we represent the (brilliant!) young people of Shildon
the last issue of the yella is no.
14, from
Summer 2011
or
2 year, 30 week(s), 3 day(s) and 0 hour(s) old, we've already accomplished so much!
And we're nowhere near finished yet! We've just launched our new Community Chest
scheme, and we're actively working to find new projects in the area that we
notice other young people want to be sorted out!
what it is
The Youth Council was set-up by SCYPAN (Shildon's young persons charity) to give children and young people a voice in Shildon. We work closely with Shildon Town Council (as well as anyone else who can help!) to try our best to carry out changes or introduce projects that young people tell us they want.
So far, we've introduced new lighting into the Park, added sidings to preserve the Skate Park and make it safer, helped to organise the Young People's Awards and Shildon Young Voices events.
We've now finally installed our latest project, a "Youth Shelter" in the park; to give young people an enclosed area to relax.
NEW Hackworth Park > Youth Shelter Installed
NEW SYC > Community Chest
Hackworth Park > Skate Ramp Upgrade
Hackworth Park > New Lighting
New for 2011, youth groups in Shildon can apply for up to £75 from the Youth Council, where their applications will be judged solely by the young people.
Deadline: Applications Closed
Funded by 'Durham County Council's Elected Member Neighbourhood Budget'.
... for kids! and it's written about four times a year...
... and it's sent to every home in and around Shildon free of charge!
have a look below if you want to help, or to the right if you wanna download...
we write the yella for free, and use community news and contributions
(thanks!)
to do it, but we always need more news and help! you can do this by:
making suggestions
write article
taking a photograph
send us your groups news
coming up with a game/competition
sending us jokes
or any other ideas!
Even older issues:
Coming in Spring/Summer 2012, we'll be hosting the Shildon Young
People's Awards for the third time. Keep an eye out for nomination forms
and other ways you can get involved, especially by sending your ideas to us.
what they are
From an idea by SCYPAN (Shildon Children & Young People's Action Network), the Shildon Young People's Awards were born. They recognise achievements of young people in and around Shildon, all brought together with an exciting presentation evening at the Shildon Civic Hall.
Preparations are underway for the thirds awards, taking place in Spring/Summer 2012. Nomination forms will be available shortly, please keep an eye out in the local press for info. on how to apply and give young people the recognition that they are often denied.
We need your ideas to get more young
people involved next year, so that we have
EVEN MORE young people winning awards!
Nominations are currently not open, but keep your eyes peeled for more information in the local press!
We'd love to hear about what you think of our work, whether good or bad!
Also, this is where you answer competition questions from the Yella!
Choose the right competition from the list on the right, and make sure
to include a phone number so we can tell you if you've won! Get permission
from your parents before telling us! We will keep it safe and tell no-one else.
Choose a topic from the box below and the form will change.
Please ask parents' permission before sending us a message!
