Bulletin 26 June 2009

MOBEX: Providing development training to vulnerable and disadvantaged young people through outdoor adventure and the arts

Out of the 20 subsidised activity dates offered just a few weeks ago for the summer holidays Mobex only have 8 left.

So, if you have a group of young people who want to go canoeing, raft building, gorge walking, climbing, abseiling, waterfall jumping or any of the other adventurous activities Mobex
Or maybe you have young people who would like to take part in archery, fencing, problem solving, felt making of huge arts projects.

The cost is only £270 per day for up to 10 people and for this Mobex will pick you up and drop you off – provide 2 members of staff – provide all necessary equipment and resources – provide a memorable and exciting learning experience.

Tel: 0191 2302830
Fax: 0191 6408605
Email: admin@mobexnortheast.org.uk
Website: www.mobexnortheast.org.uk

Mediabox teams up with Your Game

Mediabox, in association with Your Game, is offering twenty disadvantaged 16-19 year-olds (and up to 25 years-old if they have learning difficulties and/or disabilities) the chance to attend an all expenses paid filmmaking workshop at either the Your Game event in Hull (28th July) or London (20th August). After the training Mediabox will provide all participants with £500 and the support of an industry mentor, to make a film exploring why sport is important to them.
To enter visit: http://www.media-box.co.uk/yourgame

‘Hear by Right – Your Questions Answered’

Do you have any questions about using Hear by Right? Then come along to a “Hear by Right – Your Questions Answered” session and have your Hear by Right questions answered by other colleagues using the Hear by Right standards and Jake Manning or Harry Wade from The National Youth Agency. We have two types of session on offer:

Hear by Right – Your Questions Answered (New Users) – This session is aimed at anyone new to Hear by Right. It provides an introduction to the Hear by Right standards and an opportunity to discuss any further questions you may have.

Hear by Right Your Questions Answered (Current Users) – This session is aimed at anyone already using the Hear by Right standards and offers an opportunity to ask questions and seek advice about the use of Hear by Right in your particular setting.

Both sessions are absolutely free and will be coming to a region near you soon. They are based on the Open Space meeting model, which makes sure that what you want to talk about is on the agenda (please see description and draft outline attached). The sessions will usually run from 12-4pm and lunch will be provided!

“Hear by Right – Your Questions Answered” sessions will also be a great opportunity for colleagues to network and find out about how to access other local Hear by Right and participation support (such as your local Participation Works Network).

Here is what some previous attendees have said:

• “Gave me lots of advice on where to start for my particular organisation”
• “I have already embarked on a map and plan and this helped to consolidate my thinking”
• “Excellent – I now have the ability to make it relevant to each service provider and young people” (Delegate from Children’s Services Department)
• “Great event! Very useful, good contacts and relevant info”
 
Details of the next “Hear by Right – Your Questions Answered” sessions is available at www.participationworks.org.uk/training
 
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. So to make sure you get your questions answered, visit: www.participationworks.org.uk/training and select whichever “Hear by Right – Your Questions Answered” session is most convenient for you.
 
Please forward this email to other colleagues who may be interested and for further information, feel free to contact Jake Manning on 0116 2427443 / jakem@nya.org.uk or Harry Wade on 0116 2427405 / harryw@nya.org.uk.