The Crew is a programme that creates opportunities for children and young between the ages of 5 and 13 to have a say on what is important to them. One of the ways we do this is through the 5.2.13 magazine. This term brings the release of edition 19 of the 5.2.13 magazine with contributions … Continue reading New Issue of 5-2-13 Mag OUT NOW!
BREEZE Festival 2010
Throughout July and August a group of 14 young people from across the city got together to plan and deliver a citywide consultation of children & young people as part of the Children & Young People’s Plan review. The group wrote and designed a young people friendly survey as well as coming up with a … Continue reading BREEZE Festival 2010
Leeds Youth “Take Over” Parliament
Young people from Leeds will join their peers from around the country, as the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) debate in the House of Commons later this month. Over 300 young people from across the country are set to debate in the House of Commons chamber on Friday 29th October. Members of UKYP, aged 11-18, will … Continue reading Leeds Youth “Take Over” Parliament
Arts Experience Challenge for Young People in Leeds
In August The Youth Association, in partnership with Getaway Girls, delivered a two-day Arts Experience Challenge. The aim of the project was for young women from the culturally diverse areas of inner-city Leeds to have the opportunity to experience using different art forms and to combine these to create an instillation and/or performance. This was … Continue reading Arts Experience Challenge for Young People in Leeds
Arts Award 5 Year Celebration
The Arts Award is 5 years old and to celebrate they want everyone to join them in Leeds city centre on Wednesday to see what they’ve been up to. Check out the flier for more details.
Is this your poem?
This poem was found in the Leeds office, 180 Chapel town road, without a name and I think it is great! If anyone would like to claim it please do and i can add your name to the blog if you wish. Right here, right now what am I going to do, I’m feeling pressure … Continue reading Is this your poem?
5 reasons to get on the 'Get-on' buses
By Dale (15) Damien (15) and Thomas (12) To talk to staff. Good place to hang out. To get advice and information. To have a laugh. To find out about activities going on in the area.
5 reasons to get on the ‘Get-on’ buses
By Dale (15) Damien (15) and Thomas (12) To talk to staff. Good place to hang out. To get advice and information. To have a laugh. To find out about activities going on in the area.
Ask the Leeds Youth Council
At the Leeds Youth Council we were asked, What do you feel is the biggest issue for young people in Leeds? Here is what two of our members said. ‘I see a lack of aspiration as a main issue in my constituency of Leeds, particularly in my local area. Young people are not given enough … Continue reading Ask the Leeds Youth Council
Expanding the participation team
We are excited to announce that we have just recruited 2 new Project Workers, Peter Broderick and Hannah Jones. Competition for the post was very high, with over 100 people submitting an application. Candidates were interviewed over 2 days, spending 1 of those days with a recruitment panel of young people. Thanks to all those … Continue reading Expanding the participation team