Tag: Young people

Search is on for youth work champions

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Scotland’s national agency for youth work, YouthLink Scotland, is looking for local youth workers and volunteers who make a real difference to the lives our young people to be recognised at a national level.

Youthlink is seeking nominations from organisations and young people throughout Scotland for the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017.

The 10th National Youth Worker of the Year Awards will be a celebration of the crucial work that is being done by the nation’s 80,000 youth workers, paid and voluntary. Volunteers clock up a staggering 13 million volunteer hours each year.

YouthLink Scotland is searching for outstanding examples of talent, dedication and commitment from across the voluntary and local authority sectors, as well as in the many support agencies and community organisations where youth work takes place.

With nearly 400,000 young people benefiting from youth work each week, the awards will reflect youth work’s impact on young people’s increased life chances, personal development and well-being.

Jim Sweeney MBE, Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland, said: “Scotland has one of the most vibrant youth work sectors in the world. In every area, every day, thousands of youth workers are helping our young people to follow their dreams, build their confidence and realise their potential. From local youth work and schools partnerships through to dedicated employability projects, we know there are hundreds of examples of youth workers making a positive, and long-lasting impact on the lives of our young people. We know that #youthworkchangeslives , so let’s nominate so we can celebrate some of these amazing people.”

The deadline for nominations is Monday 16 January 2017.  An Awards Dinner to announce and celebrate the achievements of the finalists will be held on Thursday 16 March 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow.

To find out more information about the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017 and to download a nomination form, visit the YouthLink Scotland website at www.youthlinkscotland.org

 

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Screen Education showcase at The Filmhouse

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Screen Education Edinburgh is hosting a screening event to showcase films made by our young people on their BFI Film Academy, Cashback for Creativity, Princes Trust: Get Started with Media and SEE It Make It (Into Film) programmes.

This event will take place on Saturday 22 October at The Filmhouse.

For further information email admin@screen-ed.org

Clubbing it up in Muirhouse

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Muirhouse Community Centre has added two more clubs for children (P1-P3 and P3- P4) writes JAMES McGINTY.

This with all the other children’s work, the total number we cater for is 160 per week. Here is a photo of the new Primary 3 – 4 Group with Leaders Peter Airlie (Centre Manager), C.L.D.’s Alan Hosey and centre volunteers Chris.

Parklife: Free parkour sessions at West Pilton Park

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There will be three days of Parkour workshops in West Pilton Park. For children age 12+. Spaces are limited – so book now!

Three days of Parkour in the park from 14:00 – 15:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday October 17th -21st.

Learn how to interact with the park and the local environment through the eyes of a Parkour practitioner – it is a free class! 

The workshops are run by Access Parkour supported by PCHP as part of the West Pilton Park project.

Supported by Pilton Community Health Project.

Booking is essential! 

Please spread the word! 

Go to https://bookwhen.com/accessparkour?tags

Lianne Pipskyj & Clare Symonds

Development workers – Physical Activity

Pilton Community Health Project

http://www.pchp.org.uk/

Born To Fail? Barnardo’s to launch ‘Believe in Me’ campaign

Wake up call for parents as 87% of young people in Scotland today say they lack confidence and doubt they will succeed in life.

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That’s the stark findings from the UK’s number one children’s charity, Barnardo’s.  

  • 87% of 11-18 year olds lack confidence.
  • Only 20% feel confident about the future
  • 64% say grown-ups are ‘not very good’ at telling them they believe they can succeed.
  • 45% of parents agree there’s more pressure on young people today than when they were young, while 65% admit their expectations of children range from high to too high.

The new research is a wake-up call for parents and adults about the importance of expressing belief in children and young people. The majority of children asked said that a supportive adult – be that a parent or other family member, carer, teacher or employer – is the most important thing to help them pursue their goals and have a bright future.

64% say grown-ups they know are ‘not very good’ at telling them they believe they can succeed.  And almost two thirds of the parents questioned accepted that their expectations of children are high or too high.

The survey on behalf of Barnardo’s shows that British youngsters feel increasing pressure to perform in all aspects of their lives, but don’t necessarily have the support they crave to help them cope.

Martin Crewe, Scotland Director of Barnardo’s, said: “Barnardo’s has been supporting children for 150 years, and today we help 248,000 young people and families every year.  We know how vital it is our young people believe in themselves, and much of our work across our 996 services hopefully gives them the confidence to believe that anything is possible.”

Four thousand secondary school children and parents were surveyed and the results were announced as Barnardo’s unveils its new Ten Year Strategy to help 300,000 more vulnerable children and their families across the country.  At the heart of the strategy is the Barnardo’s founding ethos that no child that needs help is ever turned away.

Barnardo’s is setting out its ambitious ten year strategy to transform the lives of millions of young people from every background across the country in front of an invited audience at the Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood later today. It will also launch a major new marketing campaign, called ‘Believe in Me’, to support the strategy and stress the importance of believing in children.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wodHu-I5Xg&authuser=0

 

GYC to stage Big Obstacle event

The Big Obstacle, Inverleith Park: Sunday 18 September 

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Granton Youth Centre are hosting a 4k charity fun run called The Big Obstacle, which will be held on Sunday 18th of September at Inverleith Park as part of an event with Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership. There will also be a walk and cycle festival on the same day!

This is your opportunity to fundraise for your chosen organisation/charity.

The Big Obstacle will bring the community together and encourage young people and adults to get active and have fun!

All participants will receive a t-shirt, certificate, medal and healthy snack.

Availability is limited and will be on a strictly first come, first serve basis. Both individuals (£5pp) and teams(£20pt) (up to 5 people per team) can register.

Anyone interested please contact thebigobstacle@grantonyouth.com and we can give you all the relevant information

The Big Obstacle has been planned and organised by local young people for young people!

If you need anymore information please let me know, also the information is all on our facebook page if you would be able to share that would be great! Thanks

Shelley Cummings

Youth Worker, Granton Youth Centre

Don’t miss Granton Gogglebox!

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You Name It! Youth Theatre present Granton Gogglebox at Granton Youth Centre tonight at 7pm.

It’s the final performance, there are a few tickets left – it’s a great show and it’s FREE!

Book your seats by emailing wendy@grantonyouth.com or by calling Granton Youth Centre on 0131 467 5854.

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