The Foyer

Our next cooking session is on 11th July, and we'll be making a delicious Creamy Pasta!

Come along to learn some simple cooking skills, enjoy spending time with others, and create a tasty meal from scratch.

📅 Date: 11th July
🍽️ Dish: Creamy Pasta

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing another great cooking session together!

Breakout Youth offers confidential support for young people aged 11–25 across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or unsure of their sexuality or gender identity.

💜 What they offer:

✅ Regular confidential youth groups
✅ Fun activities and events
✅ One-to-one confidential support
✅ Help talking to others about your sexuality or gender identity
✅ Signposting to other helpful services
✅ Free condoms, lube, Chlamydia screening, pregnancy testing, and sexual health advice from qualified workers
✅ Support to stay safe in your relationships and community

Many LGBTQ+ young people experience feelings of isolation or uncertainty. At Breakout Youth, you'll find a welcoming community of like-minded young people, opportunities to make friends, and support when you need it most.

🌟 You are not alone. You are welcome. You belong.

Check out their website HERE for more information

With the warm summer weather here, we're delighted to introduce our new outdoor seating area, the perfect place to relax, enjoy the fresh air, soak up the sunshine, and spend time socialising with others.

Whether you'd like to catch up with friends, or simply sit back and unwind, we hope this new space provides a welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy throughout the summer months.

A special thank you to James Taylor and the Engagement Team for their support in helping us make this happen. Your hard work and dedication have helped create a wonderful space that can be enjoyed by everyone.

We look forward to seeing you making the most of the sunshine and creating happy memories together!

Summer has arrived, and we're excited to share this month's updates with you. Our new outdoor seating area is now ready to enjoy, providing a great space to meet friends, relax in the sunshine, and spend time outdoors.

We've also included some summer wellbeing tips to help you stay healthy, hydrated, and make the most of the warmer weather.

We hope you enjoy reading this month's newsletter and look forward to seeing everyone making use of our fantastic new outdoor space!

Connect Change Challenge is a new bi-weekly session for collaboration and innovation - these sessions will be all about stepping outside the box to have fun, gaining/improving teamwork skills, connecting with one another through a variety of thought provoking, fun, sometimes weird challenges and team-building exercises, its a space where everyone’s voice matters and every contribution helps us move forward.

Beyond the fun of the challenges, you’ll be an important part of helping shape and change SNG’s Foyer and the service customers receive - we will want to hear your thoughts, use your expertise, and learn from your unique experiences to make our service the best it can be, by getting involved, you’re helping us grow, and improve.

Come ready to have a bit of fun, share your ideas, connect with your peers, and help us turn challenges into real, positive change – together stronger, be the change!

Every Wednesday

Join us for Bid & Brunch, where you can enjoy bacon sandwiches and hot drinks in a relaxed, friendly setting.

Alongside brunch, we’ll offer helpful guidance on how to bid for homes using Homefinder.

Whether you’re completely new to the process or just want a refresher, we’ll walk you through how it works so you can feel more confident placing your next bid.

It’s a great chance to pick up useful information, ask questions, and connect with others.

📅 Tuesday 9 June | 5–6pm

We are running a dedicated Drug & Alcohol Information Session to provide a safe, relaxed space to learn, ask questions, and have open discussions.

This session will cover:

• ✅ The effects of different drugs and alcohol on physical and mental health
• ✅ Understanding habits, use, and how they can impact daily life
• ✅ How substance use can affect relationships, finances, and housing
• ✅ Ways to reduce harm and make safer choices
• ✅ Where to access support and advice if needed

The session is informal and non-judgemental, and there is no pressure to share personal experiences, participants can simply listen and learn at their own pace.

Whether someone is looking for information for themselves or just wants to better understand the topic, everyone is welcome.

📅 Wednesday 10 June

Join us for our Healthy Relationships Information Session, designed to help build a better understanding of what positive and respectful relationships look like.

This session will cover:

• ✅ What makes a relationship healthy and supportive
• ✅ How to recognise unhealthy or harmful behaviours
• ✅ Setting boundaries and communicating effectively
• ✅ Building confidence in your relationships with others

The session is informal, welcoming, and non-judgemental, giving you the chance to learn, reflect, and ask questions if you’d like.

Whether you want to build your confidence, understand relationships better, or just listen and learn, everyone is welcome to attend.

It’s festival time! Whether you’re there for the music, the vibes, or the unforgettable moments, we want everyone to have an amazing experience at the Isle of Wight Festival.

💛 Stay safe in the sun:

• Apply sunscreen regularly (SPF 30+ is your best friend!)
• Wear a hat and sunglasses
• Keep hydrated — water stations are there for a reason
• Take breaks in the shade when you need them

🎵 Look after yourself and your mates so you can enjoy every beat from start to finish!

Let’s make it a weekend to remember — safely, responsibly, and full of great memories 🙌