This bulletin provides updates on various youth participation activities in Midlothian:
- The Midlothian Youth Platform won a film award at the Scottish Parliament for their documentary on antisocial behavior.
- Local youth forums in Newbattle, Penicuik, Dalkeith, and Lasswade met to plan fundraising events and discuss issues in their communities.
- A new process was proposed for electing secondary school representatives to the Midlothian Youth Platform to improve recruitment and involvement.
- Specific interest groups like the Gypsy Traveller Action Group and Kids in Care Krew met to work on advocacy projects and participate in focus groups.
The document provides updates on various youth participation activities in Midlothian from July 2011. It summarizes meetings and events of the Midlothian Youth Platform (MYP), local youth forums in Dalkeith, Newbattle, Penicuik and Lasswade, and specific interest groups like the Kids in Care Krew. It also provides information on secondary school representation on MYP and the work of Midlothian's Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament. The bulletin aims to inform young people of participation opportunities in their communities.
The document discusses a national citizen service program in Devon led by Young Devon. The program will provide places for 900 young people in 2011 to help with their transition to adulthood and encourage involvement in their local communities. Participants will engage in a two-week residential program and develop social action projects in their neighborhoods. The program aims to be flexible around school schedules to accommodate seasonal work.
California Inclusive Sailing (CIS) is a nonprofit organization that provides sailing experiences for those with disabilities and veterans. As a new organization, CIS faces challenges in increasing awareness and recruiting more volunteers to expand its services. The goal of this campaign is to help CIS gain more volunteers, participants, and sponsors to strengthen the organization and better serve the disabled and veteran communities in Orange County.
This document provides an overview of news and events from York St John University between 2009-2011. It includes:
1) A summary of the author's volunteering experience in Haiti one year after the 2010 earthquake, where they helped establish psychosocial support programs for displaced people living in camps.
2) Updates on the university including the opening of new student housing, visits from notable guests, and new leadership appointments.
3) News from various departments and facilities regarding awards, events, and fundraising activities.
This document outlines the creation and evolution of the "Be Inspired!" campaign by the Aged and Community Care Victoria (ACCV) Marketing & Communications Industry Reference Group. The campaign began in 2009 by granting residents' wishes and garnering local media coverage. It grew into a larger collaborative effort in 2010 featuring residents riding Harley Davidson motorcycles through Melbourne to promote positive aging. The successful campaign continued in 2011 with residents driving V8 cars around a racetrack and engaging activities at an information booth. The campaign enhanced the image of the aged care industry and demonstrated the benefits of industry partnerships.
This document provides an interim project evaluation report for an online digital inclusion project serving two marginalized communities in North Kensington, London: residents of the Irish Traveller community at Stable Way site, and Moroccan women through the Al-Hasaniya Women's Centre. The project partners multiple community organizations, a local authority, and a social enterprise to provide digital literacy training and promote pathways to further community involvement, volunteering, employment and education. Background information is provided on the communities served and partner organizations involved in the project. An overview of the project methodology and activities is also summarized, along with some preliminary findings from the evaluation.
Boston College Global Leadership Institute in Dublin - Aer Lingus College Foo...Colleen White
The Global Leadership Institute at Boston College organized several events in Dublin, Ireland from August 29th to September 3rd related to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Boston College and Georgia Tech. The events were aimed at increasing Boston College's presence in Ireland and included an alumni event with over 330 guests and a keynote speech by Senator George Mitchell, a business golf event with 100 attendees and Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor, and a business breakfast with a panel of 100 business leaders from Ireland, Boston, and Georgia. The Institute also participated in panels at the Kennedy Summer School and saw over 1000 social media profile visits during the week's events in Dublin.
The document provides updates on various youth participation activities in Midlothian from July 2011. It summarizes meetings and events of the Midlothian Youth Platform (MYP), local youth forums in Dalkeith, Newbattle, Penicuik and Lasswade, and specific interest groups like the Kids in Care Krew. It also provides information on secondary school representation on MYP and the work of Midlothian's Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament. The bulletin aims to inform young people of participation opportunities in their communities.
The document discusses a national citizen service program in Devon led by Young Devon. The program will provide places for 900 young people in 2011 to help with their transition to adulthood and encourage involvement in their local communities. Participants will engage in a two-week residential program and develop social action projects in their neighborhoods. The program aims to be flexible around school schedules to accommodate seasonal work.
California Inclusive Sailing (CIS) is a nonprofit organization that provides sailing experiences for those with disabilities and veterans. As a new organization, CIS faces challenges in increasing awareness and recruiting more volunteers to expand its services. The goal of this campaign is to help CIS gain more volunteers, participants, and sponsors to strengthen the organization and better serve the disabled and veteran communities in Orange County.
This document provides an overview of news and events from York St John University between 2009-2011. It includes:
1) A summary of the author's volunteering experience in Haiti one year after the 2010 earthquake, where they helped establish psychosocial support programs for displaced people living in camps.
2) Updates on the university including the opening of new student housing, visits from notable guests, and new leadership appointments.
3) News from various departments and facilities regarding awards, events, and fundraising activities.
This document outlines the creation and evolution of the "Be Inspired!" campaign by the Aged and Community Care Victoria (ACCV) Marketing & Communications Industry Reference Group. The campaign began in 2009 by granting residents' wishes and garnering local media coverage. It grew into a larger collaborative effort in 2010 featuring residents riding Harley Davidson motorcycles through Melbourne to promote positive aging. The successful campaign continued in 2011 with residents driving V8 cars around a racetrack and engaging activities at an information booth. The campaign enhanced the image of the aged care industry and demonstrated the benefits of industry partnerships.
This document provides an interim project evaluation report for an online digital inclusion project serving two marginalized communities in North Kensington, London: residents of the Irish Traveller community at Stable Way site, and Moroccan women through the Al-Hasaniya Women's Centre. The project partners multiple community organizations, a local authority, and a social enterprise to provide digital literacy training and promote pathways to further community involvement, volunteering, employment and education. Background information is provided on the communities served and partner organizations involved in the project. An overview of the project methodology and activities is also summarized, along with some preliminary findings from the evaluation.
Boston College Global Leadership Institute in Dublin - Aer Lingus College Foo...Colleen White
The Global Leadership Institute at Boston College organized several events in Dublin, Ireland from August 29th to September 3rd related to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Boston College and Georgia Tech. The events were aimed at increasing Boston College's presence in Ireland and included an alumni event with over 330 guests and a keynote speech by Senator George Mitchell, a business golf event with 100 attendees and Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor, and a business breakfast with a panel of 100 business leaders from Ireland, Boston, and Georgia. The Institute also participated in panels at the Kennedy Summer School and saw over 1000 social media profile visits during the week's events in Dublin.
