You wouldn't really guess, but Salisbury is quite good about their local music scene. There are plenty of venues and bars that boost local bands acclaim...

Karl And Troy join Spark 

Need help with education choices in Wiltshire! Check out the latest guide on what's available for young people aged 14 - 19....

On July 3rd 2010 we went to Damerham music festival. We listened to bands such as Colt 45 and The Small Town Rivals. The festival opened at...

Click to read more!

Kezzy is a border collie/ bearded collie and is 8 years old . She has a walk every day for 2 hours with my mates Emily and Sara. Her favourite place to go is the milenium green...

Canberra Relaunch Saturday 18th September

Prog rock band Vienna Circle are still selling hundreds of albums from home - and it all began at the Shak Studio in Pewsey

A group of LGBT young people attended Swindon & Wiltshire PRIDE on 14 August 2010

Everyday Ghosts, the popular Pewsey rock band, have completed their third song at the Shak Studio, a free recording facility for young people.

Studley Green Youth Club - Wednesdays - 19:00-21:15 - Community Centre!

Court Mills - Thursdays - 18:45-21:15 - CRE8 NIGHTS!

Court Mills - Fridays - 19:00-21:30 - Drop In & Sports

Meet your local youth workers and have a chat, as they wonder through your school at Lunch times!

Mondays - John of Gaunt - 12:45 - 13:30
Thursdays - Clarendon - 12:45 - 13:30
For more information contact Ollie Phipps

Saturday 12th September @ The Chapel Nightclub

Hey Guys Its Gonna Be A Great Night With Loads Of Awesome Bands ......

Lotti Joins Spark

Sean Bird - Playing all the latest Dub-step, Drum & Bass and the Latest Music!

LISTEN TO DJ TY & DJ SEAN'S TALKSHOW EVERY THURSDAY BETWEEN 5:00 AND 6:00PM

"Big Party In The Park" was held in Devizes - check out the photos....

Canberra gets arty!

Salisbury Youth Development Centre is just on Wilton Road, check out the video and see what you think!

Check out the latest video from Marlborough Youthie...

Salisbury Bridging Project - Its Disco Night !!

The young people and staff of Marlbrough Youth Centre, Wiltshire present... Pop (Summer 2010). Vox Pops and bloopers for the project.

Photo's of the barn owl box, which will be put up in the cattle barn at River Bourne Community Farm

Need to review your plans?  Don't panic - help is at hand.

Summer madness

Young People from Chippenham are already getting ready for their One World event in September... Check out the latest video!

Young people in Ludgershall have been getting fit this summer.

What a workout!

As part of the Creative Juice youth music event in Salisbury, which involved youth music at several venues across the city, a live outdoor busking gig was set up outside the Salisbury Playhouse.

 

Sixth forms, colleges and training providers in Wiltshire and surrounding areas and links to their websites

As part of the Summer Programme the MDC4YP took a group of young people involved in the Bridging Project, to the cinema to see Toy Story 3 in 3D.

Summer @ Canberra

Last workshop coming up in Motorsport engineering at Castle Combe 3-5 August 2010

Get skills & qualifications and earn money. Find out more about apprenticeships here .....

Mere and Tisbury 100 mile 2009 and whitewater kayaking residential 2010

A group of young people worked throughout the half tearm doing lesuire credits, as a result of this we were rewarded with a residential to calshot

young people from mere and tisbury doing leisure credits, summer 2010.

Two and Three Quarters on Spark.

A joint canoeing trip with the MDC4YP & NETWORK, as part of the Summer Programme.

The Bridging Project from Salisbury had a great time creating an animation video at Wiltshire College the other weekend - check it out here .....

A group of young people prepared for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh.

The Bridging Project from Grosvenor House Youth Development Centre have been working with Wiltshire College to learn how to produce annimation videos - check this one out!

Bridging Project members from Marlborough Youthie have made a great animation video with support from Wiltshire College - check it out......

If you need a hand finding work or advice on course choices - or if you need help with housing, money or health matters - a Connexions Personal Adviser can help! .....

Another couple of days in the WYAP office.

Ludgershall young people tickled their taste buds with some unusual flavours at last weeks session.

Check out the latest Aiming Higher video which was shot at the event held back in June at Rowdeford School... 

An exciting opportunity for you to receive £1000 to fund a media project!!

Click to find out more.

What it's like to work in the Arts and for WYAP.

Callum Joins Dan

Tidworth & Ludgershall go to Thorpe Park.

Collingbourne young people try out a Street Dance workshop led by the Tidworth P.O.P Dance group

Young Peoples Dance event photos, DanceXpress

P.O.P Teaches Collingbourne to dance!

