Regional Youth Work Unit - North East

Princes Trust Collaboration

Ria — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:32:42 +0000

The NEYN collaborated with the Gosforth Princes Trust Team 13 to support the young people in producing their community project, which focused on the issue of youth unemployment.

This piece of work involved the network providing the group with interviewees from relevnt sectors and worked with the young people in developing the structure of the DVD. The DVD will contribute to the overall ‘Reducing the Gap’ Campaign.

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Space Invaders Transformation

Ria — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:25:02 +0000

The Space Invaders were out in force this weekend as a 15 strong team of volunteers descended on the Old Police House in Gateshead. Their mission is to turn the derelict building into a creative space for local young people.
The building is to become a mix of workshop spaces, studios and gallery spaces for young people to create and exhibit their work. Wallpaper was stripped and doors were sanded and lots of junk was taken to the tip. Then, rollers at the ready and the walls were treated to their first coat of fresh white paint as the rooms begin to become blank canvases where the Space Invaders can make their mark.

The exciting work of young people and architecture students caught the attention of the local media. Check out what they had to say…

http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2012/05/14/derelict-gateshead-police-station-set-to-be-transformed-by-youngsters-61634-30961304/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-18045320

Space Invaders is part of NE-Generation and funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to create a lasting cultural and sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games across the UK.

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Torch Relay performance auditions this weekend

Ria — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:17:58 +0000

Urban Games – Torch Relay Performance Auditions
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 May 2012
1 – 6pm
Eldon Leisure Centre, Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7XY

Urban Games are auditioning young people to perform at the Torch Relay Showcase in Newcastle on Friday June 15th 2012.

The audition process gives young people the chance to show what they can do, so come with a piece prepared and bring music on a CD or ipod.

This is a fantastic opportunity for 15 young people aged 11-25 to form a small performance team to showcase the best emerging talent from across the city.

Urban Games are collaborating with Brighton based Theatre Company Urban Playground to direct and choreograph the performance which will attract audiences of up to 6000 people. Urban Games are looking for talented and dedicated performers who will be doing a combined Dance, Parkour, Free Running, Circus skills theatrical piece lasting 10 minutes.

The performers will be committed to the project including weekend rehearsals through May and June, as well as some evenings. In total approximately 13 full days + 2 days extra time broken down into smaller sessions.

For promotional flyer Click Here.

If you have any questions please contact Monjer monjer@theurbangames.org.uk or 07753822585 or contact Solar Learning Services on 0191 4478808. www.theurbangames.org.uk

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CIF Space Invaders take over

Ria — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:04:28 +0000

Space Invaders are transforming the Old Police Station

Tools at the ready…

Young people and architecture graduates are taking over the Old Police House in Gateshead and transforming it into a creative space for other young people to use. This weekend a team began the task of stripping out the old rooms and getting them ready to become exhibition space for the young people to showcase their work.

Space Invaders, gives young people from Gateshead the chance to share their ideas about the local area and influence the way their town is being regenerated. The team will be hosting an interactive event during the Bridges Festival on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August for people to explore the space and share their views.

You can keep up to date with all the progress from Space Invaders as well as other NE-Generation Projects through Facebook (where images are already available) and Twitter.

Space Invaders is a project that is passionate about people and places realising their potential. Space Invaders is part of the Cultural Innovation Fund, a programme that supports emerging creative practitioners to work on exciting new projects with local young people.
Gateshead Council have given Space Invaders the free use of this space through somewhereto_NE.

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NE-Generation @ The Late Shows

Ria — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:45:40 +0000

In just over 2 weeks the museums, galleries and cultural venues of Newcastle will come to life in the night and there will be three opportunities to see the NE-Generation projects in action on Saturday 19 May between 7-10pm.

Young People’s Manifesto – The Boiler Shop

Explore young people’s opinions about Newcastle through a creative installation using fabric, moving image and music. There may even be some food for those brave enough to venture behind Central Station to the exhibtion.