Global Leadership Institute 2016 Program and Event HighlightsColleen White
2016 saw the Global Leadership Institute engage with businesses, organizations, and participants from around the world. This slideshow captures some of this year's highlights, including the Irish Institute Alumni Lunch, Ireland Gateway to Europe delegation, Kuwait Proteges program, and visits from Bertie Ahern, Senator George Mitchell, and others.
CAYMAN-ISLANDS-YOUTH-ASSEMBLY-2007-2008-POSITION-PAPERS (1).PDFEwort Atkinson, MBA
The committee identified several issues with the current education system in the Cayman Islands and how it impacts youth employment. Some of the key issues included a lack of parental involvement, low academic expectations, and inadequate vocational training opportunities. If these issues are not addressed, some of the possible negative outcomes mentioned were an increase in juvenile crime, continued dependence on foreign labor, and higher rates of poverty. The committee emphasized the importance of improving education standards and increasing vocational training to better prepare Caymanian youth for the job market and make them less reliant on foreign workers.
This newsletter provides updates on programs and events happening in the Massillon City School District. It discusses the United Way volunteering at local schools to read with students. It also profiles the growing Career Technical Education program and opportunities it provides for students. Additionally, it informs readers about the Issue 34 renewal levy that generates $2 million annually for the district and maintains current operations and programming if passed.
This document discusses citizenship education and outlines various initiatives and programs at a school to promote citizenship. It describes the school's efforts to integrate citizenship across subjects and encourage participation in activities like the eco-school program, youth parliament, volunteering opportunities, and cross-curricular projects to develop students' skills, knowledge, and values around citizenship. The school aims to continuously improve and expand its citizenship education through curriculum audits, sharing best practices, and increasing collaborative projects.
This document summarizes the May 2011 issue of Youth News, a newsletter produced by Voluntary Youth Services (VYS) for youth workers in Devon. Due to loss of funding from Devon Youth Service, this may be the last issue circulated beyond VYS member organizations. VYS is encouraging membership to allow continued access to benefits like Youth News. The newsletter includes information on events, training, resources and national youth news. It also announces an upcoming Annual General Meeting to discuss VYS's future role in supporting the voluntary youth sector.
The document summarizes the Chinese-American Planning Council's (CPC) 50th anniversary celebration events, including the 2014 Walkathon & Family Day Fair. It describes CPC's origins in 1965 and growth to become one of the largest non-profit providers serving the Asian-American community in New York City. At the Walkathon event, thousands gathered to raise awareness and funds, and celebrate CPC's 50 years of serving immigrant communities through social services. The event featured cultural performances and honored the organization's continued work empowering youth leaders.
The Fairer Fife Commission was established by Fife Council in September 2014 to take a strategic overview of the scale, scope and nature of poverty in Fife and the effectiveness of activity currently undertaken to address such poverty. The Commission was tasked to report with recommendations to Fife Council and Fife Partnership by November 2015.
The funding of $139,690 from Status of Women Canada will be used to cover expenses like the Executive Director and Outreach Communicator's salaries, workshops, travel, training manual preparation, office rent, equipment and supplies, publicity and promotions, and transportation costs. It will help develop the business skills of 139 immigrant women in Durham Region over 18 months.
RBC Office of Student Activities and Leaderrship Annual Report FY16Michael Rogers
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership at Richard Bland College held over 100 events in the 2016 fiscal year, attended by over 5,000 students. Key events included speakers on topics like the Holocaust, field trips for experiential learning, and campus-wide events like Homecoming. Student organizations and leadership opportunities helped foster student responsibility and community. Events also promoted diversity and an inclusive community through partnerships with local groups.
The document summarizes a visit by guests from Poland to Holy Trinity Kariobangi Catholic Church in Nairobi, Kenya on April 30th, 2012. It describes the various groups visited, including youth groups focused on boxing, environmental conservation and transforming lives. Challenges facing the youth like unemployment and lack of skills training are also outlined. The visitors and parish priest both expressed gratitude for the work being done to promote peace and transform the community.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses the passing of Huey Paul Long, a maintenance worker at USC who worked at the university for over 30 years. Long was well-liked by his coworkers and students for his infectious smile and kindness. The ceremony for the annual Community Service Awards at USC is being revamped this year to include participation from more schools and recognize a broader range of community service work done by students.
This document summarizes the Washington Ireland Program (WIP) Class of 2016. It introduces 16 students from universities across Northern Ireland and Ireland who were selected to participate in WIP's leadership program in Washington DC. WIP aims to develop young leaders and build connections across communities on the island of Ireland by bringing diverse students together for skills training and relationship building. The Class of 2016 includes students studying various fields including politics, law, education, science and more.
War Child Canada's 2019 Annual Report summarizes the organization's work over the past year. It highlights that in 2019, War Child reached 499,000 children and adults affected by conflict through programs in Afghanistan, Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, Jordan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These programs focused on education, poverty reduction, legal protection, gender equality, and child safeguarding. The report also provides financial information, showing revenue of $17.9 million and expenses of $18.9 million for the year.
This document provides information about three Buddy Walk events organized by the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress to raise awareness and funds for programs that support people with Down syndrome. It discusses the impact of fundraising, giving examples of how funds are used for advocacy initiatives, family support programs, medical outreach, and more. Fundraisers are encouraged to utilize various tips and tools to maximize their efforts, including customizing fundraising pages and letters, sending emails, organizing events, and thanking donors.
Three First Nations in British Columbia - Squiala First Nation, Seabird Island First Nation, and Westbank First Nation - shared their experiences with Smith's Landing First Nation to help guide their development. The Nations explained how becoming self-governing and implementing economic development plans allowed them to develop community centers and fund services for their members, such as daycares, schools, and youth programs. They emphasized that achieving self-sufficiency takes time but results in stronger communities and prosperity. Smith's Landing was encouraged that with organization and persistence, they too could create needed infrastructure and services for their members.
This document provides guidance on using various social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and social media management tools. Some key points covered include:
- Twitter focuses on concise, shareable updates while Facebook emphasizes images and engaging followers directly.
- Google+ functions similarly to the original Facebook timeline and can help with search engine optimization.
- Tools like Hootsuite, SocialBro, and Agora Pulse help schedule, analyze, and improve posts across multiple networks.
- Features like hashtags on Google+ can increase visibility, while Facebook insights and boosting help target specific audiences.
- Consistency, relevant content, and understanding each platform's audience are important for effective social media use.
The document proposes converting an industrial building into a co-working space called a "Co-Working Lab" consisting of autonomous modular cells (CELLS) that would provide individual offices and co-working spaces. The CELLS would be arranged on a flexible 1.2m x 1.2m grid across floors 1-4, accommodating companies of various sizes. They would provide heating, lighting, and acoustic insulation while maintaining the original industrial architecture and atmosphere. The ground floor would contain shared lobby and event spaces. This modular concept could potentially be adapted to other spaces and relocated as needed.
