vinvolved Cumbria Team

The vinvolved Programme comes to Cumbria

The vinvolved team Cumbria will encourage enable and empower young people (aged between 16 - 25 years) to volunteer in their communities - building on their interests for the benefit of others.
For further information on the NEW Team see HERE

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Cumbria vinvolved Call for Youth Volunteering Ambassadors

Young people who are passionate about making changes in Cumbria are being urged to step forward to become part of a new national network of Youth Action Teams - For more on this article click HERE

'Not in My Name' - Burnley Youth Theatre

'Not in My Name' is a partnership project between Burnley Youth Theatre and the Hate Crime and Diversity Unit,

This is performed by a cast of young people from different cultures, aged 18-24.

The performance, which explores current and relevant issues of extremism and terrorism, will be touring the North West on the week beginning 1st September 2008 until 14th September and they would like to invite you to receive the project.

There will be a cost attached to the booking of a performance and this cost will cover the costs of the project only (see attached information). This cost will be reduced with multiple bookings. The performance is suitable for ages 14+. For further information see HERE

NWRYWU Young People's Leadership Project
Residential on
3rd - 5th October 2008 at Trafford Hall

The project is looking for groups of young people to take part in NWRYWU's Young People's Leadership Project. The project aims to support young people to develop leadership skills through making films about issues affecting them in their communities.

During the residential they will receive film training, leadership training and plan their film project.

They are looking for groups of around 6 - 8 young people to take part in this project. The project is well suited to groups of young people who do not normally become involved in, or receive the opportunity to become involved in youth participation.
Contact Dan Moxon on 01925 295 837 or participation@nwrywu.org.uk for more info.

For booking form click HERE

LGBT Youth North West

Are you 14 - 25 years?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or Questioning?
Live in the North West of England

....Then why not get involved????

LGBT Youth North West is a regional organisation supporting LGBT young people and LGBT Youth organisations in the North West of England. The organisation is made up of existing LGBT Youth providers across the region covering Greater Manchester, Greater Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria

For more information contact Myrtle: lgbtyouthnorthwest@yahoo.co.uk - text or phone: 07531 061 777

Cumbria CVS

This year Cumbria CVS Volunteer Centre Carlisle are planning a new and exciting Volunteering Fair with a difference 'Make a Difference Day' at the end of October. We are hoping you will be able to get involved see link for more INFO

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OTHER CVS Downloadable documents available

For a copy of their latest funding information see HERE

For their latest Training Calender

For information on Trustee Network Events in your area

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British Council Project

The British Council is looking for young people aged 18 - 25 from youth organisations in the North West Region.

They would like organisations to nominate 2 young people who they feel would be interested in the following and be encouraged by the organisation to cascade the knowledge and skills developed in the community and to strengthen youth network.

As a youth organisation/young person are you interested in?

Active global citizenship to make a positive impact through youth empowerment and participation

Global and local development frameworks (including the 8 UN Millennium goals), peer training and project management skills in order to cascade information to others and build community projects.

Sharing ideas and projects with DTA participants in Africa and the UK, discussing and acting on issues such as improving livelihood opportunities and protecting the environment, face to face, online and through video conferencing.

To find out more contact Sarah Nicholas
sarah.nicholas@britishcouncil.org
Telephone number 0207 389 4617

The Federation for Detached Youth Work
is pleased to announce their upcoming Annual Conference and AGM which is due to take place at
the Britannia Hotel, Wigan on the 13-15th November 2008

See the Booking Form for more details
You can download a membership form HERE

Children in Need Funding Workshops

Various Locations

The Children in Need team in the North would like to invite you to a series of funding workshops to be delivered in various locations across the North of England during September and October 2008. The workshops will be delivered by Children in Need staff and will focus on the following areas:

Project Planning
Defining disadvantage
Involving Young People
Defining Outcomes
Creative Monitoring

The workshops are designed to increase the success rate of groups applying to BBC Children in Need for funding.

Children in Need Funding Workshops

Click for Booking form and Dates

Ladies Only Swimming

at Trinity Leisure Centre in Carlisle

The ladies only swimming classes are up and running at Trinity Leisure Centre in Carlisle. Blinds have been put up by request so classes aer suitable for all women.

A female coach will be in attendance over the next few weeks to teach beginners.

Contact Saj Ghafoor for more information; saj@hdmspiceshop.co.uk

Soundwave Newsletter

for the latest Soundwave newsletter - please visit their website - www.sound-wave.info

articles this month include:

The latest details on Blue Jam - sessions, time and info
An introduction to music leading course commencing in August
and much much more .....

Go Ape - Comes to Whinlatter

A new Go Ape! high wire forest adventure has opened at Whinlatter Forest Park and we'd like you to come and check us out!

We're offering a special discount to local Youth Groups.

Supervising adults (Gorillas) can Go Ape! for free

and under 18 year olds (Baboons) receive 20% off.

Baboons must be at least 10 years old and over 4'7" (140cm).

One adult can supervise two 10-15 year olds or up to five 16-17 year olds.

This offer is available term time weekdays all season

(until November 2008).

To book and for full details please visit our website www.goape.co.uk or phone our call centre on 0845 643 9086.

FREE COMPUTERS

Community Groups - get connected

with i4Broadband!

i4Cumbria have announced the availability of more internet ready computers for community groups, (only available in Allerdale at the moment). These computers can be installed in any location that has a broadband connection. There is no charge for any group that wishes to apply.

Community groups or interested parties should call 01900 607500 during office hours, for information about the computers and broadband for community groups, or the opening hours when they can go to Northside Community Centre.

Bassenthwaite Reflections

Working towards a sustainable environment through

community involvement

To download the latest newsletter please click HERE

www.bassenthwaite-reflections.co.uk