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Scottish Youth Information for 11-26 year olds.
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Introduction
Ladies and Gentlemen, the City Base has moved!
We are pleased to tell you we are in our new building. It's bigger, better and all for young people in Perth and Kinross.
If you are aged between 12 and 26 and would like information, support, opportunities to volunteer or get involved more then we are waiting to meet you.
If you haven't met some of the staff already, come down to 68-86 Scott Street and have a look around. Our new number is 01738 474580
We are on the corner of the street and it's the building with green window frames. You can't miss us!
Guide to the panels below:
The first panel at the top will give you hints as to what's the latest additions to the pages, so you know where to look for gigs, events, information etc.
The second panel will be a regular feature focusing on a chosen section, just to encourage you to maybe check out something a bit different. We'll change this every few weeks.
Below the feature panel you'll find the usual links to what youth workers are doing in your local area, then it's the usual panels with info and links down to the bottom of the page where we've listed some quick links to services that work with young people.
Make sure you take time to look around and don't just stick to the same pages all the time!
If you have any questions about these pages, the projects or the Youth Services team, please call us on 01738 474580 to find out more. Youth workers are here to help YOU, so make use of them!
NEW Information
Brian Won!
Brian emerged victorious from the World Cup sweepstakes at the City Base in correctly picking Spain as the winning country!
The competition was organised by our very own Ross and all proceeds went to Raleigh, the volunteer abroad programme for young people.
In case you missed...
..the big heading at the top, The City Base has moved to Scott Street. As well as the usual services for young people (information for young people, counselling, support), there is a LOT more going on:
There are more computers available for you to use, if you need to look something up. We have much more space compared to our old building and and it's very young person friendly. We also have a 'quiet room' where you can speak to a member of staff in private.
As well as all this, we will soon have health workers available for young people to speak to for any health issues and we have Shirley in every Friday to help you with any careers / guidance questions you might have.
Sexual Health Survey
Youth Talkin' Health are a group of young people between the ages of 12 and 22 who come together to discuss health services as they relate to children and young people in Tayside. The group are carrying out a Mental Health & Sexual Health survey supported by NHS Tayside. To take part in the survey click the link below. There is also the chance to win an iPod by taking part
Have you heard about the C Card?
This is a new way of getting free condoms for young people in a confidential and no fuss style.
If you would like more information, follow the link below, or contact a member of staff at the City Base.
Music Events / Clubbing
What's happening?
If there are any upcoming events or gigs you would like to see promoted here, let us know. Get in touch with a youth worker to find out how.
Keep local music live and loud with some free publicity!
Youth Services City Base
The City Base is your #1 place for information and support.
Here for young people across Perth and Kinross we can provide help and opportunities covering any subject.
See what we can do for you by dropping in, clicking the links or asking a youth worker or teacher for more information.
Local events & activities in P+K
Getting Wet!
In conjunction with Paddle Canoe and Kayak Exhibition 2010, the Scottish Canoe Association are holding a Tay Descent.
This will be suitable for most canoeists with race stages for advanced paddlers.
There is a long course from Dunkeld to Perth which is approximately 23 miles and a short course from Kinclaven to Perth Approximately 12 miles.
Get Creative!
Blast is the BBC's youth creativity service inspiring thousands of 13-29 year olds every year.
The BBC Blast tour are delighted to be visiting Perth. We will be building a mobile creative village, with purpose built digital workshop spaces and a separate performance area.
Over 2 days, young people will use professional equipment from BBC staff and industry professionals, so come along and get creative!
Other bits and pieces for young people
Check out... the Perth 800 Celebrations
Perth 800 is an exciting year long programme of events taking place across Perthshire in 2010.
Whether it's sport, art, theatre or music you're after Perth 800 has something for you! For more information visit www.perth800.com
Use the link below for more details.
What is the Scottish Youth Parliament?
There are a lot of decisions made in Scotland that affect young people (Like you!). The Scottish Youth Parliament acts to make sure young people across Scotland are treated fairly when politicians make those decisions.
They also have a big campaign on called "Being Young Is Not A Crime" - well worth a look!
If you've never heard of the Scottish Youth Parliament, follow the other links to find out more. No excuses!
Are you interested in LGBT issues in Perth?
LGBT Youth Drop-in: To get details of the next meeting, visit their website.
Follow the link below, or go through the page in the L@B for more details.
Guidance at the City Base
Let me point you in the right direction!
Need help deciding what to do next?
Confused about: School, Different careers, Courses, Volunteering, Getting a job.
If you have an idea about what you would like to do but don't know how to go about getting the information to help then I can point you in the right direction.
If you want to have a chat to someone who is not a parent, a teacher or a friend then phone or drop-in to Youth Services to make a guidance appointment with Shirley, Fridays between 9 - 5 pm
About these pages
These pages are edited by Youth Services staff - Youth Workers that are based in the City Centre and at various bases around the Perth and Kinross area.
You might know them from local youth clubs, events or maybe visits to your school. Find out who your local worker is by calling (01738) 474850 if you're not sure. We wouldn't want you to miss out!
Young Scot Enterprise is a Scottish registered charity (SC029757) and is a company limited by guarantee (202687) with its registered office at Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.