It tells about the connection of different wireless sensors so that data can be shared between them.the information provided by this environment is accessed by the user through internet.It has various topologies and protocols which you can see in this ppt.
Pemerintah Indonesia berencana mengembangkan industri halal untuk meningkatkan ekspor dan pariwisata. Industri halal diharapkan menjadi andalan baru untuk mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi. Berbagai kebijakan dan regulasi sedang disiapkan untuk mendukung pengembangan industri halal di Tanah Air.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
PCU - New Partnership at Christmas - 2017 (PCU Shares - Newsletter - Autumn ...Pentecostal Credit Union
New partnership at Christmas
We’re delighted to announce that we are now officially partnered with the New Testament Assembly in Tooting (NTA) in their long-established programme to deliver food hampers to people in Wandsworth at Christmas.
The Christmas Hamper Project was launched back in December 2008, by the late Amy Rose Powell MBE from the Women 2 Women ministry. She was concerned about members of the NTA Tooting Church, and people in the wider community, who were experiencing difficult times.
Responding to hardship
The project provides a box of food as a gift at Christmas to individuals or families in need – whatever their religious persuasion or ethnicity. Most of the boxes go to single parents, pensioners and households on a low income. The hampers – 2,914 of them in the past eight years – are delivered individually or via community groups.
The scriptural reference for the project is taken from Matthew 25:35-46:
“…for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me…
“Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.”
PCU sees this project as an important element of our corporate social responsibility programme. Corporate social responsibility is about contributing to the improvement of the community we are part of in some substantial way – and doing so in line with our ethics and values.
We view the local Christmas hamper programme as an essential local social service to individuals and families in desperate need at Christmas and we are privileged to take part in this.
Global Leadership Institute 2016 Program and Event HighlightsColleen White
2016 saw the Global Leadership Institute engage with businesses, organizations, and participants from around the world. This slideshow captures some of this year's highlights, including the Irish Institute Alumni Lunch, Ireland Gateway to Europe delegation, Kuwait Proteges program, and visits from Bertie Ahern, Senator George Mitchell, and others.
CAYMAN-ISLANDS-YOUTH-ASSEMBLY-2007-2008-POSITION-PAPERS (1).PDFEwort Atkinson, MBA
The committee identified several issues with the current education system in the Cayman Islands and how it impacts youth employment. Some of the key issues included a lack of parental involvement, low academic expectations, and inadequate vocational training opportunities. If these issues are not addressed, some of the possible negative outcomes mentioned were an increase in juvenile crime, continued dependence on foreign labor, and higher rates of poverty. The committee emphasized the importance of improving education standards and increasing vocational training to better prepare Caymanian youth for the job market and make them less reliant on foreign workers.
This newsletter provides updates on programs and events happening in the Massillon City School District. It discusses the United Way volunteering at local schools to read with students. It also profiles the growing Career Technical Education program and opportunities it provides for students. Additionally, it informs readers about the Issue 34 renewal levy that generates $2 million annually for the district and maintains current operations and programming if passed.
This document discusses citizenship education and outlines various initiatives and programs at a school to promote citizenship. It describes the school's efforts to integrate citizenship across subjects and encourage participation in activities like the eco-school program, youth parliament, volunteering opportunities, and cross-curricular projects to develop students' skills, knowledge, and values around citizenship. The school aims to continuously improve and expand its citizenship education through curriculum audits, sharing best practices, and increasing collaborative projects.
This document summarizes the May 2011 issue of Youth News, a newsletter produced by Voluntary Youth Services (VYS) for youth workers in Devon. Due to loss of funding from Devon Youth Service, this may be the last issue circulated beyond VYS member organizations. VYS is encouraging membership to allow continued access to benefits like Youth News. The newsletter includes information on events, training, resources and national youth news. It also announces an upcoming Annual General Meeting to discuss VYS's future role in supporting the voluntary youth sector.
The document summarizes the Chinese-American Planning Council's (CPC) 50th anniversary celebration events, including the 2014 Walkathon & Family Day Fair. It describes CPC's origins in 1965 and growth to become one of the largest non-profit providers serving the Asian-American community in New York City. At the Walkathon event, thousands gathered to raise awareness and funds, and celebrate CPC's 50 years of serving immigrant communities through social services. The event featured cultural performances and honored the organization's continued work empowering youth leaders.
The Fairer Fife Commission was established by Fife Council in September 2014 to take a strategic overview of the scale, scope and nature of poverty in Fife and the effectiveness of activity currently undertaken to address such poverty. The Commission was tasked to report with recommendations to Fife Council and Fife Partnership by November 2015.
The funding of $139,690 from Status of Women Canada will be used to cover expenses like the Executive Director and Outreach Communicator's salaries, workshops, travel, training manual preparation, office rent, equipment and supplies, publicity and promotions, and transportation costs. It will help develop the business skills of 139 immigrant women in Durham Region over 18 months.
RBC Office of Student Activities and Leaderrship Annual Report FY16Michael Rogers
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership at Richard Bland College held over 100 events in the 2016 fiscal year, attended by over 5,000 students. Key events included speakers on topics like the Holocaust, field trips for experiential learning, and campus-wide events like Homecoming. Student organizations and leadership opportunities helped foster student responsibility and community. Events also promoted diversity and an inclusive community through partnerships with local groups.
The document summarizes a visit by guests from Poland to Holy Trinity Kariobangi Catholic Church in Nairobi, Kenya on April 30th, 2012. It describes the various groups visited, including youth groups focused on boxing, environmental conservation and transforming lives. Challenges facing the youth like unemployment and lack of skills training are also outlined. The visitors and parish priest both expressed gratitude for the work being done to promote peace and transform the community.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses the passing of Huey Paul Long, a maintenance worker at USC who worked at the university for over 30 years. Long was well-liked by his coworkers and students for his infectious smile and kindness. The ceremony for the annual Community Service Awards at USC is being revamped this year to include participation from more schools and recognize a broader range of community service work done by students.
This document summarizes the Washington Ireland Program (WIP) Class of 2016. It introduces 16 students from universities across Northern Ireland and Ireland who were selected to participate in WIP's leadership program in Washington DC. WIP aims to develop young leaders and build connections across communities on the island of Ireland by bringing diverse students together for skills training and relationship building. The Class of 2016 includes students studying various fields including politics, law, education, science and more.
War Child Canada's 2019 Annual Report summarizes the organization's work over the past year. It highlights that in 2019, War Child reached 499,000 children and adults affected by conflict through programs in Afghanistan, Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, Jordan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These programs focused on education, poverty reduction, legal protection, gender equality, and child safeguarding. The report also provides financial information, showing revenue of $17.9 million and expenses of $18.9 million for the year.
