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Friday 08 August 2008

What's New


Keep checking back here for regular up-dates on What's New? on youthzone.

Feature of the week.....  Knife Crime is in the news and on peoples minds. Find out more about how knife crime affects peoples lives and let us know what you think on this weeks straw poll. Plus, see our ten tips for staying safe on the streets. Close up of a stanley knife

  • Hearts and Minds Project - find out more about this project and see what type of work and outcomes were produced by young people.
  • Summer Activities 2008 - find out what's happening and things to do in your area to fill in your days during the school / college summer break.
  • Gedling Rockschools 2008 Programme and application form [PDF 1051KB] pdf logo now available on youthzone,.  Turn up, Tune Up, Rock Out !  
  • Coffin Fillers NOT Stocking Fillers - Broxtowe Youth Council has decided to confront the issue of alcohol misuse amongst young people and its potential risks to health. Follow the link to find out more.
  • How will you be taking 'Time Out' this summer? Find out more about a brand new competition on Time Out page.
  • FAB is For young people, About young people, By young people.  This exciting competition has now been extended until the end of July!  Find out more on the FAB pages...
  • Take part in surveys. Nottinghamshire Police want your help to find out about the use of Stop and Search.
  • Youth Initiative Grants - follow this link to see important updates about the grant and the application process.
  • Shadow Is Back! If you are interested in taking part in this exciting event go the the Shadow pages for more information and application forms.
  • Staying Safe in the Sun.  It's that time of year again when we will (hopefully) be having some hot sunny days and many people are off on their hols, but do you know how to protect yourself from the sun and prevent getting sunburnt?  We have put together some useful information, tips and links plus a fun sun safety quiz!



Youth News
For up to the minute youth news visit:
www.ytribune.com
BBC News
Find out what's happening nationally and worldwide:
http://news.bbc.co.uk
Screen For The Future
www.screenforthefuture-notts.nhs.uk
National Chlamydia Screening Programme have launched this site containing information about free self testing and free treatment for all 16 - 24 year olds.
rights4me

www.rights4me.org
this is the place to find out about your rights and a way for you to be heard. Go to Getting involved to find out more.

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