SHROPSHIRE
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SHROPSHIRE YOUTH ASSOCIATION’S NEWSLETTER FOR YOUTH CLUB LEADERS
No. 111
GOLDEN AND DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY Shropshire Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) Election 2009 October Half Term Workshops at Scrappies Shropshire Certificate Course in Part Time Youth Work Buckingham Palace Garden Party
A year has gone by since our last AGM and such a lot has happened in that time! I hope you will be able to join us at Mereside for this year’s AGM. We are celebrating our volunteers this year and will be recognising several individuals who have given their time to helping and supporting young people over many years. It would be interesting to know what the total number of volunteer hours in Shropshire would be over the past 60 years or so!
In this edition of Chatterbox there is an article about Belle Vue Youth Club which has been running for 60 years and Fusion/Cornerstone in Harlescott Grange, Shrewsbury which has recently celebrated 50 years.
Our volunteers are valuable and valued. Thank you to all of you for what you do for the young people in your communities.
Dee
This year’s AGM will once again be held at Mereside Community Centre, Shrewsbury. The date of the AGM is Wednesday 8th October and the meeting will start at 7.30 pm, with an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and view displays after the meeting. If you haven’t received your invitation and nomination form, please call the office. There are several places on the Executive Committee for representatives from our affiliated groups, so please consider who you would like to nominate.
If you would like to bring a display to the AGM, please call us to let us know how many tables, etc you need. Displays can be put up from 7 pm onwards. Last year several groups of young people spoke about the activities they had participated in. If your group would like to speak or perform this year, please let us know.
This year we will be recognising a few of the hundreds of volunteers who are supporting the young people of Shropshire every week. It isn’t too late for further nominations and another form is enclosed with this mailing. Please return by 1st October.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this year’s AGM.
Every year, thousands of young people take part in CSV Make a Difference day and give up a day of their time to help others and improve things in their community. Its all about giving a day of your time - not your money!
This is YOUR chance to: · Act on what’s important to you: · Change things for the better · Get a sense of achievement · Get a certificate for your file and add to your CV · Learn new skills · Make new friends and have fun!
This year on Saturday 25th October we are undertaking an environmental project in the Bridgnorth area.
Why not contact Steve Jones on 01743 342172 for more details and YOU could make a difference.
Pat has produced an updated sheet which was enclosed with this mailing. Youth Opportunity Fund round 6, was launched recently. The closing date is 10th October and if your group has received funding from YOF recently please ensure that an evaluation form was submitted or your group may be disappointed in this round!
YOF is a great opportunity for young people to decide how they would like to use the funding for themselves and for other young people in their area/group. Did you know that the County Youth Service has an equipment resource which can provide ideas for your Club’s programme?
We have many items available including craft activities, badgemakers, musical instruments, games and an excellent range of camping and outdoor activity equipment. We will deliver and collect items free of charge and many of the games items are free to borrow. A small charge is made to cover the cost of raw materials in the craft boxes and we also make a small charge to hire some camping equipment so that we can replace times when they begin to wear.
If you would like more information, a leaflet is enclosed with this newsletter or you can ring the Store Manager, Ken Corbett, on 01743 761023
Katie has been with us on Work Experience two days each week since February and finished at SYA last week. She will be starting a new job in Shrewsbury at the end of September. We are delighted for her but will miss her greatly.
Thank you Katie and good luck in the new job!
PS Katie voluntarily came back in today to help send out Chatterbox!
Casualty Simulation This interactive and fun activity for young people is being offered again. Alan Moseley is running a 2 hour session for up to 12 young people. The cost will be £5 for the session to cover the cost of the ‘injury’ makeup. If your group is interested then phone Alan on 01952 882379
Internet Safety The safety of our young people while using technology is still a major issue. We are able to deliver interactive programmes to your group to help raise their awareness. Call Dee at SYA office for more details.
Arts Award It’s still not too late to sign up for the Arts Award. Call Mike on 01743 254681 for information or to request a brochure if you haven’t already received one.
Shropshire Compact (the agreement between statutory and voluntary sector) is being updated and this is an opportunity for voluntary sector groups, both large and small, to make comments on it. The consultation document can be found at www.shropshire.gov.uk/shropvcassembly.nsf and click on Shropshire Compact Development - your views are needed! There are also details and booking form for the Compact Conference to be held on 5th November on the web page.