This document provides information about three Buddy Walk events organized by the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress to raise awareness and funds for programs that support people with Down syndrome. It discusses the impact of fundraising, giving examples of how funds are used for advocacy initiatives, family support programs, medical outreach, and more. Fundraisers are encouraged to utilize various tips and tools to maximize their efforts, including customizing fundraising pages and letters, sending emails, organizing events, and thanking donors.
Three First Nations in British Columbia - Squiala First Nation, Seabird Island First Nation, and Westbank First Nation - shared their experiences with Smith's Landing First Nation to help guide their development. The Nations explained how becoming self-governing and implementing economic development plans allowed them to develop community centers and fund services for their members, such as daycares, schools, and youth programs. They emphasized that achieving self-sufficiency takes time but results in stronger communities and prosperity. Smith's Landing was encouraged that with organization and persistence, they too could create needed infrastructure and services for their members.
This document provides guidance on using various social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and social media management tools. Some key points covered include:
- Twitter focuses on concise, shareable updates while Facebook emphasizes images and engaging followers directly.
- Google+ functions similarly to the original Facebook timeline and can help with search engine optimization.
- Tools like Hootsuite, SocialBro, and Agora Pulse help schedule, analyze, and improve posts across multiple networks.
- Features like hashtags on Google+ can increase visibility, while Facebook insights and boosting help target specific audiences.
- Consistency, relevant content, and understanding each platform's audience are important for effective social media use.
The document proposes converting an industrial building into a co-working space called a "Co-Working Lab" consisting of autonomous modular cells (CELLS) that would provide individual offices and co-working spaces. The CELLS would be arranged on a flexible 1.2m x 1.2m grid across floors 1-4, accommodating companies of various sizes. They would provide heating, lighting, and acoustic insulation while maintaining the original industrial architecture and atmosphere. The ground floor would contain shared lobby and event spaces. This modular concept could potentially be adapted to other spaces and relocated as needed.
It tells about the connection of different wireless sensors so that data can be shared between them.the information provided by this environment is accessed by the user through internet.It has various topologies and protocols which you can see in this ppt.
Pemerintah Indonesia berencana mengembangkan industri halal untuk meningkatkan ekspor dan pariwisata. Industri halal diharapkan menjadi andalan baru untuk mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi. Berbagai kebijakan dan regulasi sedang disiapkan untuk mendukung pengembangan industri halal di Tanah Air.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
PCU - New Partnership at Christmas - 2017 (PCU Shares - Newsletter - Autumn ...Pentecostal Credit Union
New partnership at Christmas
We’re delighted to announce that we are now officially partnered with the New Testament Assembly in Tooting (NTA) in their long-established programme to deliver food hampers to people in Wandsworth at Christmas.
The Christmas Hamper Project was launched back in December 2008, by the late Amy Rose Powell MBE from the Women 2 Women ministry. She was concerned about members of the NTA Tooting Church, and people in the wider community, who were experiencing difficult times.
Responding to hardship
The project provides a box of food as a gift at Christmas to individuals or families in need – whatever their religious persuasion or ethnicity. Most of the boxes go to single parents, pensioners and households on a low income. The hampers – 2,914 of them in the past eight years – are delivered individually or via community groups.
The scriptural reference for the project is taken from Matthew 25:35-46:
“…for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me…
“Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.”
PCU sees this project as an important element of our corporate social responsibility programme. Corporate social responsibility is about contributing to the improvement of the community we are part of in some substantial way – and doing so in line with our ethics and values.
We view the local Christmas hamper programme as an essential local social service to individuals and families in desperate need at Christmas and we are privileged to take part in this.
The Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries held various work sessions and events over the past year until restrictions related to Covid-19 were put in place. Membership increased slightly to 137. Work focused on removing invasive plant species and reinstalling edging. A series of talks were given on historical figures buried in the cemeteries. Interpretation panels were installed to highlight memorials. Research into the histories of buried individuals continued. The annual anniversary event in July attracted more local groups. The group continued raising awareness of the cemeteries through its website and local outreach.
Students at several schools across the UK organized fundraising activities to raise awareness and money to support global justice issues and aid agencies like CAFOD, with events including writing letters to politicians, concerts, football matches, and art displays, raising over £5,000 total. Youth groups also participated in special event days focused on issues like ending Gaza's blockade and global poverty.
Youth Action Teams (YATs) are groups of young volunteers that work to promote youth volunteering in their local communities. They help recruit young volunteers, identify issues of importance to youth, and develop projects to address them. YATs also provide feedback to organizations on involving young people, celebrate volunteering through events, and contribute online content about volunteering opportunities from a youth perspective.
The document provides an overview of the activities of a nonprofit organization over multiple years, including coordinating volunteers, fundraising events, community partnerships, and programs that helped hundreds of individuals with services like education, housing, and food. Key accomplishments include raising over $100,000 through fundraising campaigns, hosting community discussions on important issues, and gaining national recognition for their work.
The document is the 2008 annual report of the Victoria University SIFE club. It summarizes the club's activities and accomplishments in its first year, including 3 projects completed impacting 170 people, recruiting 19 new members, and generating $11,197 in contributions. It highlights the club's project assisting African immigrant business owners in the western suburbs of Melbourne who were struggling to adapt their business practices to the Australian market. The project provided workshops taught by business experts to help the owners develop skills in areas like financial management, marketing, and business planning.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City District 9675 held its weekly meeting on July 29th, 2013. President Keith welcomed guests and reported on the club's donations to Rotary Health. Glenn Gardner will be inducted as a new member. The club will help sell food at a fundraising event for the Harris Park Community Centre. John Totonjian discussed promoting members' vocations. Guest speaker Gail Ladner from the Leukaemia Foundation discussed the organization's research, support services, and transportation assistance for patients. Upcoming district meetings were announced. The meeting concluded with reminders about apologies and next week's guest speaker.
The document provides a summary of activities from the E-Club of Southern Africa D9400 in October 2017. It discusses a Night at the Races fundraiser held by the club, a visit from German Rotarians to discuss partnership projects, international fellowship with Swedish Rotarians, and highlights of various health focused projects including the Rotary Family Health Days and a Wellness Day event. It also mentions World Polio Day activities and recognition of clubs that received the Presidential Citation award.
Community of Youth has been operating for three years out of Lords Taverners Woodside youth club. Over the past year, they held several community events including a pensioners tea party, Halloween celebrations, a Christmas festival, and Coystock music festival which over 500 people attended. Sessions are run 3 hours per week and cover topics like health, relationships, and life skills. The 25 member Coyaction volunteer team plans events, runs sessions, recruits for the National Citizen Service, and engages in political and democratic activities. The group aims to expand music opportunities and has seen some members perform locally. Community of Youth expresses gratitude to its funders and supporters for enabling its youth programs.
