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Golf day success at Beau Desert
29 July 2025
Earlier this month, we were honoured to be invited to Beau Desert Golf Club to host a friendly competition as part of the Captain’s Golf Day.
On Saturday 12 July, Captain Geoff Dyas selected Liberty Jamboree as one of his two chosen charities, bringing together golf enthusiasts for a fantastic day of sport and generosity with competitions on the 2nd and 12th holes.
Geoff was also joined by his family, providing wonderful support on this special occasion.
For a small donation, golfers could take part in the ‘Beat the Pro Challenge’ on the 2nd hole, while Liberty hosted the popular ‘Hole-in-One Challenge’ at the 12th where three skilled players earned a spot in the prize draw to win a 3-ball round at the prestigious Little Aston Golf Club.
In addition, the players were welcomed with refreshments, generously donated by kindly donated by Pete Saunders at Caterforce Ltd, which provided a much-needed pit stop on a very hot day as well as the opportunity to talk to some of our members.
Liberty Jamboree was delighted to be part of the day and deeply grateful to Geoff for selecting us as one of his charities.
The event was supported by some of our young adults and staff with Georgina Stevenson, Emily Wiels, Jack Parnham, Richie Shenton, Hannah Davies, her sister Beth Redfern, Liberty Trustee Kat Steventon, and our Liberty Striders Leader and fitness guru, Sally Huckfield. Thank you to everyone for making the day so memorable, serving refreshments, collecting wayward balls, and engaging with the players.
Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of all those who took part, both competitions raised an incredible £2,000.
Thank You to the Andy Biddle Youth Sports Foundation!
22 July 2025
We’re excited to share that we’ve received a generous grant of £258.96 from the Andy Biddle Youth Sports Foundation to help us buy some much-needed new inclusive sports equipment.
Trustee Suzanne Walker and her son Harry had a brilliant afternoon up at the Cricket Club in Sutton Coldfield, where they accepted the cheque on Liberty’s behalf. It was a great chance to meet the team behind the Foundation and hear more about the amazing work they’re doing to support young people in local sport.
The money will go towards brand new inclusive sports equipment, which is perfect timing as we prepare to move into our new building.
A huge thank you to everyone at the Andy Biddle Youth Sports Foundation for their support. It really does make a difference!
You can find out more about the Foundation and how they fund youth sport at: www.abysf.org
Bowling night fun for Nex Gen and Jump
16 July 2025
It was all smiles and strikes as Liberty Youth Clubs’ Nex Gen and Jump groups came together last night for another fantastic evening out, this time for a lively night of bowling, food, and friendship.
A total of 28 young people took part in the trip, enjoying a brilliant evening filled with laughter, team spirit, and unforgettable moments. Whether it was their first time bowling or they’re seasoned pros, everyone joined in the fun and made the most of the experience.
A huge thank you to Emily for planning and organising such a successful outing, and a big thank you to everyone supporting the trip and making the evening run smoothly. These special experiences simply wouldn’t happen without you.
It was a fantastic night spent with even greater young people, and we can’t wait for the next adventure!
With thanks to:
The National Lottery Community Fund
BBC Children in Need
Lichfield Family Hub
#LibertyYouthClubs #YouthTrip #BowlingFun #Teamwork #InclusionMatters #YouthWorkWorks
Shine & Sign celebrate a year of success at The Croft Primary School
15 July 2025
Congratulations to Shine & Sign for a fantastic year of impact at The Croft Primary School in Armitage, where today’s celebration marked a joyful milestone in inclusive education.
Over the past year, our Shine & Sign choir has brought Makaton to life in the classroom, teaching not just signs, but doing so through fun, engaging weekly themes like colours, numbers, animals, and even space. Their creative approach has made learning accessible and exciting for every child involved.
Today, pupils and the choir proudly showcased everything they’ve learned in a heartwarming event filled with song, sign, and smiles. It was a true celebration of communication, creativity, and inclusion.
This incredible initiative was supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, BBC Children in Need, Lichfield Family Hub, and The Makaton Charity – thank you to all who made it possible.
Well done to everyone involved—what a brilliant achievement!
#InclusionMatters #YouthEmpowerment #YouthWorkMatters
Liberty's first-ever cruise adventure
12 July 2025
This summer, Liberty set sail on its first-ever cruise, from Southampton to Amsterdam, with 12 young people from our Jamboree Socials group joining the adventure.
Over four unforgettable days, the group enjoyed sunshine-filled decks, silent discos, poolside fun, lively games, and delicious three-course meals. They danced the nights away, laughed nonstop, and made memories to last a lifetime.
The trip included a day exploring Amsterdam, starting with a relaxing boat tour through the city’s iconic canals, the perfect way to take in its charm and history. Then things got a little wild at @UpsideDownAmsterdam, where the group dived into giant ball pits, wandered through optical illusions, and quite literally ended up upside down!
The whole trip was packed with laughter, surprises, and moments of magic. But what made it truly special was watching friendships grow, support shine through, and everyone just being there for each other.
A magical experience with a brilliant group of young adults, living their dreams and loving every moment.
