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Unst Youth Centre
It started with a fire and ended with a bang!
Last Friday evening saw the grand opening of the newly refurbished Unst youth centre, which had been closed since 1st February 2008, when a fire caused severe damaged to the building. Around about 100 young and old joined in the celebration, Mr Andy Spence, Head Teacher at Baltasound Junior High School said a few words of thanks to the D.L.O boys who have done a wonderful job of putting the building back to working order, to the Antisocial behavioural team and the local community council for funding received to purchase new equipment. Michael Thompson and Bryden Priest cut the ribbon into the centre, which was followed by a stampede in to the main room.
The evening was followed by a display of fire works, (thanks to Unst fire Brigade) hot dogs and soup, then a presentation of certificates by Minnie Mouat and Robert Jamieson 'Initiative @ the Edge' Directors, who had received funding to allow the youngsters to take part in life skill courses. The youngsters from Yell youth café and Unst senior clubs were awarded certificates in Babysitting, 1st Gear Momentum and First Aid course. The north isles youth development worker Lesley Gray would like to thank everybody who has helped out over the past months
Shetland Youth Bank
The great thing about it is :-
1. Young people assess the applications
2. Young people come & visit your group to ask you questions in person
3. Young people actually make the decisions on who gets the cash
4. Young people on the grant giving team get real responsibility over decision making
5. Young people who receive the cash, benefit
The maximum grant is £300, and any funding granted must only be used for the project outlined in your application.If you would like a leaflet for more information or an application form please contact Martin Summers on 01595 743894, or email martin.summers@shetland.gov.uk
Scottish Youth Parliament Shetland Elections
There will be an extra special meeting of the executive team on Saturday 22nd November from 10am to 12pm in Islesburgh Complex (Room 10), Lerwick. We will use this meeting to provide information about the pending election to find two MSYP's to represent Shetland at the Scottish Youth Parliament. If you are interested in attending the meetings could you please contact me ASAP so that transport arrangements can be made if required.
Candidates must be:
1. Resident in Shetland
2. Attending the current Youth Voice Executive
3. Age 14 +
4. Willing to attend Scottish Youth Parliament meetings
5. Feedback the information presented to Youth Voice and other agencies concerend
If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch on the contacts above.
Yours Sincerely
Martin Summers
Youth Empowerment & Participation Worker
Shetland Sail Training Scheme
Would you like to be part of one of the world's greatest maritime adventures?? Check out the 'whats on' pages for details on the Shetland Sail Training Scheme!!
National Entitlement Card
Your Young Scot/NEC card has heaps of cool stuff on it....
Check out the Young Scot Discounts to see how you could save some cash.
Its worth checking if your entitled to a NE Card as it entitles you to:
- One - third off adult single fares on buses all over Scotland
- A free Scottish Youth Railcard, cutting up to one third off train fares
- Two free return ferry journeys to the mainland if you live on an island
For further information please get in touch with Shetland Youth Services on 01595 74 5146.
Young People's Film and Media Club
Maddrim Media is now up and running!!
The group have been meeting weekly on a Thursday from 7 - 9 pm to work on many exciting projects! They have also been involved in the buying of £30,000 worth of equipment by Shetland Arts, which will be used by the club!
If you are interested, please come along! Please view their films by visiting http://uk.youtube.com/user/Maddrim
Films to date include: Masks, Pork & Beans, The Note and Stallion Head.
Hack Pack!
We've just recruited a new bunch of Hack Packers, so it's time for a change. Soon you'll be seeing new reviews, jokes, dates for your diary and in the next few months...more discounts!
Keep checking back to see what's new and don't hesitate to get in contact with us if you want to add anything to the page.
Young Scot InfoLine
If you want help or information on anything from arts, health, housing, benefits, money (and everything else in between!) then why not call Young Scot InfoLine.
It's confidential, and free from landlines and most mobile networks. They can give you useful information on these topics to set you on your way.
Phone: 0808 801 0338 (open Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm)
Take a look at the website where you can download some Info Sheets.
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