A fund for individuals under 21 to help them with their learning needs or education

I'm Ash, I'm 17 and a DJ.

Cirencester came out to play in the sunshine!

Melksham Community Area CAYPIG

The Shuker Educational Fund supports young people from West Wiltshire District, aged 17-24 who are studying for, or planning to study for, a Degree, Masters Degree or Doctorate.  

Young people in Melksham will be showcasing their ideas to help improve local transport and access, with £1,000 up for grabs for the best entries...

Through July and August there will be 1 hour of football coaching each week for young people aged
8 - 18 years. Sessions will be lead by coaches from Salisbury City Football Club!!

The young people of tidworth youthy have been enjoying the sunshine on the esso field. 

We have taken the fun outside where they had a picnic, enjoyed different outdoor games and planned there trip to thorpe park. 

 

Work Experience and an Arts Award too

Lotti Visits Spark

The night was a success and we all had fun.

Stage '65 are laying in another production - this time called "The Boys and the Girls" - click More to find out what its all about.

1980's band The Beat, back on tour and coming to Salisbury!

Stage '65 Update on their latest news....

work experience and an arts award as well

The evening out was a success and we are looking into doing it for the future.

"Fun in the Sun" at Lyneham

We made our own Ice Cream in the park without a freezer! Science is pretty cool. Especially when you get to make ice cream!!!

Three Matravers Students join Westbury Youth Workers Team

Interested in coaching other young people but need to get qualified first - check out the booklet click More!

Getting friendly with goats, trying out stonemasonry, learning the skills of fire fighting and carrying out radio interviews were just some of the hands-on activities available at the 2010 Wiltshire Skills Festival this year.

Stuff to do when school's out

J'aime Parkour! This film was produced by Year 9 French students, who were studying the French art of free-running, or 'Parkour', as invented by David Belle and Sebastien Foucan.

Matravers Year 11 students explored the Electromagnetic Spectrum - check out their video

Year 7 students at Matravers have created this animation video on self portraits - do you recognise any of them .....

Year Nine students star in this film - another one from Matravers.... Keep them coming and we will showcase them on SparkSite!

Enter Achilles has been made by Year 9 students at Matravers School, Westbury - check out the video....

Matravers School created this video on MATHS! - it looks quite fun....

vinvolved wiltshire is part of V, the National Youth Volunteering Charity.

Two teams of 14-16 year olds, all living within the Marlborough Community, plan to trek 18km across the New Forest to practice for the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition.

Mark and Tess attended an aiming high event on Saturday 26th June at Roudeford School in Devizes and created a CD during a music workshop...

Just an average evening at ludgershall youthy! the young people are exploring new and exciting ways to play games using a parachute!

 

 

IPWZ has new opening times and venue

Finished your exams? Looking for a little extra money during the summer?

Here are some tips on looking for a summer job?

The young people of Tidworth Youth Centre have been having a go at growing their own fruit and vegetables.

WYAP is launching it's young writers group and wants to hear from anyone interested in writing reviews (and seeing the shows for free!), working with websites and Facebook Profiles, writing for a county wide magazine & newsletter...

Travelling Around Wiltshire - by Foot, Car, Bike, Bus, Train.....

Interested in gaining some valuable work experience to help you get into your chosen career - then why not volunteer and gain some fantastic experience..

Come along and watch an amazing showcase of Youth Dance performances from Youth Centre groups county-wide! 

Saturday 3rd July 2010.

A successful session at purton youth club

A competition between the three 'newbies' of Grosvenor House.

The Shak in Pewsey present to you Shark Bait - an annimation made at the half term workshop at Wiltshire College, Chippenham

Need help finding a job - just click to go to Connexions Jobs Link ....

Radio Monkey are now ‘The Small Town Rivals’

This was a workshop in which the Tidworth young people took part in making theire own ringtones. A group of young artist's came to Tidworth youth centre to show them how. 

Young people revising for exams, playing pool and ping pong, playing on the xbox and generally chilling out.

Catch Matt live on Spark 5pm - 6pm Mondays

Two and Three Quarters host girls hour

Spark on radio 1

 

Rocker Joe's Request Hour Wednesday 8pm (GST)

 

David Joins Spark

Catch  Mel's show on Thursday Nights 8-9 Pm

Thomas Joins Spark

Julian Joins Spark

Your Life…Your Choices…Your Support Tool

 

Did you know that eligible young people can get between £10 and £30 a week for staying on at school or college after the age of 16?...

Thinking of higher education?  (You don't necessarily need to have A levels to go to university!) 

Want to talk to someone about the possibilities? ...

