Edinburgh Young Scot is a youth information and discount initiative for 11-18 year olds in Edinburgh.

It encourages and supports young people's involvement in decision-making about services that affect them.

Why not go to the cinema this weekend?

There are some new interesting movies out such as Alice in Wonderland, starring Johnny Depp or The Crazies starring Lane Carroll

Also, on the Wednesday the 10th of March, the new Matt Damon film Green Zone will be introduced to cinemas near you.

Check out a review of The Lovely Bones by Kim Ritchie

Also see what other films might interest you at The Filmhouse!

• The Lovely Bones
• Filmhouse

• Fun Facts

Did you guess correctly from last weeks facts?

This is the false fact - Your spine is the longest bone in your body

Try your luck at these facts about countries and weather on earth, which one do you think is incorrect?

The Amazon Rainforest is bigger than the whole of Britain.

More than 30 tornadoes are reported every year in the UK — although they rarely cause serious damage.

If all the ice in the Antarctic melted, the world's oceans would rise by nearly 67m (220 feet), or the height of a 20-storey building.

The windiest place on Earth is Port Martin, in Antarctica. Here winds average more than 40mph on at least 100 days every year. The place with the least wind is also in Antarctica, at a site called Dome A. Here the wind hardly blows at all. This shows how Antarctica is a place of extremes.

If 10cm of snow melts in a glass it would produce only about 1cm of water.

• Health Opportunities Team
• Hot Hoose

Health Opportunities Team provide sexual and emotional health services for young people (aged 12-25) in the Liberton/Gilmerton and Portobello/Craigmillar areas of Edinburgh.

They provide 1-1 support for young people who are experiencing difficulties, sexual and emotional health group work, physical activity groups and training for workers who want to increase their skills and their confidence when working with young people.

Follow the links for more information.

• Sleep Council

Yes, that is right, National Bed Month. Sorry to disappoint you though this does not mean a whole month in bed!

National Bed Month is about promoting the benefits and raising awareness about the need for a good nights sleep!

Most teenagers need around 8 - 9 hours sleep, how much do you get?

Do you spend the twilight hours texting, twittering, chatting and playing games?

Here are some benefits to a good nights sleep

• Healthier looking skin

• Both you and your brain grows while you are asleep

• You will have more energy

Some general tips to get that good nights sleep

• Regular exercise - 20 minutes 3 times a week will help

• Try and reduce your caffeine intake - less coffee and fizzy drinks

•  Try not to eat too much before going to bed

For more information go to the Sleep Council website

Get ready to take part in your first General Election!

Did you turn 18 since May 2005? Or are you celebrating your 18th birthday in the next few months? If so, the forthcoming General Election could be your first chance to have your say on who represents you at Westminster.

But to cast your vote, you'll need to be on the electoral register. A General Election can be called at any time between now and June 2010, so now's the time to act.

It is easy to check if you are registered to vote. Just contact the Electoral Registration Office on 0131 344 2500 or email enquiries@lothian-vjb.gov.uk. .

• Young Enterprise

Do you have what it takes to be your own boss?

Like the idea of being self employed?

Think you have a great idea for a new business venture but not sure how to get started?

Well look no further... help is on the way!

If you're aged between 16 - 24, help is at hand with starting up your own business from Young Enterprise.

Advice and training is available on everything from developing your ideas to writing your marketing plan. Funding of up to £5,000 and a trial trading grant may also be available!

For more information on setting up your own business follow the link.

• More funding info

• Young Scot WOW - What's On Where

Bored? Need something to do? Check this out!

WOW is the Young Scot What's On Where search engine of national and local youth opportunities.

To find out more, go to www.youngscotwow.org

• Local Youth Forums

Local Youth Forums are a chance for you to have your say on issues that affect your life. Debates, discussions and actions at Youth Forums can affect decisions made at a local level, all the way up to the highest level in government. You can make a difference!

Follow the link above to get more information.

• Smartcard

Get your Edinburgh Young Scot card!!!

The Edinburgh Young Scot / One Edinburgh card is the City of Edinburgh Council's smartcard that gives young people access to a wide range of services locally and nationally.

If you would like to apply for a new card, pick up an application at your local library or call 0131 200 2350 to request one to be sent to you.

To find out more about the Edinburgh Young Scot card, follow the link above.