What do cake, a saxophonist, golf, boujee balloons and a room full of inspiring young people have in common?
They were all part of one unforgettable evening earlier this year at Wycombe Heights Golf Centre, where over 60 care-experienced young people from across Buckinghamshire came together for a night of fun, music and connection!
This event, created by young people for young people, was the biggest of its kind in the county in over five years — and it absolutely delivered.
Created by Young People, for Young People
The celebration was co-designed with young people from the Children in Care Council, We Do Care.
Our brilliant Care Ambassadors took the lead — from choosing the venue to picking the “boujee & fun” theme, and shaping every part of the evening’s entertainment.
Our young guests enjoyed:
- Golfing booths
- DJ and dancefloor
- Magic tricks
- Hair styling
- Fresh trims from barbers
- A live saxophonist
- Hand-painted henna tattoos
- Delicious food and a celebration cake
There was something for everyone, and plenty of space to relax, connect, or simply soak up the atmosphere.
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Celebrating Strength, Talent and Individuality
A highlight of the evening was the Awards Ceremony, with certificates and trophies handed out to the young people with positive messages or their achievements written out by their Youth Worker, Personal Advisers, Social Workers and Key workers and other professionals.
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There were also a couple of impromptu displays of talent from our very own care leavers: a powerful solo singing performance worthy of the X Factor finals by Will and a mesmerising dance by a group of our young people, fusing up-to-the-minute dance floor moves with their traditional cultural influences. It was expressive, spontaneous and had everyone cheering.
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“They Are Amazing”
Angel, who leads the We Do Care programme, said:
From the first round of golf to the last boujee black and gold balloon being taken down, this was more than a party — it was a powerful reminder of what happens when care-experienced young people are at the heart of something made with real thought, warmth and joy.
Staff and guests alike got in on the action — here’s Surprise taking a turn at golf.
From table to table, the drummer delivered unforgettable musical moments
How did he do that? The magician’s jaw-dropping trick left guests speechless.