This document provides a summary of various programs funded by the Victorian Government to support young people. It describes initiatives such as Advance, AFL Youth Central Rookie Reporter Program, Be Heard! and SYN Media, Centre for Multicultural Youth, Engage!, FReeZA, and Get Published. For each initiative, it provides a brief description of the program goals and impact, such as the number of young people served each year. The summary also includes a short section about the Victorian Government's vision for young people to experience healthy and fulfilling lives with opportunities to achieve their potential.
This document provides an interim project evaluation report for the "Online for Better Lives" digital inclusion project. The project partners three community organizations, a local authority, and a social enterprise to provide digital literacy training to marginalized communities in North Kensington. The report outlines the background and goals of the project, describes the participant communities of Stable Way Residents Association and Al Hasaniya, and discusses the methodology used in delivering the project and evaluating its outcomes. The evaluation utilized various research tools including examining documents, conducting case studies, and participant observation to analyze the impact of the project.
This document discusses sustaining funding for civil society advocacy in education. It presents research on the Commonwealth Education Fund (CEF), which has supported such advocacy in 16 countries since 2002. Interviews with over 500 stakeholders explored how to continue this work as CEF ends. The research concludes national Civil Society Education Funds (CSEFs) could fill gaps, with funds registered and managed locally to support civil society organizations' engagement with governments on education policy. Establishing independent, country-run CSEFs is presented as the best way to sustain advocacy once CEF closes.
The document discusses establishing national Civil Society Education Funds (CSEFs) to sustain advocacy for education by civil society organizations. It summarizes research conducted across 16 countries on funding for education advocacy. Key findings include:
1) Advocacy requires capacity building for CSOs, but receives limited unpredictable funding. The Commonwealth Education Fund is unique in supporting coalition building, budget monitoring, and policy dialogue for education.
2) Donor funding now focuses on direct budget support to governments, while local funds aim to stimulate partnerships, but with limited evidence of supporting advocacy.
3) Case studies of local funds in different countries provide lessons for CSEFs, such as ensuring independence and accountability in governance and operations. The experience
The Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville weekly bulletin provides information on the club's upcoming meeting and events. The meeting will feature a member presentation by Julie Haw on her personal and professional background. Recent events discussed include loading hospital beds for Sri Lanka and a presentation by David and Diane Waterhouse on their RAWCS work in countries like Cambodia, Nepal, and Mongolia. Upcoming events advertised include the annual writing competition awards evening on August 8th.
Central You Say, We Pay - Project information 2014SKCentralVoice
This document contains 14 project summaries requesting funding from the You Say, We Pay program. The projects cover a range of activities to support communities in Stockport, including drama productions, fishing trips, community events, activities for children, youth radio training, camping, baby/toddler groups, IT classes for older adults, and evening entertainment. The projects will benefit a total of over 1,000 people, focusing on children, families, young people, and older adults. Funding amounts requested range from £1,000 to £3,000 per project.
The document summarizes the findings from the author's research fellowship in New Zealand exploring how young people can lead creative change. Key findings include:
1) National backing and support from the Ministry of Youth Development has helped establish over 30 youth councils across New Zealand and increased opportunities for young people to participate in decision making.
2) Organizational culture has a large impact on how young people can lead. Successful organizations had open cultures where young people felt confident engaging with all staff.
3) Programs that fully embedded youth participation and leadership into their structures and business plans had the greatest impact. These organizations provided clear progression routes and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
The document provides short summaries of various activities held by different schools in England and Wales in support of CAFOD in October 2010. Students from several schools watched films about CAFOD's work, were interviewed about attending an event with the Pope, and met with CAFOD to learn about social justice. Other schools held fundraising events like fast day collections, chocolate fountains, and markets that raised thousands of pounds for CAFOD. Politicians also visited schools to discuss issues of poverty and climate change.
The document summarizes the launch of a new mental health "hub" in Tendring, Essex. The Citizens Advice Bureau in Clacton will run the pilot project, funded with £100,000 from Essex County Council, Essex Police and Crime Commissioner, and Tendring Council. The hub aims to improve patients' lives and save money by providing early intervention and assessments to prevent repeated hospital admissions. It will take referrals from GPs and police and assess patients' needs. The CAB chief said it could become a model adopted across Essex if successful in helping the community.
The document summarizes stakeholder meetings and consultations conducted by KIDS regarding the Lamb Inquiry into improving the special educational needs (SEN) assessment process. Over 200 parents and professionals attended three stakeholder events in London and Leeds in July 2009. Key problems identified included parents feeling ignored by services, a lack of child-centeredness, non-independent assessments, insufficient training, and poor communication. Suggested solutions focused on listening to and involving parents, keeping the child's needs central, ensuring professional independence, improving teacher training, and enforcing children's rights through inspection and legal support. A separate consultation gathered views from over 100 disabled children on their school and after-school experiences.
The newsletter summarizes various community engagement events hosted by the Community Engagement Team to discuss changes facing Kirklees Council. Over 86 events were supported that engaged over 980 residents. Events included The Big Lunch, which brought together mixed groups of people from different backgrounds, as well as meetings with community organizations like the Friends of Beaumont Park and Pakistan and Kashmir Welfare Association. The discussions focused on sharing skills and successes between community groups, as well as concerns around support for volunteers and opportunities for training and activities for youth.
Similar to Youth Participation Monthly Bulletin August 2011 (20)
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CONTENTS of MONTHLY BULLETIN Pg. No:
MIDLOTHIAN YOUTH PLATFORM - MYP 2
Monthly General Meeting update
Monthly Executive Meeting update
MYP Summer Beach Trip
MYP win film category of the Get the picture!
LOCAL AREA YOUTH FORUMS 5
Dalkeith Youth Forum - DYF
Newbattle Youth Forum - NYF
Penicuik Youth Forum - PYF
Lasswade Youth Forum - LYF
LYF‟s Family Fun Mela and Music Event
SECONDARY SCHOOLS REPRESENTATION 7
Autumn Term Plan for Midlothian
SPECIFIC INTEREST GROUPS 8
Kids In Care Krew - KICK
Gypsy Traveller Action Group – GTAG
MIDLOTHIAN MEMBERS OF THE SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT 10
MSYP Gina Clark MSYP
MIDLOTHIAN YOUNG CASH BACK FOR COMMUNITIES ASSESSORS 10
MIDLOTHIAN YOUTH LEGACY AMBASSADORS 11
MIDLOTHIAN PEOPLE‟S EQUALITY GROUP 11
MYP YOUTH PARTICIPATION RESOURCES 11
MIDLOTHAN YOUNGSCOT SUMMER ACADEMY & AWARD CEREMONY 12
NEW YOUNG SCOT SITE 13
YOUNGSCOT WOW 13
YOUTH PARTICIPATION FUNDING UPDATE 13
The Youth Participation in Midlothian Monthly Bulletin provides an update into the work of
young people who come together to make a difference to the lives of others and
improve their communities.
