Fire&Chill

****It’s party time!!!****

Tonight is the night for Fire&Chills Christmas Disco!!! We hope to see members old and new AND YOUR FRIENDS at tonight’s disco! We have food, glow sticks, party favours, games and disco by the only and only wedding and disco!!

What you need to bring:
🍔 Contribution to the snack buffet table
💰 £3 entry
🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️🧍Friends! (We just need a parent phone number from them on the door)

See you tonight from 5pm -7 pm at Witchford Sports Social Club Hall!
Fire&Chill team

Last week at Fire&Chill, our young participants showcased their creativity crafting baubles through decoupage and experimenting with a unique twist—hammer, nails, and wool (see photos). Christmas cards were also on the artistic agenda.

In the kitchen, they whipped up unconventional snowflakes with tortilla wraps, icing sugar, and a touch of 'Christmas Magic' (cinnamon)!

Join us this Wednesday at the Social Club hall from 5-7pm for our end-of-term disco! Everyone is invited to bring friends and siblings of youth group age. It promises to be an epic farewell session!

🔥 Another amazing week at Fire&Chill Youth Club! 🌟 Our awesome crew indulged in indoor games, park adventures, marshmallow toasting by the fire, and savored scrumptious pasta! 🍝✨

🌲 This week, some budding artists took a swing at crafting name tag necklaces using wood slices. They wielded tools, then adorned their creations with cut and hollowed stylish elder beads. Witnessing their woodworking flair and creativity was truly heartwarming! 🎨🌿

👫 Exciting news: Next week is "bring a friend week"! We're flipping pancakes in the kitchen, offering more woodwork opportunities, and all the usual fun awaits! 🥞🛠️ Don't miss out on the excitement! 🤩 🚀

We’re in the news guys!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥

Find out more about the Fire and Chill Group. Two speakers gave an "inspiring talk" on youth activities at the Rotary Club of Ely last week.

Had a blast at our Fire&Chill Halloween bash!

🎃🔥 Dani's spooky facepaint was a hit, along with a fierce pumpkin carving competition, classic games, and an epic spread of food!

Last week, the weather forced us indoors for jacket potatoes, games, and crafts, but the fun continued as we chilled in the park and on the field. 😎🍂

The Fire&Chill Youth Group is thrilled to unveil our sensational group logo, masterfully crafted by the talented Amelia Short, and our captivating strap line, courtesy of the brilliant Isla Nineham ❤️🔥

These remarkable logos are about to grace an array of merchandise for our amazing young members and even our staff uniforms! 👕💫

Let's give a huge round of applause to Amelia and Isla for their incredible work! 👏👏

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful Nicole Barber, who worked her magic to transform their vision into stunning graphics. 🙌💻

Stay tuned for more fantastic updates from Fire&Chill Youth Group! 🌟🔥"

What an incredible half-term it has been for the young people of Fire&Chill youth group!

We've dived into cooking, crafting, playing, relaxing, and learning new skills. See photos for a peek into the action from the past six weeks 🔥😎.

During this term, we hosted a competition for the youngsters to design a logo and create a strapline. We're delighted to announce Isla Nineham as the winner for her fantastic strapline, "Enriching youth through nature connection," and Amelia Short for her logo design (see photos). Well done girls!!

A special shoutout to , who graced us with insights into graphic design and sparked our creative spirits. Nicole will be creating a digital version of the winning design inc strapline, which we'll use to promote our group and ethos 🌳🔥.

A big thanks this term goes out to Madlymunch for generously providing prizes for our winners and to for volunteering last week, sharing her artistic talents and inspiring our young members to explore their creativity using driftwood and acrylics (see photos).

***If you have a talent or interest you'd like to share with our young members, please reach out about volunteering on a Wednesday evening to inspire and engage with this enthusiastic bunch!

Fire&Chill Team

🔥🌳Good morning Parents and Carers ☔️⚡️

Due to the persistently unfavorable and potentially dangerous weather conditions forecast this afternoon/evening, we've decided to implement 'Plan B.' However, there's a **minor adjustment** to the schedule. Please take note of the following:

🌦️ Plan B #2:
The youth group will commence at our regular starting time of **5:15 PM** However, we've extended the end time to **7:00 PM** as the hall can now accommodate this later finish.

