My name is Troy and I am from the sleepy village of Bromham, not much really happens there so I have to find activities elsewhere…

The name is Karl Matthews and I used to live in Peterborough until 2002 when I moved to Calne, some people call me a city boy, but I actually enjoy going outside and camping, SO THERE!

Your Thoughts On Spark?

Spark is great! Loads of fun to take part in, get to play the music I like, it’s great to get new unknown bands known to the people.

I think it’s awesome because everyone who has their own show on here seems to have different music tastes, meaning that it makes for a much better variety for people to listen to. The people here are also very awesome and you can easily have a laugh with any of them. 

Turns Ons

Not entirely sure what to think here, but I am a nutter for tournament paintball! I enjoy my gaming as a lot of people my age normally do, and I love music! I enjoy going to see bands live. That’s all I can really say without going into too much detail

I enjoy watching anime, playing games, playing my guitar, listening to music, watching films, going to gigs and cheese… why not?

Turn Offs

Not really into the whole pop culture concept, I get bored easily by the same songs being played over and over again…

People who judge other people by their looks there is so much more to the madness

Fav Music

Rock, Punk Rock, Pop Punk, Post Punk Laptop Rap

My music taste consists of Rock, Punk Rock, Pop Punk, Ska Punk and even J-Pop and J-Rock! 

Catch the guys live on Spark Radio Weds 4pm to 5pm

We've got all manner of amazing activities including sumo suits and fencing, as well as decorate your own cupcake, mocktails and fruit kebabs. Not forgetting our BBQ and a climbing wall. DJ's throughout the day waiting to show you how to spin and even a mini skate park with skate show provided by our very own Warren Pullinger!

Free raffle entry and goodie bag for all young people 13 - 19 who attend. Bring your friends, bring your family and find out what Canberra could do for you!

For up to date info about stalls and local buinesses taking part check out our facebook page you'll find us at Canberra Ufi

And while some might think this dream is unrealistic, one band from the rural village of Pewsey are proving it really can be done from home.

Vienna Circle are Paul and Jack Davis, whose interest in music began at a lunch club in The Shak, the Pewsey youth centre. With a free rehearsal room available, young people took on any instrument they could to qualify for a role in a rock band. Paul, the elder of the two, took up guitar and formed Eighth Fret, who recorded several EPs and were given opportunities to perform as far as Exeter, thanks to the guidance of youth centre staff.

"It was great the rehearsal room was available. We were fortunate to have staff who could guide us. We might not have had the opportunity without large sums of money and traveling. We were just so lucky."

Jack made similar progress with a band of friends, and when these groups separated when members left for university, Paul and Jack began writing in the style they know best: Progressive Rock. "Living in the same house, we were always playing music together. We always had the same view on what we wanted to do with the music."

The duo found a local producer to develop their recordings, got some artwork, and released their album 'White Clouds' as a CD and download. National press followed, including a full page article in Classic Rock magazine, and orders began coming from around the globe. "To see orders from places like Brazil is an incredible feeling. The most exciting part is, we could do another album. We sold enough to make it viable to do it again and again. It's sustainable."

Fortunately for young people in Wiltshire, the music opportunities are now better than ever. Not only can you put together a band and rehearse for free, you can get a free recording with a qualified engineer, learn how to make a website and share your music, and have a shot of making a career of your own.

If you want to take part in the best youth music community in the country, you can soon sign up to Spark Music who can link you with other musicians to start a band, refer you to the nearest rehearsal or recording space, and even release your music on the Spark Music record label. Everything from artwork to radio play can be arranged making your journey in music as simple as possible, so you can focus on the songwriting. Even better is working for Spark Music yourself, getting real music industry experience.

Look out for the launch of Spark Music in September to get involved. 

You can find out more about Vienna Circle at their website. 

Use the player below to hear the song. You can even leave timed comments. Try it out!

Everyday Ghosts - Breaking Minds by ShakStudio

You can hear more from Everyday Ghosts, and others who have recorded at Shak Studio, on the studio soundcloud page. Alternatively, you can book to record your own music with this web form.

A safe off the streets environment to promote and enable positive socialisation, where young people can make new friends and build stronger relationships with current one, aswell as youth workers. Young people are encouraged to participate in positive group activities and explore and discuss developmental issues. Young people can access friendly advice and information from youth workers and some can eventually help organise and take lead in activities.

Youth Workers - Sue, Tissam, Lee, Kevin.

A range of activities based around being CREATIVE!
DJ Workshops, Pimp your Pumps, 1 Minute Challenges, Massage, Perfume making, Nail Art, and More...

Youth Workers - Gina, Lee, Lloyd, Ollie.

Each week every session is based on a diffrent country, cooking the food, learning the language, experiancing the culture, we're visiting Spain, Italy, Mexico, Japan, China, Thailand, and more...

PLUS: We have a specialist Sport Coach in to provide a range of diffrent sports, football, touch rugby, hockey, rounders, ultimate frisbee, basketball.

Youth Workers: Lee, Hannah, Julie, Tissam, Ollie.

Mondays - John of Gaunt - 12:45 - 13:30

Thursdays - Clarendon - 12:45 - 13:30

For more information contact Ollie Phipps Youth Development Worker

2.00pm - 11.30pm

Current Band Line Up -

Out Like A Lion,

Ruins Of Earth,

Drowned By Oceans,

Sailors,

Plane Crash At Sea,

I Met Nature,

Dakota Skyline And More tbc.

