Welcome to Moray

Update: 1st July 2009!

Hello and welcome to the eve of your last day at school before SUMMER HOLIDAYS!!

Young Scot Moray is currently undergoing a bit of a refit, redesign, and some thought into how to make it more useful! Moray is a big place, though significantly smaller than most... but big enough that we thought it was high time each area, each distinct community in Moray has it's own section.

Not only that, but we're devoting a whole new section to social networking. There are umpteen different groups (us included) that use sites like Bebo to communicate with you guys, and you're kind enough to share the luv, and be our friend... so in return we'll keep you posted on things that you may generally find of interest. If you've got any suggestions... hit us up at www.bebo.com/youngscotmoray

Also, a contact list of Youth Work staff will be posted at the bottom. You may not know your local youth work team, but if you're ever in need of advice or help, and generally need pointing in the right direction... about anything... then these are the people you can contact, and where you will find them!

Stay tuned!!

Daniel Edwards
(Dialogue Youth Worker, Moray East)

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What's New on Young Scot Moray?

What's New On Young Scot Moray?

Since everything is kinda new again on Young Scot Moray, it's currently easy to see without this section what's new and what isn't!! But in the future when this new look ages a bit it won't be so easy to spot!

However, below there are a number of what we like to call "local sign posts". Sign posts, because we're not here to give you all the answers, but to point you in the right direction of the people, or organisations that can! Young Scot Moray is almost like� an Internet version of the Yellow Pages for young people in Moray! Excellent news, huh?! Your own little news paper of sorts!!

There are sign posts for things going on in Elgin, Buckie, Keith, Fochabers (Milnes), Lossiemouth, Forres, and Speyside� so when it turns up, check it out. If you would like to contribute anything to the local sign posts, then please do by getting in contact with me (Daniel Edwards - daniel.edwards@moray.gov.uk).

Moray Wide Sign Post

Moray Wide Sign Post

22 June 2009 - Quarriers - Support for local young carers in Moray
20 May 2009 - Moray Council - looking after your community!
20 May 2009 - Moray Playhouse Cinema, Elgin. Showings and Times!
20 May 2009 - Community planning in Moray!
20 May 2009 - The definitive "What's On Where" site for young people in Scotland!
20 May 2009 - Need a new or replacement Young Scot Smart Card?
20 May 2009 - Discounts available for Young Scot Card holders in Moray!
20 May 2009 - Local news in the north-east of Scotland!

Elgin Sign Post

This is where things that go on in Elgin will be found!!

Buckie Sign Post

20 May 2009 - AMP Summer School 2009 - Rock and roll for S1+ in July and August!
20 May 2009 - Buckie Quines Club have a P7 week in June!
20 May 2009 - P7 into S1 Transition Youth Club, 28 May and 18 June!
20 May 2009 - Buckie Skate Park dressed to impress a success!

Keith Sign Post

20 May 2009 - Young Peoples Addction Counselling launches new Bebo page
20 May 2009 - One Night Stand upcoming new album launch

Fochabers / Milnes Sign Post

Fochabers (Milnes) Sign Post

20 May 2009 - Lhanbryde Youth Drop-In! Opening times! Become a Bebo friend!
20 May 2009 - Youth Room Refurbishment at Lhanbryde
20 May 2009 - Lhanbryde Community Gala - August 15 2009
20 May 2009 - Speyfest, traditional Scottish Music Festival

Lossiemouth Sign Post

20 May 2009 - Lossie Youth Cafe... come in and have a chat!

Forres Sign Post

This is where things that go on in Forres will be found!!

Speyside Sign Post

This is where things that go on in Speyside will be found!!

Building a CV to Impress the World!

No matter what you choose to do in the future... getting a job is likely to be one of them, and in the current financial climate of the world you need to be one step ahead of competition! Volunteering, awards schemes, and finding part time work whilst at school can go a long way in showing your determination and commitment - something every employer is looking for!

19 June 2009 - Duke of Edinburgh Awards - Volunteer! Learn new skills! Get active!
19 June 2009 - Volunteer Centre Moray - Get awards for helping out in your community!

Morays Youth Music Scene

The Moray Youth Music Scene

Moray is a place oozing with young musical talent, and if you want to get some recognition for your abilities then e-mail your bands website, MySpace or Bebo page to us! If you're an upcoming DJ then we're interested in putting a link to you! But remember, all performers in your band or group have to be 12 to 25 years! No exceptions, and no wannabes! If you've never touched an instrument or a set of decks in your life... why not give it a go first?