📍 Address:
**Witchford Sports and Social Club, Bedwell Hey Lane, Ely CB6 2JN**

Please remind your young person to bring a coat, as they may still want to enjoy the field or park, even if it's a bit damp. Rest assured, there will be plenty of activities both indoors and outdoors to keep everyone engaged and entertained. 🌳🔥😎

Looking forward to seeing you all later!

Warm regards,
Sarah-Jane, Kerry and and the Fire&Chill Team 🌧️🌈👫

🔥💨 Important Fire&Chill Youth Group Update 💨🔥

Hello Parents,

As always, safety is our top priority, and with the weather forcast this week, we've got a Plan B in case of high winds and/or electrical storms. Please take a moment to read the details below:

🚧 Plan B:
If needed, the session will be held at Witchford Sports and Social Club. Due to limited hall availability, we'll start the session EARLIER at 5 pm and conclude at 6:30 pm. We'll still have a fire, provided we find a suitable outdoor space without strong winds for our promised banana split cooking.

Activities include games, glitter tattoos, jewelry making, football, and access to the play park and field (pending a continued weather risk assessment).

We'll confirm whether we're proceeding with Plan A or Plan B by 8:30am on Wednesday morning. Your child's safety is our priority, and we'll ensure they have a fantastic time either way!

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

Best regards,
Sarah-Jane, Kerry and the Fire&Chill Team 🔥🌧️🌈

🔥🌿 This Wednesday we welcome back Fire&Chill Youth Group! 🌞

We hope you had an amazing summer break! We're thrilled to announce that our first session back is happening this Wednesday at the NEW TIME OF 5:15PM to 7:15PM, and we can't wait to kick off the season with a splash of fun!

🌊 Get ready for a fantastic time with activities like water guns, ice lollies, and delicious party food. We'll also be diving into the world of mock-tail making and logo design - it's going to be a blast!

Since the weather is expected to be lovely, warm and sunny, we encourage your children to come dressed in clothes they don't mind getting wet in. We have changing tents on-site for them to freshen up afterward.

🤗 We'd love to see some new faces this week, perhaps some of the newly turned Year 6’s!! Just click the link to fill out this form, then turn up with you £3 subs any Wednesday 😍 : [Registration Form](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZ__phORnJUNTRUUTFVSEYyQTBPWURNSU5HTFEzVVJTRy4u)

We're bursting with excitement to be back and can't wait to share more foresty fun with your young people. See you all on Wednesday!!

Warm regards,
Sarah-Jane, Kerry, Dani, Charlie, Zak, Craig and Dan
Fire&Chill Youth Group Team

Good morning all - this message has been sent to parents of Fire&Chill youth group this morning, posting here incase anyone else planning to turn up or for anyone not on the WhatsApp group!

Unfortunately, we have some disappointing news this morning. After closely monitoring the weather on various apps, we regret to inform you that we must cancel the Fire&Chill session tonight due to the predicted electrical storm. We're absolutely gutted as we were really looking forward to an awesome water fight with the young people!

Playing in the forest during an electrical storm can be dangerous due to several reasons:

1. Lightning strikes: Forests with tall trees provide an elevated target for lightning strikes. If a lightning bolt were to hit a tree, the electrical current can travel through the ground, potentially reaching people or objects in the vicinity.

2. Falling trees or branches: During a thunderstorm, strong winds can accompany the lightning. Trees in the forest may become weakened or damaged by lightning strikes, making them more prone to falling or shedding branches. This poses a significant risk to anyone in the area.

3. Flash flooding: Thunderstorms can bring heavy rainfall, and forested areas are susceptible to flash flooding. The uneven terrain and dense vegetation can obstruct drainage, leading to rapid accumulation of water. This can result in dangerous and fast-flowing currents, making it hazardous for individuals in low-lying areas.

So we just don’t think it’s worth the risk with nowhere to shelter as it passes over 😩

However, we promise that when we return on September 6th, the water fight will be the first thing on our agenda! We want to make it extra special for everyone so will still be enjoying ‘bring and share’ food spread instead of subs 🙏💦⚡️

We want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family an amazing summer holiday. Thank you for all your fantastic support during our pilot program. We have absolutely LOVED getting to know all your young people! Keep those Logo and Strapline entries coming in, can't wait to see you all on the 6th September!

