On the 25th June there will be a free event in Eureka for groups working with children in Calderdale. The event will run from 12pm to 3pm and include a range of presentations, workshops and information stalls. The workshops will include activities like

den building, play training and

organisational development. There will also be a networking lunch which will provide an opportunity for children’s groups to come together and find out

what's going on in Calderdale for

children.

Children are welcome under your own supervision. If you or any members of your organisation require further information, please contact Kala Wild on 01422 431095 or email kala@calderdalecommunityforum.org.uk

If you are interested in attending this event please email sophie@calderdalecommunityforum.org.uk

EUREKA! EVENT FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH

CHILDREN

„The workshops will include activities like den building, play

training and

organisational

development‟

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE‟S NETWORK NEWSLETTER

WELCOME! Welcome to the June edition of the Children and Young People’s Network Newsletter! This newsletter will be available on the first Tuesday of every month and will keep you up to date with all the events, training etc. going

on in and around Calderdale.

If you would like to include an article, future event or course in the July newsletter, please email emma@calderdalecommunityforum.org.uk no

later than 30.06.10

JUNE 2010

EUREKA! EVENT 1

NEW FUNDING SCHEME LIVE UNLTD

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HANDMADE PARADE 2

BRANCHING OUT 3

CALL FOR BANDS! 3

POSITIVE FUTURES SPRING PROGRAMME

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EVENTS CALENDAR & FUTURE C&YP MEETING DATES

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Inside this issue:

KALA WILD CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S NETWORK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER kala@calderdalecommunityforum.org,uk

Live UnLtd aims to show that young people are the solutions to the problems faced in their communities through empowering them to run their own community projects. We currently have funding available for young people between 16-18yr olds [11-18yr olds from Aug2010 onwards] to apply for awards of up to £2000 for projects that have a positive social impact on their community. In every application we look for achievability of the project, the motivation of the individual and how much social impact the idea will have on the community. Please note that anyone applying who is under

17yrs old will need an advisor to help them to run their project. Each month, the Youth Leadership Team living across the north (aged 16-25), will decide which youth lead projects will be funded and how much money will be awarded per project. The basic criteria for an award is: ∙ Must be 16 – 18 years old [11-18yr olds from Aug2010 onwards] ∙ Must be living in England ∙ Must be applying as an individual or an informal group for a new project idea ∙ Must have a positive social impact on the community Applications are accepted all year round and applicants will be notified with the final decision from the youth leadership team within 4 weeks. The next deadline for applications is Wednesday 12th May and for your information the next one will be in June. For further information please contact Joe directly via email or on 07540413911 or visit the website on www.liveunltd.com

At 2pm on Saturday 26th June there will be the Handmade Parade through Hebden Bridge. The theme is ‘Hop, Skip and a Jump’ and there will also be open workshops during the 5th-24th June. If you wish to find out more about workshop times and location, please visit

www.hebdenbridgeparade.org.

They are also looking for budding

volunteers to help out with the workshops

and stewarding the event. If you are

interested in helping out, please call

01706 812645

NEW FUNDING SCHEME LAUNCHED!

HANDMADE PARADE THROUGH HEBDEN BRIDGE

“In every

application we look

for achievability of

the project, the

motivation of the

individual and how

much social impact

the idea will have on

the community.”

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Branching out is a confidential alcohol and drug service for Young People in Calderdale aged 10-21 years old. They offer a flexible, holistic service

to young people with a wide range of interventions that help the

individual through one to one support, counseling, complementary thera-pies, diversionary activities, clinical treatment, advocacy and signposting.

Branching out has flexible support workers in every locality across

Calderdale and run a G.P. clinic in the town centre on Wednesday

afternoons for young people who have health concerns due to their use of

substances or requiring substitute prescriptions. They also provide

Hepatitis A&B vaccinations and sexual health

advice.

With a dedicated Family Worker and Education, Training and development worker as well, Branching out can also provide support and advice to families and professionals working with young

people who have been affected by substance use.

If you would like more information, like to see a worker or make a referral, please phone 01422

258800

On Thursday 19th August, as part of the Halifax Festival 2010, there will be a Battle of The Bands live final at The Piece Hall. This is a call to any budding Lady Gagas or Foo Fighters aged between 16-25 who wish to take part in this event! Closing date for applications is Monday 5th

July.

So if you know any musically talented superstars, please email BOTB@halifaxfestival.co.uk with the name of your band, a short biog and a link to your myspace or facebook page (if applicable).

CALL FOR BANDS AND SOLO ARTISTS AGED BETWEEN 16-25!

GET SUPPORT „BRANCHING OUT‟

“A confidential

alcohol and drug

service for Young

People in Calderdale

aged 10-21 years old”

Inside Story Headline

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5th—Safeguarding

HALIFAX V.A.C

9—4.30 £5—60 pp

01422 348777

15th—Safeguarding Children and young people from sexual exploitation LIVERPOOL Quaker House 9.30—12.30 £75 pp

eventsjustwhistle.org.uk

15th— Domestic Violence Awareness HALIFAX WomenCentre 9.30— 4.30 £45/70 pp Caroline Burton or Nicola Barker - 01422 386500

25th—Eureka! Day

HALIFAX EUREKA children's museum 12—3 FREE sophie@calderdalecommunityforum.org.uk

26th— Handmade Parade

HEBDEN BRIDGE 2pm FREE info@hebdenbridgeparade.org

28th—Bullying in the commu-nity: Raising Staff Awareness YORK The Bar Convent 9.30—12 FREE jstead@nspcc.org.uk

28th—Bullying in the commu-nity: Developing the anti-bullying policy YORK The Bar Convent 1.30– 4 FREE

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www.calderdalecommunityforum.org.uk

Children and Young People’s Sub-Block All Thursdays from 10 to 12

8th July Barnardos, Elland 19th August Women’s Centre, Halifax 30th September Rastrick Youth Forum, Rastrick 4th November Square Chapel, Halifax 16th December Ovenden Initiative, Ovenden

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE NETWORK FUTURE MEETINGS

Youth Organisation Network All Tuesdays from 12.30 to 2.30

22nd June GALYIC, Todmorden 27th July Barnardos, Elland 14th September Women’s Centre, Halifax 26th October Ovenden Initiative, Ovenden 7th December Square Chapel, Halifax