Arts Training for Youth Leaders - Junkbow & Co 5th October - Church Stretton, Scrappies 12th October - Wem Youth Centre 19th October - Belle Vue Youth Centre
Ring Mike on 01743 254681 to book your FREE place
Craft Training for Leaders Seasonal Crafts with Serena - Tuesday 11th November, 7 - 9 pm £2.50 to include craft materials and refreshments. Complete booking form enclosed.
First Aid Training for Leaders Sunday 2nd November, 9.30 - 5 pm The cost is £30 - 12 places only. Complete booking form enclosed.
Food Hygiene There are just a couple of places available for this course on: Saturday 27th September, 9.15 - 4.15 pm. Please call SYA Office 01743 254687 if you would like to book a place.
Child Protection Training (Level 1) More dates will be available later in the year.
Training Needs Questionnaire Thank you to those who returned the questionnaires. A programme of training opportunities is being produced based on the responses.
GOLDEN AND DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS FOR TWO OF OUR CLUBS!! With the attendance of so many members from past years at their respective recent events, who can imagine the amount of positive influence these clubs and their leaders will have on the future lives of young people. Fusion - Cornerstone In July the Church celebrated its Golden Jubilee. It is situated at the heart of a large housing estate and is very much a community Church which has always been shown in its work with children and young people. During these years, scores of young people have spent many hours having fun, learning experiences, comparing holidays and, until quite recently, would have been the only time some of these children had been away from the area.
Again, this summer they entered Shrewsbury Carnival with a ‘Nursery Rhymes’ theme and took third place. Also each year the young people put on a pantomime which is very well attended by local people, councillors and the Mayor of Shrewsbury.
A former Pastor spoke of the sporting events of the club - including football and there was a wonderful exhibition of photographic memories. Over the last twenty years there has been lots of challenges for the leaders Chris and Roy Whittall but with their faith and understanding of the children from this area they have provided a ‘constancy’.
To complete this happy time, the following week Noah James was born - Chris and Roy’s first grandchild.
Belle Vue The club, which was set up in 1948, held an Open Evening and buffet in July to celebrate 60 years. On display around the rooms, with photos and documents, was some of the history of the club.
All these years on, although some things may have changed, the need for children and young people to have a safe place to meet and enjoy activities and educational experiences is the same as ever.
During the years the club has been housed in several different buildings. A few years ago a group of people, along with Helen Hatton and some of the young people, formed a committee with the intention of building a new club. With their great enthusiasm and commitment, they persuaded the Lottery to fund their new club …. and so it continues - with the dedication of volunteers and supporters - maybe for another 60 years! Local joint committees which are meeting over the next couple of months. Funding is available for local issues from these committees so it is worth attending to influence local decisions:
Bridgnorth & Morfe Tuesday 16th September, 7 pm, Alveley Recreation Ground Pavilion
Ludlow and Ludlow Rural Thursday 25th September, venue to be confirmed
Market Drayton and Shawbury Wednesday 24th September, 7 pm, Woore Victory Hall
Rea Valley Thursday 16th October, 7 pm, Mary Webb School
St Oswald and Ruyton XI Towns Thursday 2nd October, 7 pm, Melverley Village Hall
Wem and Wem Rural Tuesday 7th October, 7 pm, venue to be confirmed
Whitchurch and Prees Wednesday 17th September, 7 pm, Prees Village Hall
For details of these meeting, funding application forms and dates of other Action meetings in other areas of Shropshire, please go to Shropshire.gov.uk and click on local meetings.
There are a series of meetings held across Shropshire each year to hear the views of local people on issues that matter to them. They are arranged by the County Council, Borough and District Councils and Parish Councils.
Young people are encouraged to participate. Albrighton, Bagley, Burnell, Much Wenlock, Shifnal and Stottesdon met last week.
Bayston Hill 25th September Methodist Church Hall, Bayston Hill
Belle Vue, Sutton and Reabrook 30th September Shirehall, Shrewsbury
Bishops Castle 24th September SpArC Centre, Bishops Castle
Church Stretton 23rd September Rushbury Village Hall
Clee 23 September Clee Village Hall 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm
Copthorne / Porthill and Bowbrook 9th October Darwin Community Centre, Frankwell, Shrewsbury
Ellesmere / Baschurch 25th September Lakeland School, Sports & Language College
Harlescott 24th September - to be confirmed Grange School
Meole Brace 15th October The Priory School, Shrewsbury
Sundorne 30th September The Lantern, Harlescott
Tern 22nd October Astley Village Hall
Weston Rhyn / Whittington / Gobowen / St Martins The Scout Hut, Gobowen
Local Democracy Week - 13th - 17th October 2008
There are a variety of events and opportunities to appeal to a range of age groups and abilities, starting with a Speak Out Day on 13th October at Shrewsbury Town Football ground.