Best regards,
Sarah-Jane, Kerry, Dani, Charlie-May, Zak, Dan and Craig
Fire&Chill Youth Group

🔥🎉 Calling all creative young minds in Year 6 to Year 9! 🎉🔥
🌟 DESIGN COMPETITION ALERT! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce the 'Fire&Chill' Youth Group Logo and Strapline Competitions! 🎨🖌️

Do you have a knack for design? Show off your artistic skills and be in with a chance to win fantastic prizes! 🏆

🔥 Logo Competition:
Design a captivating logo that represents the energy, warmth, and excitement of our 'Fire&Chill' Youth Group. Let your imagination run wild and create a visual masterpiece that will make heads turn! Logo/Emblem only please - no Words (we will add those)🎨✨

🍭 Strapline Competition:
Craft a catchy and memorable strapline that perfectly captures the essence of our welcoming, vibrant and FUNTASTIC 'Fire&Chill' Youth Group. We are looking for something that sparks curiosity, brings people together, and sets our group apart from the rest! 💬✨

🏅 PRIZES:
🔸 Logo Competition: A hamper of goodies awaits the winner! 🎁🍫
🔸 Strapline Competition: A mouth-watering selection box of sweets, kindly donated by “” on Lancaster Business park, will be awarded to the winner! 🍬🎁

📆 Submission Deadline: MONDAY 31ST JULY 2023!

To enter:
1️. Design your logo and create a strapline that sizzles with creativity.
2️. Submit your entry by email to [email protected] before the deadline.
3️. Include your name, age, and contact details with your submission.

Remember, only one entry per person is allowed for each competition, so make it count! 🎉

🌟 Be part of the 'Fire&Chill' Youth Group's identity and leave your mark! 🌟

Spread the word, tag your friends, and let the creative juices flow! We can't wait to see the amazing designs you come up with. 🔥

If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a message on facebook or whatsapp.

Good luck, young artists!
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🔥🌳 Another amazing session at Fire&Chill Youth Group!🌳🔥

We had an incredible time learning how to cleave wood and build and light our fire. The young people did an outstanding job! 🔥🪓🔥 And what better way to celebrate than with delicious s'mores toasted over the flames? 😋🍫🔥

The games were a blast, hammocks were the perfect spot for relaxation, and the new basket swing and rope bridges brought even more laughter and fun! 🤸‍♀️🏞️

To top it off, we indulged in some tasty treats from our tuck shop. 🍭🍬🥤 Sweet tooth satisfaction guaranteed! 😄

Guess what? Next week, by popular demand, we're having a WATER FIGHT! 💦💦💦 Get ready to cool off, get soaked, and make memories that'll last a lifetime. We can't wait for the splashing fun that awaits us! 💦🌊💦

See you all next week! Bring your water guns and a change of clothes! Let's make a splash together! 💦💦💦

🔥🌿🍕 More fantastic memories made at last night's Fire&Chill youth group! The energy was off the charts again as our young people engaged in thrilling games, sipped on refreshing lemon, lime, and mint lemonade, and crafted delicious calzone pizzas over the fire. They barely had time to relax in our cozy hammocks!

EXCITING NEWS: we announced an upcoming competition where they can showcase their creativity by designing a logo and strap-line for our new group! Stay tuned for more details.

📢 HELP NEEDED!! Next week, we're taking a big step by seeking funding for our ‘not for profit’ group's future. We kindly request (local to witchford) parents and young people, share their valuable feedback about Fire&Chill with the parish council via their email at [email protected]. Your input will greatly support our cause.

Together, let's make this youth group an even greater success! 💪💫

🔥🌬️ Exciting News! Our 3rd week of 'Fire&Chill' youth group in Witchford was absolutely amazing! 🎉🙌 With 22 young people in attendance, the energy and creativity were off the charts! 💥💫 The young people rocked the evening by making face masks using food products (no plastic required for smooth skin!) and getting stunning glitter tattoos. But wait, there's more! Our talented young leaders showcased their hairstyling skills, giving them all fabulous new looks. 💇‍♀️💇‍♂️✨ finished the evening off with yummy quesadillas cooked on the fire 🔥

It was a truly unforgettable experience and we are love love loving it!!!

Stay tuned for more incredible adventures at 'Fire&Chill'! 😃🔥

Sometimes we joke that packing for sessions in the woods is like packing to go camping!! ❤️🔥🪵

Can you see why 😂😂😂😂

This is for 2 x sessions back to back this evening (Wednesday after school club and Fire&chill)
Can’t wait 😜 xx

Another beautiful sunny evening for Fire@Chill tonight!

