Active Youth Wokingham

What should the UK Youth Parliament debate in the House of Commons?

Catriona — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:22:05 +0000

What should the UK Youth Parliament debate in the House of Commons?
On Friday 29th October, over 300 young people will take over the House of Commons chamber. Doing politics differently. Debating the issues that matter. Telling it how it is. But what issues would you like to see debated?

We have created a list of 23 topics and we want you to choose your top five. If you are aged 11-18, please take 2 minutes to complete our survey. Your choice could make all the difference.

Ready for something different? Click here to tell us your top five issues.

The survey will close on Monday 20th September 2010.

To get in touch with your Members of Youth Parliament directly – email youthmp@wokingham.gov.uk

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Make music in Finchampstead!

Catriona — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:35:38 +0000

Are you are 9-16 years old and live in the Finchampstead area? There’s a new youth handbell group that is looking for new members…

Sessions are Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm at the FBC – to find out more call Meg on 0118 973 1569. See the poster for more details.

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Isle of wight residential

Alice Gorvett — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:58:07 +0000

When we first got to Little Canada by mini bus I was so excited and couldn’t wait to get inside and do lots of activities.

When we were inside the gates to Little Canada I couldn’t wait to meet the new people.

We were introduced to Charlie our PGL leader who showed us our cabins and around the camp.

At the end of the week we are going home – I had so much fun and I really enjoyed myself.

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Isle of wight residential

Fedelity Bed-Adam — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:57:35 +0000

It was very entertaining, I made a lot of good friends. the activities were very fun and testing and I would definitely come again.

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Would you like to be the next Member of Youth Parliament?

Catriona — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:00:21 +0000

Are you passionate about getting young people’s issues heard? Would you like to change things for young people?

If you are passionate and motivated to improve things for young people round here – have you thought about standing to be the next Member of Youth Parliament?

The MYP gets to represent young people’s views by going to such meetings as the Children’s Trust and the Borough Youth Forum, listens to the voices of young people by getting involved in youth participation opportiunities and gets to choose their own campaigns for the year and get help to make thier campaigns work!

If you are interested – get in touch asap with the Participation Worker, Catriona MacMillan via catriona.macmillan@wokingham.gov.uk or 07714 226 731 for more details…

You can also download an information pack here and the application form:

Background info sheet 2010

MYP application form 2010

Applications MUST be recieved by 21st October 2010 and the elections will take place between the 1at and the 10th December – with the results ceremony on Thursday 16th December 2010.

Check out what Mako and Beth – this year’s MYP and Deputy have acheived so far here:
MYP Campaign update April
MYP Campaign update School Councils

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Fancy giving away somebody else’s money?

Catriona — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:33:27 +0000

Well, that’s one of the things you get to do if you become a member of Y10 – and the YOF Panel…

The Youth Opportunities Fund exists to provide funding for young people to get new things to do and new places to go. Young people applying for money have to have the support of a youth worker / teacher / leader and fill out an application form – which the YOF panel assess and decide how much money they get!

As well as this, Y10 get involved in lots of other consultations and projects – they are currently planning BackChat – a question type event and are looking for new people to join and help plan and deliver this event!

There’s a meeting one a month (normally on a Thursday) and there’s some occasional trips to see funded projects or to go to other meetings…

If you are interested in being a YOF panel member – please email catriona.macmillan@wokingham.gov.uk or ring / text 07714 226 731

Panel members have to be 13-19 and ideally live in Woingham Borough.

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REMIX- new course available starting September

Tracie — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:00:50 +0000

A project based course involving

Music Production & Recording

Print Design

Video and VJ’ing

Live Performance

Start Date: Tuesday 7th September

Day/time/duration: Tues (6.30- 8.30pm) for 15 weeks

Cost £2/ session

Want to know more?

Contact Elaine Wealleans: 01189669529

email: elaine.wealleans@wokingham.gov.uk

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Moped Courses at Wokingham Youth Centre

Louise — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:18:30 +0000

Wokingham Youth Centre ran a week of moped trainings this summer – all places were booked weeks in advance, and this is what people got out of the course…

I can almost ride a scooter and got to learn about the safety equipment. I feel I could ride a moped confidently.
Thomas

I learnt to ride a moped and how to put it on and off the stand. I enjoyed riding the moped and have become better at it.
Cameron

I learnt how to ride a moped safely how to get it on and off the stand and the different equipment needed.
Devon

I learnt how to ride a moped, I feel confident in being able to ride a moped at speed I also learned about safety.
Richard

It was good we talked about the protective gear then we rode the bikes and talked about what we learned I also learned how to stop / start / ride the bike.
Fedility

I enjoyed the next level of riding a moped / bike as it was a new experience I gained confidence on a geared bike and gained awareness of controls on a geared bike
Ashley

I enjoyed being able to get on the moped and have a go really having fun learning a new and interesting skill. I was also able to help
other people to correct what they were doing.
Ben

Wokingham Youth Centre often runs moped courses on Friday evenings as well as in the holidays – contact Wokingham Youth Centre for more details.

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Arts week

Chantelle — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:12:54 +0000

Today was really good and fun – we learned a lot and had lots of different things to do.

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Arts week at FBC Centre

Becky — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:12:16 +0000

It has been really fun and interesting! We made masks, did singing and drama games, did a dance routine and started to write a play!

So far it has been really good!

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