Dave.RYS

I’m Dave and I’m a Youth Worker for Rochdale Youth Service. This is my Youthie account only. All views are my own.

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Saying goodbye to @RochdaleYouthie after 4 years. I’ve been blessed to work with some amazing young people from all across #Rochdale #Heywood and #Middleton. Thanks to my fantastic #Springvale sessions who have made my last 2 years so memorable. I will miss you. @RochdaleCouncil

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Last night was for bracelet making, fifa and playing pool. The green one was made for me by a young person and the red one I made. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #YouthWork #YouthWorker #Middleton #Springvale #Rochdale #YouthLead #Crafting #Creative

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Last night I wanted to promote some positive self esteem. One of these for each and every person who came to my session. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #YouthWork #YouthWorker #Springvale #Middleton #Rochdale #MentalHealth #PositiveMentalHealth #SelfEsteem #LoveYourself

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

This week we’ve been showing our centre a lot of love in preparation for our #graffiti #project. It’s been a long time planning and it’s all coming together. #Springvale #Middleton #Rochdale #YouthWork #YouthWorker #Painting #ILoveItWhenAPlanComesTogether

[RochdaleYouthService @RochdaleYouthie]

Young people at our Year 7 Springvale Youth Club tonight have been cleaning the wall in preparation for their graffiti project which will be taking place this week #youthwork #graffiti

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Busy session at #Springvale last night. We talked about #PostiveMentalHealth, #Education and #CopingTechniques. We have a great group of #YoungPeople coming together. And I got this epic drawing. @RochdaleCouncil @RochdaleYouthie #YouthWork #YouthWorker #Middleton #Rochdale #Work

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Balloon animals at #Springvale tonight. I was blown away by the skills of some of our young people. No pun intended! And some creative drawing. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #YouthWorker #YouthWork #Middleton #Rochdale #Artwork #Art

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Tonight we’ve had lots of great conversations about #PositiveMentalHealth #HealthyRelationships and #Consent. I really value these discussions and hope our #YoungPeople do too. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #YouthWork #YouthWorker #MentalHealth #Middleton #Rochdale

[RochdaleYouthService @RochdaleYouthie]

All ready for our event tonight for International Women's Day...

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Totally unnecessary but absolutely hit me in the feels. One of my young people brought us a cake to say thank you for being their #YouthWorkers and for putting on activities over #HalfTerm. #YouthWork @RochdaleCouncil @RochdaleYouthie #Middleton #Rochdale

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

It’s been a brilliant #halfterm full of great sessions. I hope all my young people have had a great week off and are ready for tomorrow. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #YouthWork #YouthWorker #Youth #Rochdale #Middleton #Spring2022 #Springvale #RYS

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

What a great day at #MatthewMossYouthCentre. #Football #HungryHippos #RodeoBull #TotalWipeOut #Gladiators. So much fun and it’s always great seeing other #YouthWorkers in the Borough. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil @muddy_rys @Charlie_RYS #YouthWork #HalfTerm #Rochdale

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

#LGBT Movie Night at #Springvale. Well attended by nearly 70 young people. Afterwards we talked positive #mentalhealth, #selfcare, and being open and honest with each other. I’m always there to talk through any issues facing young people. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil

[RochdaleYouthService @RochdaleYouthie]

Don't forget to tomorrow is our half term fun day and football tournament - lots to do, just turn up, it's running from 11am til 3pm @RochdaleCouncil @YourTrustRdale @RCTrochdale @GMPRochdale @RochdaleWomen @CAS_rochdale @SaferRochdale @TheSunriseTeam @PcsoDanielle

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

@muddy_rys keeping our young people engaged. Our open access sessions in #Middleton have something for everyone. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #YouthWork #YouthWorker #YouthLead #Rochdale #Springvale

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Loved the graffiti art session this afternoon. Here’s my contribution to it. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #Rochdale #Middleton #YouthWork #YouthWorker #ProjectWork #GraffitiArt

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Inspired by the one and only @JohnK_rys we played higher or lower on Friday night. We also talked about self harm and positive mental health. Hope you all have a great half term guys. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #YouthWork #YouthWorker #Middleton #Rochdale #Youth

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Last night we played giant #dobble. I love this game. So funny and competitive. We also discussed using #manners and why it’s important in today’s world. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #YouthWork #YouthWorker #Middleton #OpenAccess

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

With #ValentinesDay next week we’ve talked about safe, healthy and consenting relationships tonight, and appropriate touching. Add this to a busy session with 73 young people through the doors, it’s been another great night. @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil #Middleton #Rochdale

[Dave.RYS @RysDave]

Great to be in the kitchen with my young people tonight. They did great and we were able to feed everyone who was hungry. We also took over the music and played some epic tracks. #YouthWork @RochdaleYouthie @RochdaleCouncil @Disturbed @systemofadown @icp