Ye ken The Junction?

Have you ever been involved with The Junction? If you have, we want to hear from you! This year, The Junction celebrates 13 years of supporting the young people of Leith and we’re planning to produce a booklet that tells our story. One section of this booklet will be dedicated to positive stories from people who have had a part in our journey, whether that’s as a client, volunteer or any other form of involvement. Continue reading Ye ken The Junction?

Year of Young People 2018: how you can get involved

As well as Year of Young People events happening across the country, there’s loads of other ways 8 to 26 year olds can get involved in #YOYP2018

 

Here are some of the opportunities available right now:

  • 100 Disrupters – If you are 26 or under and have a big idea that could change your community, then you should apply for this competition. The 100 winning applicants will be awarded £1000 to make their big idea reality. Your application must be entered by 30 April.
  • Write Here, Write Now – If you enjoy creative writing, you can apply to take part in the Young Writer’s Festival , it will give you the chance to improve your writing from help with professional writers and artists.
  • Existence: Life and Beyond The Edinburgh International science festival is hosting an interactive exhibition about the origins of life.
  • Evolve Fest 2018 Arts, music, dance and film festival celebrating the year of young people 2018.

Events coming soon (ish!)

  •  TEDxYouth Glasgow – You can be part of an inspirational day at SEC Armadillo on 31 May. The event will have young talented people from Scotland sharing their amazing ideas and you can attend to join in on the action.
  • Science in The Park – The Helix, Falkirk on 19 May. You will be able to explore exciting areas of science, technology, engineering and maths.
  •  Diverse CiTay Festival – on 23 June, all over Perth there will be performances to amaze, with plenty of chances to join in with music, drama, art and sport.
  • YouthBeatz– Scotland’s largest FREE Youth Festival at Park Farm Showfield, Dumfries on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July. Headline acts include Sigala, Jax Jones and Rudimental.
  • Bacon and Stuff – Internal creative chat where we get some bacon rolls and talk about ‘stuff’ – mainly sharing the latest work or sharing knowledge around digital media, there will also be a guest speaker and a workshop.

You can also check out Young Scot, for other ways to get involved: 

  • My365 – Follow the hashtag #MyStory365 on Twitter and Instagram, like and share stories, or get in touch and tell your story!
  • Create 18 Events – You can get involved with events all over the country, from fashion shows to community Lego Build days, there’s something for everyone.
  • Checkout your local area – you can find out what’s going on near you.

Ellyce, YoYP Student Communications Intern

Young volunteers wanted to run IRONKIDS Scotland events

Organisers of IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-focused running events for young people aged 3 to 14, will be providing opportunities for young volunteers between the ages of 8 and 26 to become part of the event planning and delivery teams that will co-produce a key part of Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 celebrations and the newest events in the hugely popular IRONKIDS global series. 
Continue reading Young volunteers wanted to run IRONKIDS Scotland events

The Big SCRAN at FetLor

Scran Academy – a local North Edinburgh youth catering business, are throwing a big Tea Party!

21st APRIL 11am – 1pm at FetLor Youth Club, Crewe Road South

Scone, sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee, live music, chat and laughs all under one big yummy community banner!

Home made North Edinburgh Jam and Marmalade for sale too!

Great raffle prizes

PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS

Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life

Police Scotland has been working in partnership with ‘Open All Hours’ (OAHs), a physical activity youth-work provision to deliver a series of events, ‘Choices for Life’, promoting healthier lifestyle choices for young people. Continue reading Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life

IRONKIDS comes to Edinburgh

3000 young Scots get set to take part in global running series

THE organisers of IRONMAN 70.3 Edinburgh, Scotland’s biggest triathlon which takes place on Sunday 1 July, have launched IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-focused running events for young people aged three to 14. Continue reading IRONKIDS comes to Edinburgh