What’s the weather forecast like for Penciltown this Saturday?
Come prepared for all weathers as we’re continuing our Worldbuilding theme, so what you see outside your windows may not be reflected on the page … 2 – 3.30, all 11-15 year olds welcome.
Tag: Young people
New comic book encourages young people to stand up to hate crime
A new campaign and comic book resource to tackle hate crime, targeted at young people, has been launched today. Continue reading New comic book encourages young people to stand up to hate crime
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers launching new group in Granton
The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) are groups of up to 24 young people based across Scotland. Supported by adult volunteers and led by a police constable, the PSYV volunteer at community and national events across Scotland.
The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 18, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland and inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities.
Like and follow PSYV – http://ow.ly/1Rdq50ukLwO
Letters: young people lead the way on environment
Dear Editor
It seems that young people are showing their elders how to protest with effect. People have talked around, on and about climate change – but have not pushed hard enough for changes: now it is more than likely we have at most about twenty years to do so. Continue reading Letters: young people lead the way on environment
New national resource to aid support for young people
The first ever national guidance for professionals giving advice and support to young people on healthy relationships and consent has been published. It means that whenever a young person seeks advice – whether from a teacher, a health professional or a youth worker – they should receive consistent, age-appropriate information. Continue reading New national resource to aid support for young people
Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives
Business leaders across Scotland are being asked to play a leading role in supporting the country’s young people by each donating £1,000 which will allow them to unlock their potential, develop new skills and ultimately transform their lives. Continue reading Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives
Choral Classics performance will support PYCP
Thanks to Jubilo for supporting PYCP and inviting us along to help raise money and providing refreshments to the Choral Classics These Things Shall Be at St Cuthbert’s Church on Lothian Road this Saturday 4th May (writes Pilton Youth & Children’s Project’s Debbie McMillan).
Jubilo Choir have supported us throughout the year with their events and have raised over £2000 for our children and young people at Pilton Youth & Children’s Project.
Thank you to Muriel for meeting us at St Cuthberts and helping us plan our trip to the church; also a big thank you to all the team at St Cuthberts for making room for all our refreshments on the night.
We hope you have a fantastic evening and I wish I could have been there on the night.
Debbie
Brain-boosting snacks for students
With exam season upon us, students have been urged to swap a diet of quick, cheap eats for nutritious meals to boost brain power when hitting the books. Continue reading Brain-boosting snacks for students
Epilepsy Youth Project supported by Scottish Children’s Lottery
Epilepsy Scotland has been awarded a £6,403 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to support its work with young people with epilepsy in Edinburgh. Continue reading Epilepsy Youth Project supported by Scottish Children’s Lottery
Young BAME carers struggle to get right support, Barnardo’s reveals
Young Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic children who care for ill or disabled relatives are more likely than other young carers to be isolated from support services, a new report by Barnardo’s has revealed.
Continue reading Young BAME carers struggle to get right support, Barnardo’s reveals