Tag: Young people

Rollup, roll up … Circadius celebration

Wednesday 17 May at NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS from 6.30pm

Circadius – a night of entertainment!

Wednesday 17th May
Doors 6.30pm, films start at 7pm
Open to all ages.

Join Muirhouse Youth Development Group to celebrate their circus skills project. One night of circus entertainment, film screenings, face-painting and a circus buffet.

Circadius is an 18-month long adventure, exploring the history and magic of the circus in times gone by.

Circadius was created by young people from Muirhouse Youth Development Group, through a series of weekly skills workshops, focussed arts sessions, conversations with older people and visits to the National Library of Scotland.

Tickets are free but they are limited.
They can be collected from North Edinburgh Arts reception.

Book your tickets now!
0131 315 2151
admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk

The project was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Young Roots programme and Cashback for Creativity.

Please note that the event is open to all ages and we will be directing children between 3-10 years to an art activity while the films are being shown.

 

Ask Alex: new Messenger “bot” to teach Scots about causes of youth homelessness

15% of Scots think young people are homeless by choice

A Scottish charity has launched a new Facebook Messenger “bot” to teach Scots about the real causes of homelessness amongst young people after research found nearly half believe it is through choice or a refusal to accept assistance. Continue reading Ask Alex: new Messenger “bot” to teach Scots about causes of youth homelessness

Muirhouse moves to Ratho!

Muirhouse Community Centre delivered two JASS (Junior Award Scheme for Schools) group residentials to Pilton Retreat, Ratho over the Easter (writes James McGinty). There was an all girls group and the other was all boys. Each group spent three days and two nights at Ratho and had a great time. It is hoped that we will be able to repeat this format with another four groups as part of our summer programme. Continue reading Muirhouse moves to Ratho!

Josh is a Young Scot Unsung Hero

The question was asked: “Do you know a young Scot who goes the extra mile every day but never asks for any recognition or reward?  Someone who has overcome difficult circumstances or risen to a challenge?  Someone who may have achieved something in the face of adversity?  We are calling you to nominate an unsung young Scot who deserves this award.”

We found out that our own Josh Hardwick, who is 17 years old andfrom Muirhouse, was nominated for this award because he qualified on every level – and we have now been told that he is now a FINALIST.

Josh is the leader of a group of volunteers who set up the TRIM & Friends of West Pilton Community Shop in Pennywell Road and has grown into the job to progress to Manager.

In our area where there are families who need help, Josh provides a multitude of help from our shop.  This includes food parcels from our Foodbank, cheaper food to buy, and cookery classes; he runs  the award winning Dr Bike Club on Saturday mornings, that offers repairs and advice to cyclists; assistance through the Community Hub, for those with drug and alcohol issues; and to those needing advice regarding Benefits, Housing and community issues.

A major part of his skills are around Health issues.  Josh is a trained First Aider and has been trained to use the community defibulator which is also available, in an emergency, from the shop.  He also facilitated a mass CPR week across the community.

Josh is charming, has a mannerly personality, and a caring nature so he is great at dealing with people from all walks of life.  He has attended meetings with Muirhouse Link Up, Save a Life Scotland and TRIM to discuss and arrange.

“We are so proud of him and wish him every success in these awards.  Having said that we do stress that he doesn’t need to win – he is our Unsung Hero and we so appreciate him!”

Barbara Beaufoy

Secretary, TRIM and Friends of West Pilton

Youth projects launch My Travels postcard campaign

Young people from Deaf Action in Edinburgh and The Junction based in Leith gathered at the Scottish Parliament recently to launch the ‘My Travels’ postcard campaign, run by YouthLink Scotland.  Continue reading Youth projects launch My Travels postcard campaign

Pupils ready to vote in council elections

The formal notice was published ahead of the local government elections on 4 May yesterday – and a group of 16 and 17-year-old city pupils found out more about how to register to vote.

A voter registration event was held at Holy Rood RC High School, raising awareness among pupils about their eligibility to cast their vote in the Council elections for the first time.

Andrew Kerr, Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council and Returning Officer for Edinburgh, said: “This is the first time 16 and 17-year-olds are eligible to vote in Scottish Council elections and it’s a great opportunity for young people to get involved in local democracy and have their say about how services are delivered where they live.

“Registration for the 4 May election ends on 17 April and it’s quick and easy to do – find out more at yourvotematters.co.uk and make your vote count.”

Asked why it was important for young people to go out and vote, Holy Rood High S5 pupil Jason Stewart-Evans, 17, said: “It gives me, as an individual, more of a say in my political system.”

Niyoshi Dave, 16, also S5, said: “I believe it is important to vote because the laws being passed right now will significantly affect my future.”

And Christy Biju, 16, S5, said: “Voting is a right we have and we should use it, especially young people because we are the future. We need to make our voices heard!”

Pictures: Ian Georgeson