Political Speed Dating will be happening at the Lord Hill Hotel on 14th October, from 6 - 9 pm.
For details of other events, go to www.shropshireyouth.com
Shropshire Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) Election 2009
13th October - there will be a workshop at the Speak Out Day on where young people can find out more about the role of the MYP.
21st October : 4.30 - 5.30 pm or 5.30 - 6.30 pm - another opportunity to find out more about the role of MYP and how to stand in the next election.
10th November - deadline for new MYPs to send in their profiles.
7th - 21st January 2009 - voting in schools.
10th February - Election Results Day at Shrewsbury Football Ground.
If you would like more information, want to attend a session or complete a profile sheet, please contact Lorraine or Dawn on 01743 254295
October Half Term Workshops at Scrappies HALLOWEEN CRAFTS - Thursday 30th October
10 am - 12.30 pm : Ages 5 to 8 years 1 pm - 3.30 pm : Ages 9 - 12 years £3.00 per session : Booking essential
The Scrapstore is open for you to get inspired and buy materials for your own craft ideas.
Wednesday: 11 am - 7 pm Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Don’t forget our Craft Shop is open to all but if you are a member of Scrappies you will receive a 20% discount on anything in the Scraptastic Shop.
www.scrappies.org 01694 722511 info@scrappies.org Thank you to those of you who sent in copies of your insurance. It is a requirement of affiliation that each club has sufficient insurance and we are required to keep this information on file so please send a copy in as soon as possible if you haven’t already.
Over the summer support workers have been working on reviewing policies, updating information for clubs and leaders and developing Induction Packs for new clubs and volunteers. In the next few months these will be available from your support worker. During the last year we ran three Introduction to Youth Work courses. They were run over two days with a tutorial part way between. We still feel it is better do it this way rather than over weekly evening sessions as it is more cost effective (petrol, time, etc), more can be covered and the group develops and works well together in a shorter time. However, if a participant can’t attend the second day then they miss 50% of the course and, therefore, can’t complete the qualification and this has happened to several people.
We have tried to overcome this problem by advertising the dates of all three courses for this year on the Training page of this Chatterbox. The first course will be on two Saturdays, the course in the Spring will be on two Sundays and the third course will be on Monday evenings. Hopefully, this gives everyone wanting to do Introduction to Youth Work the time to organise their diaries. The information session for this term’s course is on Monday 6th October and a flyer is enclosed.
Shropshire Certificate Course in Part Time Youth Work If you have completed the Introduction to Youth Work course and would like to undertake the Certificate Course, please call Dee at the SYA office. The introduction dates are Saturday 1st and 15th November. Buckingham Palace Garden Party celebrating 100 years of the Territorial Army On 10th July Diana Harmer and Helena Smith travelled to London to celebrate the centenary of the TA. They had a wonderful and most memorable day and the full version of their day can be found on our website - www.sya.org. Diana is secretary at Belle Vue Youth Club and Helena is a support worker for SYA. is desperately in need of a paid worker. For more details and information, please call Steve Jones on 01743 850263 SHROPSHIRE YOUTH ASSOCIATION’S NEWSLETTER FOR YOUTH CLUB LEADERS
No. 110 SYA Training Needs Questionnaire FIRST AID DATES FOR LEADERS TRAINING CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING (Level 1)
Editorial PS There are still some dates/activities available on the Activities Programme and Arts Award Programme - call Mike for more details.
Alcohol Booklet
CAPITAL FUNDING
BRITAIN’S BEST YOUNG SPEAKER
who was recently awarded an MBE in the Queen’s
Birthday Honours List. Sue has been a volunteer in Bridgnorth
running the very successful Stepping Stones, St Mary’s Youth
Initiative as well as Beavers.
SYA
Training Needs Questionnaire
has been arranged for First Aid Leader’s
Training in 2008:
This year’s
at Mereside - 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm
Bell Boat Regatta - 5th July 2008 Teams
The Champions – (Red Cross) The Best of the Best – (Red Cross)
5-A-Side Football Competition
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