Know Your Rights At School - The Schools OUT Student Tool Kit

Does your school:Recognise and support you for who you are?  Always challenge biphobia, homophobia, sexism and transphobia?

Need help deciding what course is right for you?  Your Connexions Personal Adviser can help...

Need to prove your age....  Do you look younger than you are?

How much do you drink? Do you go out at weekends and drink with friends?

Find out all about how much you drink, is it binge drinking........

Do you know when you can do what????  At what age can you work, enter a bar, drink etc.........

If you’re between 11 and 16, you probably know a lot about using the internet.

Have a look at this great site: Think U Know

Youthinformation.com is The National Youth Agency's online information toolkit for young people.

This site has loads of information you will find interesting.......

This can be a scary situation to be in and you may wonder what are your rights!  Find out more by clicking more and make sure you know where you stand.

ICEing your phone is easy ....

Choose a person to be you’re "in case of emergency” contact

Left school but want to carry on studying?

Want to go to sixth form or college when you leave school next year?

Find out how to look for a course near you ...

.COM Activities 2010 *Don't Miss Out!!*

Download the flyer!

* For times and other important information about these trips, go to This Page *

Warminster bridging project has been given £3000 in wypof bid.

Short film looking at the views of the younger generation, filmed by V Talent.

This animation is about gay and bisexual teenagers' struggle for equality. The film was made by a group of young people to share the support they received from local and national organisations.

This animation is about gay and bisexual teenagers' struggle for equality and is based on a true story....

This animation is about gay and bisexual teenagers' struggle for equality.

Drugs and Alcohol  - Are you worried about your drug and alcohol use and would you like to talk to someone?

2BME is the new LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) youth group located in Devizes, Wiltshire.
 

Young people can now apply for grants from trustees of the legacies left by Wiltshire benefactors, which are dedicated to helping children and young people.

Do you live in Market Lavington and struggle with transport, then check out when the Weekend Youth Link Bus is running....

Do you have an interest in film production or want to be part of a film about living in Warminster as a teenager

This is your chance to say what its like and how you would like to change your community

If you don't think University is the right option for you this site IS FOR YOU!

Welcome to the sixth edition of the WYAP Young Persons Newsletter – your guide to Arts Events & Activities across Wiltshire & beyond!

Do you sometimes get bored of an evening?

Want to do something different, fun and interesting?

Have you got...

 

A DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from.

Want to know what it's like to be a youth worker? This will be updated daily to give you a real insight!

The Moodi Million on Facebook – be part of something HUGE!
 
How are you? What’s up? How are things?

Check out the Fit trailer - Fit' is an entertainment initiative to humanize the face of bullying - homophobic bullying in particular. Cruelty of any kind is beneath us all, whatever our sexuality or background.

Are you missing?  Do you think someone is looking for you?

Whatever your situation, we are here to help.

Are you under 19 years old and looking for work?

Find out more about current job vacancies in Wiltshire by contacting your local Connexions Centre ...

It's a big world out there with all sorts of possibilities for your future working life. No surprise then if you feel daunted by the choices. Some of these websites can give you a start in thinking about the options...

Try these websites for some gap year ideas:

www.gogapyear.com - essential gap year advice

Vocation Quest -  Information, Advice and Guidance Service, and weekly Job Club to support unemployed people in Wiltshire - 'Run by unemployed people, for unemployed people’

Wheels to Work project aims to provide young people with afforable moped transport to help them get to work or college. Click 'More' to find out the full details!

If you're of working age but unemployed and actively seeking work, you may be able to claim Jobseeker's Allowance...

Thinking of doing an apprenticeship? The new National Apprenticeship Vacancy website is now live ...

Employment4students! - Bringing you the latest student jobs, part time jobs, temporary jobs, internships and graduate jobs and the best deals for students. We advertise a range of jobs opportunities and work, from summer jobs to Christmas jobs.

Over 16 and going to school or college and need to know the buses and trains that get you there? 

Catch Zoe and Lauren on Spark Weds 4- 5pm

Niall McCaughan Joins Luke Johnstone - Wednesday Evenings 6-7pm! 

The Rose Gale Trust - find out more about getting hold of grants or funds quickly .....

Are you an entrepreneurial young person, between the ages of 11-21?

Would you like to promote understanding and solve conflict in your community? Do you have an idea of how to do this through sport?

This entry has been on SparkSite a little while now but it the funding is still available .....

The Princes Trust Community Cash Awards is offering grants of up to £5000 to support community activity!

Art workshops led by professional artists will be available to young people in Wiltshire for only £30

CAYPIG Young People get to make choices, on what they want in Devizes Youth Development Centre. 

MusicMatters is a 12 month music project for 13-19 year olds in Wiltshire giving young people the chance to experience everything to do with writing, playing and recording music. Find out More....

