A group of care leavers got together to eat and watch a questionable halloween film and have a good chat with the new Next Steps Manager Helen and Personal Advisor, Lorainne 

Tom from Sports and Leisure Services met with five care leavers to practice football skills and challenges These contactless games were loved and there was plenty of laughter until it started hail stoning.  Luckily Fish and Chips arrived and everyone went home satisfied and a bit wet.

Care leavers and staff from Next Steps and the Youth team met Local Artist Sarah Danaher to make a banner This will go on to be exhibited in Wakefield

Care Leavers from Wakefield met up with young people from other West Yorkshire Forums where we showcased our Next Steps Song and hosted a Bingo game and a treasure hunt.  The Bingo was a bit of a flop but the treasure hunt was a right laugh!

We met at Lightwaves for our annual meal.  Celest and Personal Advisor Chris got dressed up to host the Pub quiz and there were loads of prizes for everyone and a slap up takeaway.  Councillor Isherwood opened the meeting and talked with care leavers about things like isolation during lockdown and digital poverty. the group also did some work around the Local Offer for Care Leavers which is being updated.