If you would like to find out more about youth participation opportunities, please contact
Clare Taylor-Brown – Community Learning & Development Worker – Youth Participation
on 0131 271 3714 or email: clare.taylor-brown@midlothian.gov.uk
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MIDLOTHIAN YOUTH PLATFORM:
MYP Monthly Meeting
MYP held their monthly meeting on the 11th August 2011 at the Dalkeith Arts Centre with 11
young people attending. Guests Steve Clark and Lesley Connell from Midlothian Council
Housing informed the group of their desire to set up a project to engage with young
people who would like to explore housing issues from various perspectives. Representative
groups and SYP updates were highlighted including opportunities and events. The main
focus of the meeting focused on a participatory evaluation of MYP.
6 members of MYP including 3 friends volunteered to make the LYF Family Fun day and
Music Event a success on the 12th August at Lasswade Community High School, doing face
painting, the tuck shop, beat the goalie and the entrance/register and information stall.
MYP Executive Meeting
MYP held their executive meeting at Newbattle Community Centre on Thursday the 25th of
August. 6 young people attended and guest Marc Forrester, National Development
Officer from YouthLink Scotland came to discuss the MYP cash back application to
develop a Youth bank In Midlothian. Other funding applications were discussed including
recent and upcoming events/opportunities and recognition of informal learning and
accreditation. Members also devised a letter with concerns around reduction of staff input
and fears concerning maternity leave.
If you would like to find out more about Youth participation or Midlothian Youth Platform, contact:
Clare Taylor-Brown on 0131 271 3714 or email: clare.taylor-brown@midlothian.gov.uk
Midlothian Youth Platform
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=181023141500
MYP Summer Beach Trip
On Wednesday, the 3rd August, 8 members came to the summer social beach trip to
Portobello. Emma Mason said of the event “It‟s been great to see everyone. It was a
lovely day; we had great fun and enjoyed the sunshine and the ice cream.”
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Midlothian Youth Platform win film category of the Get the picture! An
innovative media competition at the Scottish Parliament‟s Young
People‟s Day
Sophie Pitts and Ryan Sturrock, members of MYP at their information stall with Scottish
Parliament Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick.
Members of Midlothian Youth Platform Sophie Pitts and Ryan Sturrock and Midlothian MSYP
Gina Clark attended the Scottish Parliament‟s Young People‟s Day on 20th August as part
of its annual Festival of Politics.
More than 150 young people from across Scotland took part in „Get the Picture!‟ – a day of
hard-hitting political debate on issues affecting the under 25s. The highlight was a debate
chaired by the Big Brother Celebrity Hijack winner John Loughton in Holyrood‟s main
chamber. Earlier in the day groups took part in workshops run by STV, Conzo Studios,
PhotoVoice, Scottish Cartoon Art Studio, Peer Education Network and the Scottish Youth
Parliament, co-faciliated by Midlothian MSYP Gina Clark..
A key focus of the day‟s events was an innovative media competition called Get the
Picture! open to each of the groups to report on a local issue or story important to them.
Entries were judged by an expert panel comprised of: Scotland‟s Commissioner for Children
and Young People, Tam Baillie, STV‟s Alastair Tibbitt, Carnegie UK Trust Special Projects
Officer, Anne Marte Bergseng and Scottish Parliament‟s Head of Communications and
Research, Michelle Hegarty. The judges were looking for how newsworthy the reports
were. Submitting their film – Antisocial behavior: What‟s the big deal? MYP won the
category for best film and will receive a year‟s subscription to journalism magazine Press
Gazette and their success will be published on the Scottish Parliament‟s official website.
Councillor Peter Boyes, Cabinet Member for Education and Communities, said:
“Congratulations to Midlothian Youth Platform on winning this award. It is really
encouraging to see our young people play such an active role in highlighting the problem
of anti-social behaviour. The members of Midlothian Youth Platform put a lot of effort into
creating this award-winning documentary, and it is great to see their efforts recognised.”
Midlothian Youth Platform members Sophie Pitts and Ryan Sturrock
and Midlothian MSYP Gina Clark with the other winning groups
Inverclyde Youth Forum and Highland Children‟s Forum - Rebecca
Nicolson & Graeme Colgan.
To see the Antisocial Behaviour Film: What‟s the Big Deal! visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJKq80G7_KE
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LOCAL AREA YOUTH FORUMS:
Newbattle Youth Forum NYF:
6 members of NYF met on the 30th August at Newbattle Community Learning Centre. The
group said „bon voyage‟ to one of their workers, Claire Gibson, who recently graduated in
community education and is travelling abroad to Australia. In addition to this the group
decided to organise a fundraising event and after discussion, they decided upon a ceiligh
for families. Two members Emma and Rachel Cassells attended all the training sessions in
the Midlothian Young Scot Summer Academy.
If you would like to find out more about Newbattle Youth Forum, contact: Nicola Grant on 0131 270
5698 or email: nicola.grant@midlothian.gov.uk
Penicuik Youth Forum PYF:
5 members of PYF met on the 29th August at Penicuik High School. In attendance was
Annette Lang - Senior Regeneration Officer with Midlothian Council. After discussion, the
group agreed which actions the youth forum would lead on as part of neighbourhood
planning. Other matters discussed were the update on the proposed merger of the two
school campuses not going ahead and a cashback for communities application and a
funding application for the dragon‟s den.
If you would like to find out more about Penicuik Youth Forum, contact: Bruce Fraser on 01968
6644108 or email: bruce.fraser@midlothian.gov.uk
Dalkeith Youth Forum DYF:
3 DYF members met on the 8th August at the MARC building in Woodburn. They discussed
publicity and promotion of the youth forum, lookingat their new information leaflet. At their
next meeting they will explore various options to recruit new members to represent young
people in the local community.
If you would like to find out more about Dalkeith Youth Forum, contact: Gary Fraser on 0131 271 3496
or email: gary.fraser@midlothian.gov.uk
Lasswade Youth Forum LYF:
3 members of LYF met on the 8th August at Lasswade High School. The group concentrated
on the organization and facilitation of the event in the Lasswade area, taking place on the
12th August at Lasswade High School. Publicity and promotion of the event was a key item
on the agenda. In addition to advertisements on Black Diamond FM and Forth 1, the
advertiser, members distributed leaflets through local residents/doors on the 8th and
Wednesday the 10th of August.
The Family Fun mela and Music Event – 12th August
The event organized by LYF was attended by 96 local people, primarily children with their
parents. The event started at 1pm and finished at 6pm. Throughout the day, numerous
interactive activities were available such as: Face painting, Beat the Goalie, Arts and
Crafts – create your own funky bracelet, African Drumming, Hair braiding:
Beat the Goalie Create Your own face painting & hair braiding
Funky Bracelets
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Didgeridoo Workshops
African Drumming ·
A range of local youth bands and singers also performed at the event, such as: Carter Damm, Becca
Miller, the All new hifi copmbo. Qie Duietly, Jessica Addy and Duncan McQueen
Information stalls on local services and a tuck shop was also available. Derek Milligan,
Leader of Midlothian Council came along to the event and stated “It was nice to see the
kids all painted up and enjoying the different stalls. I was particularly impressed with the
amount of talented youngsters some from established bands as well as some randoms
coming together for a jamming session thoroughly enjoyed listening to them.”