Don't know what to do or who to ask for help?
 
Worried about the future?
 

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students.

The Queer Youth Network is a national non-profit making organisation that is run by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) and Queer Young People and is based in the United Kingdom.

We offer a service to young lesbian, gay and bisexual people and those young people unsure of their sexuality, young transgender people who suffer very similar if not the same issues as young LGB.

Gay Youth UK, aims to provide a complete resource for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning people living in the UK. 

Have a look at the official website for young people - even though its says Children in the title don't be put off - this site is for young people who want action........

"Home or Homeless" video launch is on Thursday 29th October - come and meet the cast and heard about their own experiences.....

 

JB changes show times to the later spot of 7pm to 8pm Weds nights Spark Radio

Jamie Joins Spark

Catch Love Angel Yemi on Spark Weds 5-6pm

 The new Revamped show from Ash and Dave Spark Radio 6-7pm Tuesdays

WAY Summer Meeting at Thorpe Park!

Wanted 4 young people to build a kit car

Wiltshire Assembly of Youth June 2009

Launched by Wiltshire Assembly of Youth, ‘The Greengauge Scheme’ challenges youth organisations in Wiltshire to ‘go green’.

Club Ice Limo For the Young Parents Group

Track listings for the 2 hour show on Thursday 12th March 2009

 

New Presenter Parka Joins Spark

New Photography & Graphics course starting up soon - watch out for more info about start dates soon.

Max and Tini's Massive Monday Mash Up

Catch New Presenters Patrick and Will

Every Thursday 4 - 5pm

Playlist 08.01.09

Devizes Youth Development

Christmas Lantern's Workshop,Dates Tuesday 18th & 25th Nov 2008,Time 7.00pm to 9.00pm 

Parade 28th Nov ,Ring Julie 01380 722598 more details

A vibrant drop-in session for all young people to come down and... chill out, run around the hall with basketball, football or other games, get advice and information, pool tournaments, meet with mates, chat with youth workers, have...

If you have, then why not get yourself nominated for a Wiltshire Young Peoples Award.   Encourged other young people to get involved Promote the needs of young people to your community If you have done any of these and would like to find out more then speak to your Youth Development Co-ordinator who can put your name...

Young fathers from Wiltshire and Swindon have been making a film since November.  They have made it for a number of reasons.  They are aware that, as a group, they do not get a ‘good press’.  They want to show they are willing to face up to their responsibilities as parents, and that they...

Find your place........ You know that bit of land you walk past every day and think someone should really clean that up and make it wonderful for all the wildlife and people round here. Now’s your chance to do it yourself. Check out the BBC Breathing Place website to find out how to get involved....

Wiltshire & Swindon Crimebeat is an exciting scheme launched in 1995. Its aim is to give young people aged up to 25 an opportunity to help combat crime, it will challenge you to put some of your ideas for your own community into practice. There are no real restrictions to projects; your ideas can either be simple and...

Rural Youth Network is the leading voice in rural youth affairs, raising awareness of issues faced by young people in rural areas and supporting those who work with them.   vcashpoint is offering grants of up to £2,500 to young people aged 16 to 25 in England who want to set up their own volunteering project...

UnLtd Sport Relief Awards are funded by Sport Relief, an initiative of Comic Relief, registered with the charity commission No. 326568   Young people for respect and understanding     Are you an entrepreneurial young person, between the ages of 11 and 21? Would you like to promote understanding and...

“The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) enables young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. Run by young people for young people, UKYP provides opportunities for 11-18-year-olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change.” Latest News - to find out what they are...

UK Youth magazine online has smart software that enables you to view a full spread. If you ‘turn the page’ or click on an article in the contents page you go straight there! In addition there are ‘live’ links to websites or useful downloads providing further information. Similarly, when the magazine...

We are a group of young people aged between 13 - 19 years old from around Wiltshire. We have been trained to give an objective opinion from a young person's point of view on youth centres and services for young people. Young Assessors wrote this song themselves and hired in an independent music producer to help them put the...

Volunteering is something you can do that makes a real difference in your community. But beyond the benefit to others, many people don’t realize that you have a lot to gain as a volunteer as well! Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and gain experience in an area that you want to work in.  It’s...

A new night for new members

Year 8 and year 9 night

Dreamscheme is a 5 day long activity in which you have the opportunity to try new things.

Loo Project Judging Tonight!!!

Loo Project Evaluation!

Coffee Bar Challenge!!

Tuesday 12th January saw the first Trampolining session at westbury ydc, these sessions will happen every 2 weeks 7-8pm.

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A day experimenting with animation techniques.