NAILSEA Youth House is reopening on Monday with some exciting new activities for young people.

FoReal has taken over the running of the facility in High Street and staff have been holding outreach sessions throughout March to find out what activities youngsters in the town would like.

Children in school years six to 12 are invited to the grand opening on Monday when staff will be unveiling their plans and asking for ideas on future events.

Youth House has been closed since February when Avon Youth Association, which had been running the sessions, became insolvent.

Nailsea Town Council has now asked FoReal to take over the provision and the authority is excited about its new programme of events.

Speaking at a town council meeting on April 1, chairman Clare Hunt, said: “They have already done some outreach work, engaging with young people and encouraging them to come. They’ve got some new energy and ideas which is great to see.”

The programme so far includes cupcake decorating, jewellery making, a pool competition, a board games night, a barbecue and a friendship evening.

As well as the planned activities, staff will also be organising sport sessions and art and crafts and youngsters can also use the pool and table tennis tables, the TV, Wii and computers.

Staff will be on hand for those who just need someone to talk to as well.

Nailsea Youth House will be open on Mondays from 3.30-6pm for young people in school years six-eight and from 6.30-9pm for those in years nine to 12.

FoReal is also keen to find out what activities young people would like provided in the town.

The youth work provider already runs successful services in Clevedon, Pill, Congresbury and Flax Bourton.

FoReal is now looking forward to setting up a new programme and building relationships with the town’s young people.

Director Karen Pike said: “We’re looking forward to working in Nailsea and it’s quite exciting to develop something from scratch.”

Admission to the sessions costs £1.