Tue, 06/01/2009 - 23:59

Newsletter #8

Its the 29th of February, a rare day that comes only once in a year that brings joy to women as, traditionally, they are allowed to propose to their counterparts and supposedly it is illegal for a man to say no or face a fine! So I write this newsletter to you hiding in an undisclosed location awaiting tomorrow!

*Straight From The News Desk*

Some informationn has just come in regarding a youth leader that works in Hawick that has been recently nominated for the Childrens Choice Awards that are to be held in Glasgow at the Center for Conventional Arts. Sian Anderson from Escape is this lucky person for 2008! The event itself will be recorded by BBC with some entertainment provided by the Borders-renouned Circus Skills.

We all hope you win Sian! GOOD LUCK 

*Network Meeting*

The first, full, network meeting of most of our members was held yestarday at lunchtime. It was a very eventfull afternoon with presenations from Impact and an update to help members build networks with other organisations in their area. It was a great session according to a few members that were gave their opinion. The next meeting is set for

24th April

Langlee Complex

Time TBC

*Borders Youth Work Strategy*

The consultation for this strategy is now over and we are working tirelessly to collate all the information gathered. So on behalf of all of us here in YouthBorders I would like to give a huge thanks to the youth groups who helped with informing young people of what we were doing, the youth workers whom without the consulation would not have been made possible and most of all a HUGE thanks to the young people all over the borders that gave their evenings to help us with this strategy!

THANK YOU

*Newsletter Info Needed!*

We are in the proccess of creating the Spring Newsletter, and we are looking for information to input into it so if you have any information you would like advertised please send it to info@youthborders.org.uk and we will include it in the Newsletter. Bear in mind that it will be going out in the end of march!

*What's New...*

Healthy Tuckshop Toolkit - There is a new Healthy Tuckshop Toolkit that has been released to give guidance to youth club/group/projects about how to start, and maintain, a healthy tuckshop.

Where We Represent You! - This is a new section that includes all of the committees that we are sitting on on everyonnes behalf that ranges from Equality to Child Protection.

BEEP - The Borders Environmental Engagement Project or BEEP is currently putting in applications for funding to the Heritage Lottery Fund, Esmee Fairbairn and Leader+ to change how young people contribute.

Can You Help? - We are asking if your company can help us find participants for a brand new project for Channel 4 education.

Recruitment Opportunities - This is another new section that we will use to advertise posts for any youth-based organisation in the Borders.

TJ Arts - If you have an interest in accessing the arts in your community, whether through learning or teaching, please get in touch.

Understanding and Addressing Girls' Friendships, Fights and Feuds - Practical and Effective Approaches to Girls' Bullying. Half Day Training (9am to 12pm)

Consultations - The third new section in our attempt to making our site easier to navigate is by adding a section to show you what consultations are being run.

Microsoft Software - Almost free Microsoft software for charities for just the cost of administration.

FSA Young People & Money Training Programme for Scotland - The Financial Services Authority, working in partnership with Citizens Advice and Fairbridge, have developed the Young People & Money free one-day training programme which will be delivered in Scotland by leading training and development provider A4e.

The Diana Award - Do you know a young person, or group of young people, that you would like to see presented with the Diana Award at the Scottish Parliament? If so, the Diana Award is urging community organisations and groups to nominate young people today.

Mentor UK Champ Awards -  Mentor UK, the drug and alcohol misuse prevention charity for children and young people, is calling on the public, professionals and young people to nominate projects for the Mentor UK Champ Awards.

Google Grants - The Google Grants UK bets programme supports organisation sharing Google’s philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy and the arts.

Danny Bell
Communications Officer
YouthBorders
Langlee Complex
Marigold Drive
Galashiels
TD1 2LP
www.youthborders.org.uk
T: 01896 755110
F: 01896 756535
E: danny@youthborders.org.uk

YouthBorders is a Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status. Its
registered office is at the above address, the company no is 313338
and as a charity registered in Scotland, the charity no is SCO37680.

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