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**FACT**
The Nut Room- Animal trainer Michael Alexander and his team spent 19 weeks training 40 squirrels for the squirrel room scene. The squirrels were trained to sit on stools while they opened nut shells and dropped the nuts onto a conveyor belt
Joke Of The Week
A woman rushed to see her doctor, looking very much worried and all strung out. She rattles off: "Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled and pasty, my eyes were bloodshot and bugging out, and I had this corpse-like look on my face! What's WRONG with me, Doctor!?"
The doctor looks her over for a couple of minutes, then calmly says: "Well, I can tell you that there ain't nothing wrong with your eyesight."
Qoute of the Week
"My mother taught me to walk proud and tall 'as if the world was mine'". Sophia Loren. born 1934
Bebo
Midlothian Youth Platform
"TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFRENCE!!"
MYP has a new bebo site.
to get the link Click here.
YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE YEAR
Sweet taste of success! PM backs hunt for good young people to win £6,000Contest organisers are looking for young people in every council area across Scotland who give to their families or communities. They can be young carers who look after relatives at home or youngsters who go out into the community to run clubs or fundraise. Members who do good work for their youth clubs are often nominated by youth workers.
how the full article please Click Here
ROARS NOT whispers
Poverty…Puzzled?On Saturday, 25th April 2009 in Perth College,Roars not Whispers will be running "Poverty…Puzzled?"If you are aged 16 to 25 and living in Scotland, we want to hear from you! Full article click hereSpringClean2009
VOLUNTEERS WANTED Please help us to clean up for Keep Scotland Beautiful's National Spring Clean Saturday 25th April at 10.00 am Bonnyrigg-Poltonhall-RosewellWalkway/Cycleway Contact: Ian Baxter (663 4294)St Cyr Park, Bonnyrigg (Campview Road end)Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Community Council www.bonnyriggandlasswade.com for more infomation please log on to www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/springclean
MYP at the SYP National Meeting
Since June 2008 Community Learning and Development (C.L.D) staff have supported 22 young people: all members of Midlothian Youth Platform MYP to learn more about youth democracy, citizenship and the Scottish Youth Parliament SYP.
The SYP is a young people's parliament designed by young people, led by young people...for the benefit of young people. The SYP vision is: "To have a Scotland in which young people realise their potential, become full and active citizens and play a key part in all dcisions which affect their lives."
The Following feedback is from the 9 young people who attended the June sitting in Dunfermline, Fife.
Black Diamond FM107.8 Fun Factor
The show is Broadcast To Midlothian & South Edinburgh Every Monday to Friday From 6pm to 7pm on Black Diamond 107.8 FM. see more on fetures Click Here
National Conversation
The Midlothian Youth Platforum went to meet the first misister Alex Salmond at the Young Scot Futurama National Conversation on the 12th on November 2008. Find out more about the Midlothian Local Conversation Findings in the Features section.
Midlothian Youth Platform MYP celebrate their identity with Roars not Whispers!
Ten young people from Midlothian celebrated their identity with a Roar not a Whisper at the Trade Halls in Glasgow on the 24th January 2009 For more infomation Click Here
Burns Resurrection
On the 22nd of January 2009 at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh. 800 young people and youth workers for the biggest youth event in the New Year for the Homecoming. For more info, Click here
Midlothian Youth Representation residential
This is the lastest Report on the Midlothian Youth Representation residential which took place in October 2008 read the whole report Click here
Free Young Driver's course in Penicuik
Do you know all the pitfalls and legal things you will need to do and know? Want to learn some basic car maintenance?This is a FREE 6 week course covering all things CAR, from applying for a licence, to insurance. Legal requirements, basic maintenance; what to do if there's an accident ...The course finishes up with an awards ceremony and participating in an Indoor Grand Prix event at RacelandFor further details or to book your place email: info@penicuik-y.co.uk or call the YMCA on 01968 674851 Find out more on Features by Clicking Here
Midlothian Rock Concert!
The Midlothian Rock Concert was the best Rock Gig in Midlothian in 2008. Bands who performed on the night were: BOTN, Holy bartenders and a few acoustic sets !! find out more about what it was like Click Here Midlothian Rock Concert was organised by members of the Newbattle Youth Forum: Karen Watson and Bronwyn Roe.
Phoenix Programme!
13 to 16? Interested in learning new skills and getting an insight into your fire service?
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Serviceis looking for people aged 13-16, to take part in a Fire Service-based programme in Midlothian, one night a week
Dalkeith Fire Station Thursday Nights 6:30 - 8:30pm
For more info and joining details contact
0131 561 9645
or 0791 929 0120
or 0774 339 1912
CSI: Newbattle
CSI: Newbattle is a six week SQA accredited course that will give you the confidence you need to get back into education. CSI will start on the Tuesday 28th April. Will run every Tuesday 10.00am to 3.30pm.
The course is free but priority may be given to some students. Call us if you're not sure.
This course is held at Newbattle Abbey College, Eskbank, Midlothian.
If you are intested download the application form from our website www.accesstoindustry.co.uk , fill it in and email it to: anthea@accesstoindustry.co.uk OR Request a paper copy of the form by calling 0131 260 9721 and send it back to us at Access to Industry, 22 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AL
Access: Office Skills
Access to Office Skills is a great introductory 9 week SQA accredited course that will give you a taster of Admin and Office Skills.
Starts Wednesday 29th April. Will run every Wednesday morning and Friday 9.00-3.00pm.
The course is free and priority may be given to some students. Call us if you’re not sure. This course is held at the Jewel and Esk College. Edinburgh Campus
Download the application form from our website www.accesstoindustry.co.uk , fill it in and email it to: anthea@accesstoindustry.co.uk OR Request a paper copy of the form by calling 0131 260 9721 and send it back to us at Access to Industry,
22 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AL
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To get involved, send us a story for the website, find out more information about Young Scot and Youth Participation initiatives or tell us if there is something you would like to see on the Midlothian pages please contact:
Clare Taylor-Brown, Youth Participation Worker on 0131 271 3714 or e-mail Clare.Taylor-Brown@midlothian.gov.uk
Candice Tait, Youth and Children's Work Team Leader on 0131 271 3710 or e-mail candice.tait@midlothian.gov.uk
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