Welcome to Argyll & Bute
last updated 30th June
Argyll and Bute Young Scot has loads to offer in your area, whether you live in the centre of Helensburgh, a village in Mid Argyll, or the tip of Mull - there's something in it for you.
We aim to give you all the information you need to know as a young person living in Argyll and Bute, its jam-packed with info on all aspects of life- all you need to know about moving into secondary school, or leaving school; local contacts for places you can get help, links to helpful sites or the hundreds of places you can use your Young Scot card.
If you would like to write for these pages, check out the Hack Pack section on how to get involved.
Roanna
Young Scot/ Dialogue Youth Coordinator
What we're all about
What we're all about
Argyll and Bute Young Scot covers Oban, Lorn and The Isles, Mid Argyll, Kintyre & Islay, Bute & Cowal and Helensburgh & Lomond. We have a base in each area and offer services unique to each. To find out more, click on the link above.
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Argyll and Bute Young Scot is now doing text messages!!! You can get info on activities, events and information relevant to you, just give us your mobile number when you register your Young Scot Card! Just go to the Register section.
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Scottish Youth Parliament
Elections 2009
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Scottish Youth Parliament election to find two members to represent Argyll and Bute. We had an amazing response with over 1800 votes over the week.
The result was:
Shona-Verity 190 vote
Anthony 974 votes
Ashley 166 votes
Rian 506 votes
Well done to Anthony and Rian, who are our new MSYPs.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, and to all four candidates for all their hard work in raising the profile of the SYP.
Vote for Anthony Allan Because....
I have only recently become aware of the Youth Parliament - through the newspaper and speaking to some of the previous MSYP's - and I was delighted at the chance to make the views of young people in Argyll and Bute count. I am a firm believer that when an opportunity like this presents itself, that it should be used to voice the feelings and beliefs of those that are being represented - not just used as a platform for an individuals own particular opinions and differences. It would be an honour, to represent Argyll and Bute at the Scottish Youth Parliament and bring the voice of young people to the heart of decision making - decisions that will affect them most of all, in the future.
Voting has now closed
Vote for Rian MacAllister Because....
I believe that I would make a valuable representative for Argyll and Bute in the SYP for the following reasons:- 1) I established a Politics Club and organised mock elections in my school and so have some experience of organising events and political campaigning. 2) As a visually impaired person I would be a voice for disabled people and could provide a personal perspective on ocular health provision in Argyll and Bute. 3) I am studying Gaidhlig at school and have a deep interest in the preservation of Scotland's heritage for future generations. Vote for me and I will represent you.
Voting has now closed.
What's On
Splashdown 09
Summer Splashdown is here! For all the details on where you can use your card to get FREE travel and FREE leisure, click the link above.
WOW
A brand new search engine called Young Scot WOW (What's on Where) has been launched. It's a big database listing activities for young people and it works like a search engine. You can search for anything from cinemas and local youth clubs to volunteering opportunities. You can search for information by age or activity. So check it out for yourselves, just go to www.youngscotwow.org
Remember it's new, so keep checking back as more activities will be added. If you are part of a group, a group leader, or know of a group that would benefit from being included on the Young Scot WOW database, contact Roanna Taylor (details at bottom of page).
Think Summer, think Stramash!
The 2009 Stramash Summer Programme is now available. They have a whole range of exciting courses,activities and adventure holidays including sailing, canoeing, kayaking, bushcraft, orienteering, archery and adventure days for ages 8-18 throughout Scotland.
Check out their website using the link above for more details.
Freestyle Friday
Atlantis Leisure opens it doors every Friday to high school aged YP with full run of the centre and a huge range of activities.
For more informations, check out the link above.
Young Drivers Project
Campbeltown Young Drivers project will be starting soon. If you would like to take part, please get in touch with PC Lindsay Wallace or PC Jonathon Bruce at the police office, or applications forms available from Young Scot.
Keep checking back for details on other areas.
Consultations
MAYP Plans to Move to New School
Since coming under new management, the Mid Argyll Youth Project has grown to bursting point.
With the old primary school lying empty, they have seen the potential to expand. We want to know what your views are, tell us if you think it's a good idea; will it work; would you use it????
Login and put your comments on to the discussion boards
Information
Health News
Young and free? About 1 in 10 sexually active young people have Chlamydia, but most have no symptoms. If it's left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems, but it's easy to diagnose and treat.
If you're under 25, male and you live in Argyll & Bute, you can get a free and confidential Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea test via Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland's brand new Young & Free scheme.
It's really easy to use and you can get your result by text, mobile or email. Click link above to find out how to get a test kit posted out to you.
Community Planning
Heard people talking about community Planning, but don't have a scooby what its about - well have a look at the website linked above, it tells you what's involved, who's involved and more importantly….. how you can get involved.
Local Info
Got a question? Looking for information?
If you want local information on a range of topics, look no further! Just pick from the list above to get advice from local agencies providing a service for the people of Argyll and Bute.
Latest
Young Voices Need to be Heard
Are you fed up with decisions being made for you? Youth Focus is a new initiative designed to get your views herd by the people who shape Argyll and Bute.
For a report of the last Youth Focus meeting, follow the link above. If you would like to get involved, please get in touch.
Information
Health News
Young and free? About 1 in 10 sexually active young people have Chlamydia, but most have no symptoms. If it's left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems, but it's easy to diagnose and treat.
If you're under 25, male and you live in Argyll & Bute, you can get a free and confidential Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea test via Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland's brand new Young & Free scheme.
It's really easy to use and you can get your result by text, mobile or email. Click link above to find out how to get a test kit posted out to you.
Community Planning
Heard people talking about community Planning, but don't have a scooby what its about - well have a look at the website linked above, it tells you what's involved, who's involved and more importantly….. how you can get involved.
Local Info
Got a question? Looking for information?
If you want local information on a range of topics, look no further! Just pick from the list above to get advice from local agencies providing a service for the people of Argyll and Bute.
National Entitlement Card
Your Young Scot card just got Better!!!!
Young Scots are now able to enjoy cheaper travel on buses, trains and ferries thanks to the new Concessionary Travel Scheme.
To find out how this will work and how to get one of these cards, click 'smartcards' in Argyll and Bute sections or on the link above.
Inportant! Now get even more discounts on train travel! Details on link above.
Contact Us!
The above link will take you to the helpful contacts page of the website. There you will find a full list of phone numbers and addresses for various groups and clubs throughout Argyll and Bute.
If there's any groups you are involved in, that you think might be of interest to young people, then please let us know and we will get your details put up on the website. Just e-mail your details to info@abys.demon.co.uk
Young Scot Satellite Bases
If you are near one on the main towns in Argyll and Bute - why not pop into one of the local bases to find out what's going on? Click on the link above to find out where they are!
Young Scot / Dialogue Youth Office
We're the people to speak to if there's anything and everything you ever wanted to know about Argyll and Bute Young Scot! We are also the central Dialogue Youth Unit, acting as a support and resource base to ensure young people in Argyll and Bute have an effective voice…
Address: Mid-Argyll Youth Project, Union Street, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8JF
Phone: 01546 600035
Email: youngscot@argyll-bute.gov.uk
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