RUSH 2The DEN

RUSH 2The DEN is a unique non-profit community centre run by a team of DBS-checked volunteers. It exists to support the development of children and young people (aged 0-21 years) and their families. 

The centre offers children and young people opportunities to gain, increase, and develop their skills, knowledge, self-awareness, and confidence (enabling them to make positive and healthy life choices).

RUSH 2The DEN runs a programme of 'baby and tots' sessions throughout the day, and a programme of youth clubs in the evenings. 

RUSH 2The DEN Tots & Adults (registered charity no. 1172562)

RUSH 2The DEN Tots & Adults sessions are run by DBS-checked volunteers on a drop-in basis. It's They take place weekdays between 9.15am and 2.45pm (Last entry 2pm). Admission is £2.50 per child, although discounts are available. 

• Crafty Fingers
• Interactive Play
• Jolly Jingles
• Little Chefs
• Messy Play
• Play Babies
• Push Pull Play
• Sensory Play
• Soft Play
• Stay N Play
• Storytime
• Hi-Tea
• Food donations available in mornings
• Swap Shop  - First Saturday of the month (2-4pm)
• Dad's Stay N Play - First Saturday of the month (10am-12noon)

Click here for the Tots & Adults weekly activity schedule.

RUSH 2The DEN Youth Clubs (registered charity no. 1175976)

• AEGIS (for LGBGTQ+ aged 11-17 years) - Second Friday of the month (6.30-8.30pm)
• 5:7s Youth Club - Mondays (6-7pm) 
• 8:10s Youth Club - Tuesdays (6.30-8pm)
• 11:14s Youth Club - Thursdays (7-9pm)
• IndepenDENce - 15:17s - Mondays (7-9pm) 

SEND Specific Groups:

• Neons Group (for 0-5 year-olds with suspected SEN) - Wednesdays (1-2.30pm)
• Freedom Youth Club (for 5-10 year-olds with SEN) - Thursdays (4.30-6pm). 
• Freedom​ Fliers Youth Club (for 11-17 year-olds with SEN) - First and third Friday of the month (6.30-8.30pm).

RUSH 2The DEN also runs one-off and seasonal events. Like RUSH 2The DEN's Facebook page to keep up-to-date with what's going on.