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Middle Club

Bridging the gap...

If you’re in School Year 6, 7, or 8 then Middle club is a great step up from Juniors before you transition fully to Seniors. 

Middle club sessions are similar to Seniors, giving more independence while you continue to see familiar faces and activities with people your age.

We’re open every Saturday night between 5pm and 7.30. It’s 50p entry and £5 membership for the year. You might just fancy hanging out with your friends somewhere fun, safe and dry, a kickabout on our floodlit all-weather pitches, sing your heart out in karaoke, learn an instrument, face a fear,  play pool – the possibilities are endless. But ultimately…it’s up to you how you CYZ!

You can come to both Junior (up to year 7) or Senior (year 7+) club as well as middle club – just not twice on the same day.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT CYZ

“It’s the best place in the universe.”
Current Member
“I struggled a lot with anxiety when I first arrived and felt really nervous not knowing anyone. The staff supported me by taking time to get to know me, chatting with me, and helping when I needed it. Being able to talk to staff has really helped me cope with things. I love being at the youth club.”
Current Member
“I also got to take part in creative projects and community events, which helped me gain confidence and skills I now use in my part-time job.”
former member
“I’m proud to be part of CYZ, I’ve learned so much from the team but especially from the young people!”
Current Staff Member
“It’s amazing that I can do all of this at the youth club and have full access to the equipment. I joined because a lot of my friends were already going – they came to every session, so I thought it would be a good way to get to know more people and have something different to do after school.”
current member
There are loads of things I enjoy at the youth club – football, young leading, playing pool, working towards my Duke of Edinburgh award, and using the music room.
Current Member
I think the main things I’ve taken from volunteering with the Youth Zone is: it’s way more than just giving back – alongside the obvious benefits to the young people you also learn and develop yourself too; it can be as structured or flexible as you need.
Current Member
The youth club was always the place I looked forward to the most each week, and the one I was most sad to leave at the end of the night.
Former Member
We’re honoured to support an organisation that gives so much back to the future of our city.
Neil McIntyre, Managing Director of Kingmoor Park. Patrons since 2011
Youth Zone is like my second home.
Current Member
The sessions themselves were great – I loved the books we read and the conversations we had. But what stood out most were the friendships I made.
Former Member
Young leading has helped me feel more confident and responsible – I’ve learned how the music equipment works and I like showing others how to use and look after it.
Current Member
Being part of this project has been a good thing during a tough time, and it’s helping me work towards my GCSE music grade.
Current Member
Overall, it’s been somewhere that’s consistently helped me grow – in happiness, in confidence, and in the skills and passions I carry with me now.
Former Member
Before the youth club, there wasn’t really anything locally for people like me who have additional needs. I wanted somewhere to spend time with people my own age and to work on my social skills. The youth club gave me the space to do just that.
Former Member
We believe in supporting young people.
Paul Dickson, CEO & Managing Partner of Armstrong Watson. Patrons since 2015
The youth club has boosted my confidence so much. Staff have always been there when I needed to talk. One of the quieter sessions helped me build the confidence to join the busier one.
Current Member
There were also emotional challenges – like when I lost a family member. That was a really tough time. I found it hard to express how I was feeling, but staff were always there for me. Sometimes it was easier talking to them than my family.
Former Member
I originally got in touch with the Youth Zone as I wanted to give something back but also do something for me again after having two children and moving to a remote working job.
Current Member
I realised I needed to get out of the house more, and wanted to do something that would give back to the local community. The application and training process was straightforward, and I felt fully supported along the way. It was clear from the outset that CYZ was going to be different from other places I’ve volunteered; CYZ wanted to get to know me as a person, my interests and what I wanted to get out of it as well as what I could offer them.
Current Volunteer
I’ve gained independence, freedom, and belief in myself.
Former Member
I would definitely recommend signing up to volunteer at CYZ as it not only gets you out of the house, but gives you the opportunity to support other children in making different choices, and help them progress in life. CYZ quickly recognises volunteers’ own talents and regularly reviews their own strengths, placing them in an area where they will feel most comfortable and competent in their work.
Current Volunteer
We firmly believe that businesses should be doing their bit to empower the future generation.
Roger Smith, Managing Director of Thomas Graham. Patrons since 2011
As a volunteer at CYZ I really feel part of the team and am treated in the same way as the paid members of staff. Volunteering has given me back the self-confidence that I lost during the pandemic – I’m now part of a local samba drumming band and I couldn’t have imagined doing that 2 years ago!
Current Volunteer
I get to try things I don’t experience at home or school, and there’s always something going on. The staff let me have the freedom to be myself, and that’s why I feel so comfortable here. They listen – and that means a lot.
Current Member

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From the minute we open our doors, the space is yours to (respectfully and safely of course) just enjoy yourself! There are amazing Youth Workers (not teachers!) on hand to help you make the most of your time here and to listen and support you if you need help with anything – and we mean anything.  CYZ has been here for a whole generation already. There are thousands of past members whose time at Youth Zone helped them be more confident, make new friends, learn who they are, feel less anxious and more hopeful about their future. Now they’ve got jobs, volunteer in the community, are at university, are nurses, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs…so many found their passion and their purpose thanks to seeds they sowed at CYZ. We’re here for your generation right now – so, what do you want to do?

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when is Middle Club?

Saturday: 17:00 – 19:30
Drop in session. 

All members attending Middle Club can either attend Senior Club or Junior Club too (age dependant)

Check our insta for special events and more detail about what’s on each week. 

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Important Notice!

On Saturday 6th September we’re hosting a community open day, 13:00 – 16:00.

Our usual Saturday clubs will not be running on this date, but all members are invited to our open day.

Please note: Young people under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to this event.

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