Book Apothecary – Lit & Phil

Books, but not as you know them. All the work in this travelling museum are interactive books, come play, move, pick up and listen to the work of young people and artists from the north east.

Urban Games @ Play Toon – The Holy Biscuit

Young people will host an evening of urban sports and arts sharing their experience of the built environment in Newcastle. This project is inspired by London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For more information about what is happening at the Late Shows this year, head to the website.

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NE-Generation Young Photographer

Ria — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:39:04 +0000

NE-Generation are really proud of Lucy Bliszko, our young photographer who did her first shoot for us a week ago. Armed with a camera and her initiative, Lucy documented the Urban Games 2012 Launch Event at The Boiler Shop.

Lucy will be taking photos of NE-Generation throughout the summer, helping you to stay involved with all the project activity. NE-Generation is really pleased to be able to work with and support bright young talent like Lucy!

So check out her first set of images here.

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NE-Generation: Urban Games 2012 Launch

Ria — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:27:16 +0000

Thursday 19 April, saw NE-Generation take over The Boiler Shop for the launch of the Urban Games 2012. The warehouse space was filled with young people from across the city and beyond to celebrate the event coming this summer. The launch was a vibrant mix of dance, rapping, parkour and bmx and promises big this year’s games which will be held Friday 17 – Sunday 19 August at Time Square, Discovery Museum and the Monument.

To keep up with the latest Urban Games information check out http://www.solarlearning.org.uk/

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NE-Generation: The Factory Presents…

Ria — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:13:42 +0000

Young Mentors from The Factory presented their short film and e-book about their adventures to New York last Friday. Tyneside Cinema played host to an intimate evening sharing experiences and learning that helped formed The Factory as it now is. The Factory is a weekly drop in space for young people to explore film and digital media based art with their peers, working alongside artists in residence and starting their own projects.

The film and e-book marks the end of an era as the group of Young Mentors who pioneers the work with Tyneside Cinema are on the eve of leaving for University and preparing the next round of young people to take the lead with this innovative project.

To find out more about The Factory, head to http://www.thepixelpalace.org/the-factory

To learn more about NE-Generations projects head to www.ne-generation.org.uk or like us on Facebook.

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TAY North East’er Challenge

Ria — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:59:04 +0000

An Eggcellent success! On Sunday April 15^th TAY took groups of young people to Darlington town centre to take part in a day of activities ranging from treasure hunting to challenging negative perceptions of young people. One of the challenges involved getting a photo taken with a police officer but for one team they nearly had egg on their face as they ended up in the cells at Darlington Police Station. Thankfully, this was part of a challenge and the team ended up getting a photo with four officers and in quite a unique place too!

The young people were encouraged to engage with members of the public to get their views of young people today as well as to raise awareness of Truth About Youth NE’s latest campaign – ‘AGE IS JUST A NUMBER’. The latest campaign is a bid to get rid of the age barrier between the generations and get people of all ages coming together to take part in a range of activities to prove that age is just a number and on the inside we are all the same. The innovative campaign will utilise aspects of social media as well as more physical forms of campaigning such as Flash Mobs, postcard campaigns and petitions.

To keep up to date with the latest news on Truth About Youth NE and ‘AGE IS JUST A NUMBER’ visit www.truthaboutyouth.org.uk or like their Facebook page facebook.com/truthaboutyouthne

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Volunteer Opportunity

Ria — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:50:44 +0000

Yvette is looking for a young volunteer media assistant to work with Book Apothecary in the run up to the cultural olympiad.

You need to be aged 16-25 and have an interest in writing or journalism and artist/books or libraries. The role will entail regular posting on their social media networks, getting involved in publicity for our 2012 programme and writing for the blog. You may also be involved in interviewing artists, documenting events and work in progress as well as helping to compile press releases and other related tasks.

Good english skills are desirable along with an enthusiasm and flexibility with volunteer hours. it is likely that you will be able to do some of the work from home and some from the BA Studio based in Gateshead. Full training is given.

If you’re interested send Yvette an email to let her know info@bookapothecary.co.uk

Please pass onto any interested parties.

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