Tag: Young people

Fet Lor Youth Club garden tidy this Saturday

We are having a garden tidy this Saturday at FetLor in order to improve the area at the front of the building! All are welcome to join us, hot drinks and snacks provided. 

As well as this, a very kind member of the local community is aiming to raise £2000 by Christmas to create a lovely garden space and the JustGiving page can be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/fetlorcommunitygardeningproject

More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners

Despite a recent study by the University of London revealing that Millennials are shunning alcohol, and teetotalism has become more mainstream, drink driving casualties are at a four year high. In fact, data released by the Department of Transport showed that more than 24% of drink drivers were aged between 16 and 19 years old – inexperienced drivers who have recently passed their driving test. Continue reading More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners

Educate to Liberate: Local MSP backs plans for inclusive education

Ben Macpherson, SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith has given his backing to proposals that will deliver a more inclusive education system by improving the experiences of LGBTI pupils. 

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Danger of knife crime drama to tour Scottish schools

This unique theatre performance, ‘Balisong’, designed for schools by young performers, empowers young people to stand up, speak out and get help if a friend or classmate is carrying a knife. Continue reading Danger of knife crime drama to tour Scottish schools

Record number of schools win SportScotland awards

Praise for Active Schools programme

Active Schools is going from strength to strength with figures at an all-time high and 7.3 million participant sessions delivered in 2017/18, an increase of 6% from 2016/17. Local politicians have welcomed the latest figures. Continue reading Record number of schools win SportScotland awards

Ten vulnerable young people to benefit from 1:1 mentoring

YMCA Edinburgh has secured a £10,000 donation from Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable Foundation to expand the charity’s one-to-one mentoring services for vulnerable young people aged between 8 to 14 years who do not meet the criteria of ongoing mentoring programmes. Continue reading Ten vulnerable young people to benefit from 1:1 mentoring