The group raised over £350.00 which they will use to promote youth opportunities in the
local area.
If you would like to find out more about Lasswade Youth Forum, contact: Clare Taylor-Brown on 0131
271 3714 or email: clare.taylor-brown@midlothian.gov.uk
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LOCAL AREA YOUTH FORUMS:
FACEBOOK
All area Youth Forums have now got group facebook sites – Check it out!
Newbattle Youth Forum
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_161111203954372
Lasswade Youth Forum
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_211822038856937&ap=1
Penicuik Youth Forum
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_117698531652146&ap=1
Dalkeith Youth Forum
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_161111203954372
SECONDARY SCHOOLS REPRESENATION:
Previously school representation on Midlothian Youth Platform took place through
elections within school pupil councils, as members were already representatives for
their class/house peers. This approach worked for some schools and not for others.
MYP proposed changes to current approach:
Due to difficulty in recruiting and sustaining school representatives through school
pupil councils, Midlothian Youth Platform suggested that:
1. Elections take place outwith the pupil councils, promoting engagement and
involvement of all school pupils in the process of standing for election and
electing representation on to Midlothian Youth Platform.
2. MYP membership places for each Midlothian Secondary school increase from
2 to 3 places
3. Elected school representatives are co-opted by their school on to the School
Pupil Council
4. Elected school representatives sit on MYP for a term of 2 years –in the case of
the representative leaving school, then the school would support another
election for a replacement representative
Process and timescale:
Promotion of opportunity to stand for election on to MYP
Throughout the first 3 weeks of term (Aug18th – Sept 9th) the opportunity to
stand for election will be promoted through:
(Publicity materials – Posters and Leaflets, School Screens, GLOW, Young Scot
Midlothian Homepages, Assemblies, Head teachers/teachers, CLD staff, SYP
staff and MYP members at information and awareness raising lunch-time
sessions)
Interested individuals provided with information on role/responsibilities and
opportunities and application forms which need to be received by the CLD
Youth Participation Worker by September 9th
All candidates must deliver their manifesto in a 2 minute film – Filming to take
place week 12th -16th September
Candidate‟s information (from application form) and manifesto film are
uploaded on to their school Glow site 19th September
Alan Thomson has agreed to do this.
Promotion of pupils right to vote online for their preferred candidate
Online voting takes place through the Glow survey facility or survey monkey
over a 1week period wk commencing the 19th September, during which time
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candidates can promote themselves/answer questions from peers/put
posters up/etc.
Successful candidates are informed through GLOW on the 26th September
Supported by Colin Taylor- Head of Education, the following timetable has been
agreed:
Wk
No
Dates Action By
1-4 18th August –
9th Sept
Promotion of opportunity to stand
for election on to MYP
Interested individuals provided with
information on role/responsibilities
and opportunities and application
forms
Schools/CLD/MYP/SYP
End
of
Wk 4
9th September All completed application forms
received
Candidates & CLD -
Youth Participation
Wk 5 12th -15th
September
All candidates‟ manifestos filmed -
2 minutes maximum
CLD - Youth
Participation & MYP
Film maker
Wk 6 20th
September
Candidate‟s information and
manifesto film are uploaded on to
the Midlothian level Glow site with
sub-groups created for each
school
Alan Thomson
Wk 6 20th – 23rd
September
Online voting takes place through
the Glow survey facility or survey
monkey over a 1week period
Alan Thomson
Wk 7 26th September Successful candidates to represent
each school are identified
Alan Thomson
SPECIFIC INTEREST GROUPS:
The Young Gypsy Traveller Action Group –GTAG
The film and comic created by the GTAG group will now be
used as an educational resource for a number of gypsy
traveller awareness sessions delivered by Mhairi Craig -
Support/Development Worker, Gypsy Travellers with Shelter.
key findings from both the Gypsy Traveller Action Group and
the International Bright Young Sparks – IBYS are collated in the
Young Scot Access All Areas final report:
www.youngscot.net/files/filegetr.asp?ID=459
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The Kids In Care Krew - KICK
Some of the members of KICK in their new T-shirts funded by the Young Scot Action Fund
KICK Meetings
In August the KICK group met on 2 occasions. On the 10th August 7 members of the group
met at Dalkeith Arts centre to discuss issues around commitment to the group and
planning for the next few sessions. The group also discussed the remaining funds and how
to spend them
On the 18th August 7 KICK members met at Newbattle Community Learning Centre and
discussed child protection case conferences, examining various forms used by other local;
authorities and then split in top 2 groups to devise new forms for Midlothian‟s young people
to use for child protection case conferences.
The NEW „Having Your Say forms‟
Recently the group developed 2 new forms in place of the previous Having Your Say form:
one for under 12years; and one for over 12years.
These forms are now being used and so far feedback has been positive with one young
person reporting that they really enjopyed completing the form for his Looked After and
Accommodated Review meeting.
Participation in the SCSWIS-Focus Groups
On Thursday the 25th August, 5 members of the group met with Rosie Lawrence and 2 lay
inspectors at Dalkeith Arts centre to share their experiences of being looked after and
accommodated by Midlothian council. Those that attended represented young people in
residential care, foster care and care leavers.
Kick members participated and contributed positively in the session and enjoyed the focus
group experience.
The KICK film is now available to see on the KICK webpage on the Midlothian Young Scot
homepages: http://www.youngscot.org/features/?ss=1940&s=17&sr=768
If you would like to find out more about the Kids In Care Krew, contact: Clare Taylor-Brown on 0131
271 3714 or email: clare.taylor-brown@midlothian.gov.uk
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MIDLOTHIAN MEMBERS OF THE SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT
MSYP Gina Clark and the New Scottish Youth Parliament Campaign
Gina delivered a session on creative campaigning at the Festival of Politics Event on the
20th of August. This event included young people from 33 organisation members of SYP and
individuals all coming together for a day in the parliament to discuss issues that affect them
and look at ways in which young people can voice those issues. There was a marketplace
where young people mingled and found out more about each other‟s groups.
To find out more about SYP, visit: www.syp.org.uk or facebook.com/OfficialSYP or
twitter.com/OfficialSYP or youtube.com/OfficialSYP. If you would like to contact your MSYP,
email: gina.clark.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
Gina has been active in attending Penicuik neighbourhood development plan action
planning events and a report with regards young people and youth issues will be available
soon for distribution.
