This Befriending service was launched in November 2003 by Romsey and District Carers Forum.

The service works in close association with The Hampshire Children's Society and Winchester Young Carers, and is coordinated by Mary Ward

Young carers need a listening ear, help and encouragement, someone to take them out to have fun occasionally and make a real difference to a child

Befrienders are trained and supported by Mary, and they work alongside the young carer's family.

If you are a young carer and feel you would like a befriender, or if you are an adult and would like to become a young carer's Befriender, Mary can be contacted at the address below.

There is a a Saturday morning club for ages up to 16 with electronic games, arts and crafts, sports centre. A snack meal. Club hours 10.30 am to 12.30.

Also activities such as wall climbing, sking, archery, quad bikes, arts and crafts. In addition there are outings to theme parks, zoos, country parks, firework displays in the school holidays

Romsey & District Carers Forum website