Welcome to East Ayrshire
Hey and welcome to the East Ayrshire pages!
Our pages are jam packed with the hottest happenings in the area. You'll find heaps of useful info from when the local youth clubs are on to where you can snap up discount with your Shout, NEC/Young Scot Cards. And remember - if you hold the key to top tips or useful information that might help other young people - tell us and we'll spread the word!
PODCAST...Have A Listen
Thanks to the young people from the Youth Outreach Radio Group in Kilmarnock Academy for their podcast. The group were exploring the issue of sectarianism in East Ayrshire. Listen to the Sectarianism in Ayrshire Podcast.
Equality Scheme
East Ayrshire has produced equality schemes and action plans for race, disability and gender. The schemes outline how the Council will ensure that in carrying out its various functions it will do so having due regard to eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment and to promote equality of opportunity.
These Schemes can be viewed on the East Ayrshire Council website.
SUMMER FUN!
Check out our News and What's On sections for the latest events and activities you can get involved in this summer!
From summer programmes, sporting fun, live gigs and much, much more there's something for everyone.
Happy surfing!
TOP AWARDS UP FOR GRABS!
If ur between 12 - 25 & fancy working 2wards an award 2 help u get ahead in life - u need 2 contact Dialogue Youth NOW!We'll fill u in all the sorts of things u can get involved in in the area - and u never know - work ur already doing might count!Check out ur News section 4 more info!Go 4 it!
YOUTH CLUBS IN YOUR AREA!
Bored doing the same things week in week out? Why not check out your local youth club! It's a great opportunity to chill out with your friends, get involved in fun activities and have a great time!
Check out our What's On section for a full list of the youth clubs and groups in your area!
Go on - you don't know what you're missing!
FANCY FOOTWORK
If you're a bit of footballing star of the future or if you just like a kick-around with your mates you'll want to check this out!
St Joseph's Leisure Centre and Grange Leisure Centre are now offering synthetic football pitches for hire for one or two hour sessions.
The artificial pitches cost:
- Adult 11 a side 1 hour - £44
- Adult two hour match - £80
- Junior 11 a side - £27.50
- Junior two hour match - £55
If you're interested or want to find out more contact St Joseph's Leisure Centre on (01563) 545929 or Grange Leisure Centre on (01563) 536997 between Monday to Friday 5pm - 10pm Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm.
EMPOWER YOURSELF FOR BIGGER THINGS!
Do u want 2 pick up the skills u need to hold down a job or bag yourself a place on the college course you've always dreamt of??
WELL - NOW'S YOUR CHANCE!
PEZ - Personal Empowerment Zone - is an 18-week action packed programme designed 2 help u develop the skills u need to progress on2 a college course or employment. You'll take part in heaps of activities including:
Street League - (Sports / Personal Fitness)
Enterprise - (Entrepreneurship)
Work Experience - (Employability)
Fire Reach Week - (Safety Awareness)
Local Investigation - (Initiative)
You'll also have the chance to work towards core skill qualifications in communications, problem solving and working with others!
Fancy it? Contact Dan Vance at Kilmarnock College on 01563 523501 (ext 4122) or 07874 280 099 or email vancem@kilmarnock.ac.uk
The next programme kicks off on Monday 31st August 2009.
What r u waiting 4?!
SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Do you know who your local member of the Scottish Youth Parliament is? Do you need to contact them? Got any issues to discuss or comment to make? Want to know more about the Scottish Youth Parliament?
The local Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament now have their own page where they will be keeping young people informed with news updates about the Scottish Youth Parliament's business.
To find out more go to our Scottish Youth Parliament page.
FREE SWIMMING WHEN YOU FLASH YOUR YOUNG SCOT / NEC CARD
If you are a Young Scot card holder or a NEC for Young People holder you can get free public swimming sessions at the following pool:
DOON (DALMELLINGTON - Tel: 01290 550665)
Contact your local pool for more details and remember to take your Young Scot/NEC card with you.
East Ayrshire's National Entitlement Card for Young People
The new National Entitlement Card for young people is a free electronic card for all young people aged 11 to 26. The card has been created by the Scottish Government, Young Scot, East Ayrshire Council and other organisations working together so that it's easier for you to use their services. To find out more about the card go to our Smartcards section.
If you need more help please contact East Ayrshire Dialogue Youth team on 01290 429374 for further information or if you need help completing the application form.
CONTACT US NOW!
Have you got a way with words or fancy yourself as a writer / journalist? If so, WE NEED YOU!
We're keen to get young people like you onboard to write funky and exciting pieces for the thousands of young people across East Ayrshire who surf our site!
You don't need experience or qualifications - just bags of enthusiasm! And the coolest bit - your name will be plastered next to your article for all to see!
It's up to you what you write about. It can be anything from what's on in your area to a review of the latest cinema block buster. You might even just want to share jokes or stories with us! Whatever it is - we want to hear it!
Email: youngscot@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Phone: 01290 429374
Text: 07795 506 390
YOUNG SCOT INFO-LINE - 0808 801 0338
If you want information on anything from part-time jobs. to finding a job, to sports clubs in your area then there's a brand new service for you.
It's called the Young Scot InfoLine and you can phone 0808 801 0338 (Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm) with any of your questions.
It's FREE to call from your home phone and/or your mobile.
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