Gina wrote a column for the Dalkeith Advertiser with an update on national and local
matters week commencing the 8th August 2010.
Gina along with fellow Penicuik Youth Forum member Sophie Pitts and Midlothian Youth
Legacy Ambassador Ryan Sturrock attended the official switching on of the lights at
Penicuik Skate Park on Friday the 19th August.
Get in touch with Gina
This month Gina has set up a facebook page and a twitter account:
Twitter name : ginaclarkxx
Facebook name : Gina Clark MSYP
On both these sites Gina will be posting upcoming events, what she has been up to, discuss issues
and get your views. So please add Gina to your friends and pass on to other young people in your
area.
MIDLOTHIAN YOUNG CASH BACK FOR COMMUNITIES ASSESSORS
Every local authority CashBack for Communities Fund Assessment Panel
includes young people to complement the other assessors from
voluntary youth work organisations and statutory services. Ryan Sturrock
stepped up to take on this role for Midlothian. The role of CashBack
Assessors is to score applications submitted from youth work
organisations in their area, provide a two page electronic summary of
the application and score which is then used at the local assessment
panel to assist with making awards. Ryan attended a session of Bid Assessment Training
(BAT) on the 28th July 2011 and will be scoring applications in September.
To find out more about cashback for communities, visit:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Justice/public-safety/17141/cashback
The New Scottish Youth Parliament Campaign is Marriage Equality - to allow
same-sex couples to marry and to extend civil partnerships to heterosexual
couples. Gina has emailed MSPs, the local MEP and councillors to inform
them of the campaign and asks young people who are supportive to sign
the petition "Scottish Government: Consult on same-sex marriage and
registration of civil partnerships now!"
Visit: http://www.change.org/petitions/scottish-government-consult-on-
same-sex-marriage-and-registration-of-civil-partnerships-now
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From left to Right: Ryan Sturrock, Karen Watson and Cathy McKenzie
Cathy McKenzie, Karen Watson and Ryan Sturrock are the Commonwealth Games 2014
Youth Legacy Ambassadors for Midlothian. As Youth Legacy Ambassadors they will help
ensure that the Games leave a lasting legacy of a more active, healthier and sustainable
Scotland in their communities.
To find out more about Youth
Legacy Ambassadors: http://www.youngscot.org/youthlegacy/?ss=1942&s=503&sr=1784&ID=28581
MIDLOTHIAN PEOPLE‟S EQUALITY GROUP
Ryan Sturrock a member of „Midlothian People‟s Equality Group‟ or MPEG which promotes
equality, challenges prejudice and encourages collaboration between different
communities of people across the Midlothian has been involved in participatory rapid
appraisals, which is a way of doing research which enables people to quickly and easily
express their point of view.
For detailed information about MPEG contact Margaret Petrie, Equalities Engagement Officer,
Midlothian Council. Email: Margaret.Petrie@midlothian.gov.uk, Tel No: 0131 271 3449.
MYP YOUTH PARTICIPATION RESOURCES (Films)
A number of resources are available which can be used to raise awareness of youth issues
and as educational resources, if you would like hard copies, contact Clare Taylor-Brown.
The International Bright Young Sparks - IBYS (BME group) who examined racism in the
community - Film: http://www.youngscot.org/features/?ss=1937&s=17&sr=768
The Gypsy Traveller Action Group - GTAG who shared insight into their culture and
concerns with their living conditions on-site- Film:
http://www.youngscot.org/features/?ss=1938&s=17&sr=768
The PEST group who carried out research with young people with disabilities leaving
special education. - Film: http://www.youngscot.org/features/?ss=1939&s=17&sr=768
Antisocial Behaviour Film: What‟s the Big Deal!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJKq80G7_KE
Karen Watson organized a
meeting with Young Scot to
look at ways of promoting
and funding basketball in
Midlothian on the 25th
August.
Ryan Sturrock attended the
official ceremony
celebrating the lights at the
skate park in
Penicuik.
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Young Scot Summer Training Academy
On the second of August 12 young people from the local authority area participated in the
third and final session “Media Savvy” of the Midlothian Young Scot Summer Academy. The
Summer Academy is a partnership project between Midlothian Community Learning &
Development section and Young Scot.
Media Savvy
The Media is part of our everyday life. Newspapers, TV, radio and the internet are all part of
the mix, providing an enormous amount of information and opinion. Whether you want to
better understand how the media works, how you can influence it, learn media skills or
have an amazing project you think everyone should know about, this is the course for you.
This course uses real life example and shares tips and experience to give young people an
essential grounding in influencing the media in their lives.
Ten young people attended the media savvy session.
Participants Feedback:
What did you learn today?
What media means
I need to talk louder
I learnt a lot today
How to film
I learned a lot of new skills to do with media
Interviewing
What did you enjoy today?
EVERYTHING
Filming
Mostly everything
Winning
Doing the interview
I enjoyed the filming + Winning
What are you going to take away with you?
Sweet Wrapper
Present
Skills I learnt
The stuff I learnt
I‟m more interested in media
The stuff I learnt and a present
All the information
I‟m going to use all the skills I have learnt to do more filming stuff
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Award Ceremony:
An evening celebration of achievement took place on Monday evening the 29th August
2011, from 6.30-7.30pm at the Dance studio in the Kabin, Loanhead. This event was for
both participants and their families to recognise the skills gained throughout the Young Scot
Summer Academy training.
Donald Mackay – Director of Education & Children‟s Services presented the certificates to
participants and stated “It was great to present these certificates to this talented group of
young people who have been honing their skills and are now able to utilise a variety of
different media approached such as video and podcasting, etc. to express themselves and
their views.”
If you would like to find out more about Youth participation or would like to participate in the Summer
Academy, contact: Clare Taylor-Brown on 0131 271 3714 or email: clare.taylor-
brown@midlothian.gov.uk
New Young Scot Site – Makeover!
Young Scot WOW
Young Scot WOW( What‟s On Where) is now the site to promote opportunities to young
people. If you would like instruction on how to post opportunities /upload opportunities
email the CLD Youth Participation worker clare.taylor-brown@midlothian.gov.uk.
To find out what‟s on where, visit: http://www.youngscotwow.org/
YOUTH PARTICIPATION FUNDING UPDATE
Received:
Lasswade Youth Forum - LYF raised £350.00 at the Family Fun Mela and Music Event.
Partially completed Applications:
1. Cashback for Communities to establish a Midlothian YouthBank and
2. Cashback for Communities to facilitate a youth participation and representation
residential
End of funded project Evaluations:
The Community Safety funded „Antisocial Behaviour Film: What‟s the Big Deal!” project
report has been completed and accepted by the Community Safety Fund.
Young Scot have launched a new version of their site, which is a
brand new build, still hosting the range of information, both local
and national, it will be an entry point to the Rewards systems later in
the year. Check it out!