19 June 2009 - One Night Stand, Keith (Heavy Rock Band)

19 June 2009 - Bittersuite, Lossiemouth (Rock)

Social Networking Sign Post

Social Networking is a big part of the online world, and we're going to show you which local youth organisations are taking part!

Staff Contact Info Sign Post

Staff Contact

There are hundreds of staff in Moray dedicated to working with young people and the issues that people like you can face on a daily basis. So this section is a who's who of Moray for you... ... ... hoo...

Your first port of call should be: daniel.edwards@moray.gov.uk

If you have anything you would like to have posted on this site, have a question about your Young Scot card, or want to get involved then that's the address to send your queries to! We will do our best to get back to you as quickly as possible with answers to your questions. You may occasionally find staff are on holiday or leave, but there are more addresses below that you can give a try if your query is urgent.

Not just that but you will find a list of all the youth work staff across Moray. Most of these staff work within schools, local youth clubs, drop-ins, youth forums and even trawl the streets doing detached youth work. Not all contacts have an e-mail address or direct telephone number, but if you wish to get in contact each area youth work manager will be more than happy to pass on a message.

Moray Wide Team

Youth Team Leader: Karen Delaney (01343) 563 602
karen.delaney@moray.gov.uk

Youth Literacies Worker: Rose Millett
rose.millett@moray.gov.uk

Duke of Edinburgh Award Development Officer: Gavin Morgan
gavin.morgan@moray.gov.uk

Buckie Youth Work Team

Community Development Worker: Fiona Herd (07771) 980 639
fiona.herd@moray.gov.uk

Senior Youth Worker: Barbara Leitch (07812) 969 146
barbara.leitch@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: James Swanson
james.swanson@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Daniel Edwards (01343) 829 026
daniel.edwards@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Sharon Duncan
sharon.duncan@moray.gov.uk

Youth Assistant: Diane Campbell
diane.campbell@moray.gov.uk

Keith Youth Work Team

Community Development Worker: Fiona Herd (07771) 980 639
fiona.herd@moray.gov.uk

Senior Youth Worker: Barbara Leitch (07812) 969 146
barbara.leitch@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Sharon Duncan
sharon.duncan@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Shona Goodall
shona.goodall@moray.gov.uk

Youth Assistant: David Ingram
david.goodall@moray.gov.uk

Milnes Youth Work Team

Community Development Worker: David Millar (07800) 670 693
david.millar@moray.gov.uk

Senior Youth Worker: Kerrie Eastwood: (07966) 120 540
kerrie.eastwood@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Daniel Edwards (01343) 829 026.
daniel.edwards@moray.gov.uk

Youth Assistant: Graham Steele
No e-mail address at present.

Youth Assistant: Debi Ingram
debi.ingram@moray.gov.uk

Elgin Youth Work Team

Community Development Worker: Amy Cheer (01343) 559 974
amy.cheer@moray.gov.uk

Senior Youth Worker: Wendy Toner
wendy.toner@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Joan Russell
joan.russell@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Graham Payne
graham.payne@moray.gov.uk

Forres Youth Work Team

Community Development Worker: Robin Weeden (01343) 559 973
robin.weeden@moray.gov.uk

Senior Youth Worker: Nicky Stewart
nicky.stewart@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Kerrie Eastwood
kerrie.eastwood@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Gavin Morgan
gavin.morgan@moray.gov.uk

Youth Assistant: TBC
No e-mail address at present.

Lossiemouth Youth Work Team

Community Development Worker: David Millar (07800) 670 693
david.millar@moray.gov.uk

Senior Youth Worker: TBC
No e-mail address at present.

Youth Worker: Sharon Manson
sharon.manson@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: John Todd
john.todd@moray.gov.uk

Youth Assistant: Patsy Pickering
patsy.pickering@moray.gov.uk

Speyside Youth Work Team

Community Development Worker: Robin Weeden (01343) 559 973
robin.weeden@moray.gov.uk

Senior Youth Worker: TBC
No e-mail address at present.

Youth Worker: Nicki Smith
nicki.smith@moray.gov.uk

Youth Worker: Raymond Asher
raymond.asher@moray.gov.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!