Lightwater Valley trip on Tuesday 17th August. If you're 13-19 and interested, come to the centre for a letter and permission form. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis but with priority for young people from the Wyke area of the city. For info on all the summer activities, get hold of a booklet or check out the Clued Up in Hull Online Summer Events Calendar.

Update 18.03.10
Time to get your party on! It's nearly time for the latest FREE under 18s club night. It's on Saturday 27th March and this time it's at the Welly Club, which is at the town end of Beverley Road. There will be a live set from Geordie indie band, Little Comets, who are signed to Columbia Records as well as support from a young local band. The night is from 6:30-9pm and is open to all young people aged 11-17.

Update 18.03.10
Well done to those young people who wrote bids to the Youth Opportunity Fund. We wish you the best of luck when the panels meet to make their decisions.

Update 16.02.10
The Youth Opportunity Fund lets young people bid for money to pay for activities or equipment for young people. Monday 15 March is the deadline for funding bids to be in. If you want Rhema to support your bid, please come and speak to a member of staff. For more details about the Youth Opportunity Fund click here to go to the YOF/YCF page on the Hull City Council website.

Update 24.11.09
December will also see the Wyke Christmas Cracker free youth event. There will be bouncy castles, sumo suits, free food and loads of other fun stuff. Free to young people aged 11-17, the event will be 7-9pm on Wed 9th December at Community Church, Hull on Newland Avenue. It has been organised by Rhema Youth Works, Hull Youth Development Service and Wyke Play Partnership.

Update 18.11.09
December will see the second free under 18s club night at Asylum, Hull Uni. It's for young people aged 11-17 and will obviously be an alcohol and drug free event. The event, organised by Rhema and partners from Hull City Council, will feature Dance, Chart, Indie, RnB music and more... Click here to see flyer.

Update 18.11.09
In December, we will be putting on two free trips to the theatre. The first will be on Monday 14th December to see 'Shakers' at Hull Truck Theatre. This is open to all young people. The second is on Thursday 17th December to see 'A Christmas Carol' at Hull Uni, which is a Girl's Work Group trip. Speak to staff for more details.

Update 09.11.09
We will soon be starting a new piece of work on the Quadrant in partnership with RESPECT. We will be running a drop-in session at the RESPECT/Eternal Benefits resource centre, targeting unemployed young people aged 16 to 19. The drop-in will be on Tuesdays, 2-4pm and will start on Tues 1st December.

Update 06.11.09
Congratulations to the young people who made successful bids to the Youth Opportunity Fund. The YOF panel made decisions on bids at the end of October and there were three bids backed by Rhema. One group of young people gained funds to get stereo equipment for the drop-in area at the Rhema Centre. Another group successfully bid for money to by a new drum kit and group lessons with a tutor. Finally, a group of young women got funds to arrange a trip for the young women's group to Butlins.

Update 02.11.09
We are doing a trip into town to see the big firework display. Collect a permission form and make sure you get it filled in and bring it back. Meet at the Rhema Centre at 6pm and we will pay bus fare there and back.

Update 07.10.09
Rhema will be doing a joint trip with Hull Youth Development Service to Rock City during the half-term holiday. The rock climbing activity is booked for 10am-1pm on Thursday 29th October. There will be a very limited number of places available so speak to a Rhema staff member asap to avoid disappointment.

Update 19.09.09
Wednesday 16th September saw the Rhema annual awards evening, combined with the Rhema AGM. Young people who have completed Rhema's Supported Learning Programme were there with family members to celebrate their success, along with Rhema staff and trustees.

Young people collected their eDCC IT certificates aswell as certificates for the ASDAN CoPE (Certificate of Personal Effectiveness) qualification. This qualification is nationally recognised and equivalent to a GCSE. A number of young people also achieved First Aid and Health and Safety certificates.

Congratulations to all our successful students! You can see the 2008/09 annual report by clicking here.

Update 14.09.09
Everyone here is really excited following the internal renovations of the centre. The front drop-in area has a new floor, newly plastered ceiling and walls, new lighting, a new kitchen area and has been totally repainted. The IT Suite has a new carpet and ceiling tiles and has been repainted. The Training Suite has a new carpet, newly plastered ceiling with new lighting and has all been repainted.
Young people are delighted with the new look of the centre.