Q. Where is Pennywell Youth Project?
A. We are located on Petersfield Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. SR4 9BB. Tel 0191 5345357. We are in within the grounds of St Thomas' church which has a tall bell tower. If you were to be leaving Pennywell shopping area, as you leave the shops car park look straight ahead across some open land and you will see our purpose built building.

Q. What sort of things can I do there?
R. You will be able to meet friends for a chat and use the facilities in a friendly and safe environment.

Q. What will it cost me?
R. Evening youth sessions are normally 50pence a session but occasionally these are free. Membership is renewable every year and costs only £1.

Q. Is there anything on especially for girls?
R. Yes, girls can attend any youth club session but once a week there is a special girls night, supervised by female youth workers.

Q. Can I buy sweets and things?
R. Yes, there is a tuck shop which sells, pop, sweets, chocolate and sometimes there are ice pops and ice lollys. Sometime there might be hot food from the kitchen but that will depend on the type of session.

Q. I don't live in Pennywell. Can I still come to the Youthy?
R. Yes, you can. We will need your personal details and you would need to become a member for a nominal fee.

Q. Do you open during the school holidays?
R. Yes. Not every day but we will publicise on this web site when we are open and what activities are taking place.

Q. Are you looking for volunteers?
R. We are a registered charity and therefore we welcome the support of people within our community. If you are a young person or adult you are welcome to call in and speak to one of our staff members to see if there is some voluntary work to suit you and the project.

Q. I've heard you have a cafe. When does it open and what sort of food can I buy?
R. Yes Charlie and Deniz 'Cafe (AKA C and D Catering) run cafe facilities independently but within PYP building. They provide hot and cold food daily from 9am until approximately 1pm weekdays. They also make and deliver freshly made sandwiches and other food to local businesses. They can cater for functions within PYP or hot/cold buffets in other locations. Ring PYP on 0191 5345357 and ask to speak to Charlie or Deniz for further information. You will not be disappointed.

Q. I've heard about your music studio but some of the equipment needs repairs, so what's the point?
R. Yes, Sounds Alive music studio does have some musical equipment and is need of some new instruments. The good news is that we have recently been successful in a funding application and very soon we will be getting some new and exciting equipment. When this arrives you will be able to attend pre-arranged supervised sessions to experience playing the drums, keyboard, electric and electro acoustic guitars, karaoke and much more.

Q. I hear you have a charity shop. When is it open?
R. The charity shop is open every weekday from 11am until approximately 2pm. It is staffed by volunteers. When one of our fortnightly coffee mornings are being held (see our activities section) the shop opens at the earlier time of 10am. We also welcome donations of clean clothing, bric a brac, books, children's toys, school uniforms in fact just about anything EXCEPT no electrical items please.

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