Tag: Young people

Sport can transform the lives of young offenders, says review

“sport can help to reduce violence, improve wellbeing and have a positive impact on rehabilitation”

  • leading academic highlights the power of sport in transforming lives of young offenders
  • community partnerships to support the development of sport and physical activity in custody
  • offenders engaging in structured programmes learn self-discipline, team work and leadership and communication skills – all crucial for a successful life on the outside

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Police seek five youths following assault and robbery in city centre

Police are appealing for information following the assault and robbery of a man in the city centre. The incident happened at around 12.30am on Tuesday (31 July) on Heriot Place, near to the Flodden Wall.  Continue reading Police seek five youths following assault and robbery in city centre

Edinburgh International Festival offers free tickets to North Edinburgh’s young people

Friday 3 August: Five Telegrams opens Edinburgh International Festival

Edinburgh International Festival is encouraging young people from North Edinburgh to share in the opening night excitement of a groundbreaking perormance. Free tickets are available for ‘Five Telegrams‘ at The Usher Hall – and free transport to and from the event is available through North Edinburgh Arts too! Continue reading Edinburgh International Festival offers free tickets to North Edinburgh’s young people

Young people urged to tell the Scottish Parliament what inspires them

Young people in Edinburgh and Lothian are being urged to tell the Scottish Parliament about what inspires them to be in with an opportunity to come to Holyrood or for the Presiding Officer to come to them. Continue reading Young people urged to tell the Scottish Parliament what inspires them

Raising a tobacco-free generation: Action Plan published

Further actions to stop young people taking up smoking and raise a tobacco-free generation have been outlined. The Scottish Government’s updated Tobacco Control Action Plan sets out 44 specific actions to address health inequalities and cut smoking rates in the communities where people find it most difficult to quit. Continue reading Raising a tobacco-free generation: Action Plan published

Young volunteers invited to join the IRONKIDS Scotland event team

Organisers of IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-friendly running events for young people aged 3 to 14 of all abilities in Midlothian, East Lothian and Edinburgh on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 June, are providing opportunities for young volunteers between the ages of 16 and 26 from the local communities to work alongside and learn from the event management teams in event delivery roles.  
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