Natural face masks and glitter tattoos, sweet quesadilla’s on the fire….

A great night to bring a friend ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️

Fire&Chill youth group are looking for donations of WATER GUNS for some of our summer sessions! If anyone has any to give away or to sell, we'd love to hear from you! We can collect locally :)

We are also looking to find a FRIENDLY RESIDENT along MainStreet nearby The Millennium Wood where we could fill up some water rollers during a session (5:30-7:30 Wednesday nights). Being in the woods, we have no access to water, but we can roll our caravan style containers to homes nearby! (happy to pay ££ for cost of water). Would just be once or twice over the coming weeks.

Thanks loads!
Sarah-Jane, Kerry, Charlie-May, Dani and Zak (Your Fire&Chill team!)

PS - Fire&Chill is a *not for profit* organisation funded by the Witchford Village Society and Witchford Parish Council for young people locally in year 6 to year 9.

Once again, Fire&Chill youth group was absolutely amazing!! 19 young people turned up for hot dogs, water games/water fight, parkour, hammocks, ropes and tuck shop!

Next week they’ve asked to make natural face masks and sweet Quesadillas! The F&C team are on it and will not disappoint ❤️🦋🔥🙌

Hot dogs on the fire, water games, tuck shop and hot chocolate.... who's coming down to the woods today?!?! 🔥💧🔥💧

Oh wow!!! What an AMAZING first session!!! We were blown away by this absolutely fantastic, energetic, engaged and creative bunch of young people! The whole team are buzzing and can’t wait to put into action all the AWESOME IDEAS they all put forward this evening!

A space to relax and have fun and learn new skills…. A space for them🔥🔥🔥

Fire&Chill - Witchford’s brand new youth group❤️

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****ONLY 2 days to go**** until the official launch of FIRE&CHILL Youth Group!!
We have had 8 forms back already and we know there are more of you out there planning to come... Please do fill in a form before coming (all online - see link below).

Come and see what it's all about, we cant wait to meet you!!
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HELLO!! Welcome to the page for Fire&Chill!!! A Youth Group/Meeting Place in Witchford for young people from year 6 to year 9 🥰

Fire&Chill are launching with a super fantastic 6-week pilot where young people can come along and see what it's all about! We don't want to give too much away in advance! But there will definitely be a CAMPFIRE and a place to gather with friends, make new friends, learn new skills and have some much needed mid-week fun!!

Sessions will run starting 7th June, on Wednesday evenings, term time, from Millennium Wood in Witchford, are open to all young people from year 6 to year 9 and cost just £3 per week (pay in cash on the day). Sessions will be run by qualified outdoor leaders and young leaders passionate about giving young people a place to socialise and relax but also a safe place to seek support and grow friendships.

We know Witchford needs this and we CANT WAIT to meet all you young people! This is YOUR GROUP and we can't wait to develop it with you and ensure it's something you look forward to each week 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Come give it a try, we know you're gonna love it!! 😍😎
BEFORE COMING FOR THE FIRST TIME - Please fill in this form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZ__phORnJUNTRUUTFVSEYyQTBPWURNSU5HTFEzVVJTRy4u Any problems with form or questions please contact us on Facebook or via email - [email protected]

HELLO!! Welcome to the page for Fire&Chill!!! A Youth Group/Meeting Place in Witchford for young people from year 6 to year 9 🥰

Fire&Chill are launching with a super fantastic 6-week pilot where young people can come along and see what it's all about! We don't want to give too much away in advance, but there will definitely be a CAMPFIRE and a place to gather with friends, make new friends, learn new skills and have some much needed mid-week fun!!

Sessions will run on Wednesday evenings, term time, from Millennium Wood in Witchford, are open to all young people from year 6 to year 9 and cost just £3 per week (pay in cash on the day). Sessions will be run by qualified outdoor leaders and young leaders with a passion for giving young people a place to socialise and relax but also a safe place to seek support and grow friendships.

We know Witchford needs this and we CANT WAIT to meet all you young people! This is YOUR GROUP and we can't wait to develop it with you and ensure it's something you look forward to each week 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Come give it a try, we know you're gonna love it!! 😍😎

BEFORE COMING FOR THE FIRST TIME - Please email [email protected] to receive a registration form for someone with parental responsibility to fill in and bring with you on your first day. Forms are also available to download from "documents" on Facebook and be brought with you, or sent via email above. See you there!!!