Check out their own Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=132850233421210

Who am i and where am i from ?

Hey, I’m Lotti I live in Wiltshire, a place where you can get stuck on the train due to cows on the line.

Your Thoughts on Spark?

Spark is awesome; you get more music choice compared to most radio stations and lots of different people.

Turn Ons

Music, chocolate, shoes, chocolate, LED lights, chocolate, concerts, chocolate, movies, chocolate, police academy, chocolate, radio, chocolate.

Turn Offs

Very hot weather, very cold weather, Jazz, Betty boop, grey paintings, Sunday evenings.

Fav Music

Marilyn Manson, Human League, Aerosmith, Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, The Kinks, Slipknot, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, A-Ha, Bon Jovi, Lily Allan, Fat Les, Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, Metalica, Basically anything that isn’t Jazz.

Catch Lotti Live on Spark Every Monday from 6pm - 7 pm

Hi, I'm Sean and I like all kinds of music and hopefully you'll agree that I have a great taste in music.

Your thoughts on the Spark Radio.....

Its great being a DJ and knowing that you're making people happy with the sound of music.

Turn ons........

Having fun out and about with friends and fellow presenters from spark radio.

Turn offs.......

Marmite uhhh!

Fav Music......

I'm really loving dub-step and drum & bass at the moment and a bit of dance thrown in for good measure.

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LISTEN TO SEAN EVERY THURSDAY BETWEEN 5:00 AND 6:00PM

The disco then took over from 6pm with the main attraction ' make out kids ' playing their latest songs to a group of fans.

The weather did play its part during the day but everyone had a great time.

This event was a great example of numerous partner agencies working together including Wiltshire Youth Development Service, Wiltshire Council, Downland School and Devizes Town Council.

Don't forget the next event is at the Corn Exchange on Friday the 17th of September which will be the first foam party of 2010.

Come join us and turn a basic pair of pumps into a work of art that you can walk away in!!!!

This is what we've done so far, obviously it's work in progress so think you can do better then come see us every Tuesday from 6:30 - 9pm. It's only 50p and once your in the rest is free.

Canberra Youth Development Centre - helping to make your fashion dreams come true.

Or you can get help from your Connexions Personal Adviser - they may be in your school/college on results day.  If not you can drop in to the local Connexions centres in Salisbury, Chippenham or Trowbridge.  Connexions Personal Advisers are experts in advising young people on the various learning and careers options and are trained in giving careers Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG).

You can also contact Connexions Direct (open 18 hours a day, 7 days a week) either online at http://www.connexions-direct.com/, or via text or phone Tel: 080 800 13 2 19.

Emergency Rescue Packs for students receiving their GCSE and A Level results are available.
Inside you'll find details of the options available after exam results day including the clearing process for university, employer-funded study, apprenticeships, distance learning, gap years and finding a job.
Download Rescue Pack for GCSE students here
Download Rescue Pack for A Level students here

Whatever your results you shouldn't become too despondent or worried, because there are other options to consider: other courses, apprenticeships, employment, work-related training and volunteering.  A good way of dealing with any disappointment is to find out what your options are.

If you did better than you expected, you may be able to aim higher for a course or a job you thought was out of your reach.  You may want to explore gap year, employment or volunteering opportunities.

If you didn't do as well as you expected, try not to be too discouraged.  There are things you can do:

     1.  If you have just got your A Level results and the grades are lower than you expected, first contact
          your chosen college or university, as they may still be able to offer you a place.

     2.  The same goes for places at college or sixth form if you have just got your GCSE results.  Don't
          assume they won't have you if you have dropped a few grades.  Check with the sixth form or
          college before you make other plans.

     3.  You may be looking to go in to the 'clearing' system with your A level results - 'clearing' gives you
          the opportunity to try for a university place before the academic year starts.

     4.  You might want to think about re-taking some of the subjects you didn't do too well in to see if you
          can improve on your grades.

     5.  You might want to look at what's available in the local job market.

     6.  Or you may want to look at other training options open to you to prepare you for university or to
          help you enhance your job propects.

Whatever position you find yourself in you can talk to a Connexions Personal Adviser (Connexions) and get the impartial, professional advice you need.

They decided where they wanted to go, what they would do, even phoning up the pizza hut and requesting times of the buffet. Finally we added up the cost of the activities and they decided how much they would pay towards it.

The day went without a hic-up unless you count the ones following our slurp tower, and maybe Jemma's Robot in the middle of the hut! Whatever you do don't dare Jemma. But following some swimming madness I suppose we'll let them off. Not forgetting the ice cream factory!!!!

What a pucka trip. Check out our photos and for more info on trips or if you want to plan your own trip come on down to Canberra and get involved.

It was an amazing time, with surfing, beach-ing it up along with Kayaking, power boating and even driving the boat! Then it was onto the pool, climbing, abesiling and crate stacking.

Everyone got involved and we're all still here, despite Tom's best efforts in driving the power boat.

A huge thank you to all of you who came with us, and to Skern for such a fun time!

Check out our photo's to see us in action

A host of young musicians were given performance slots, most of whom playing acoustic guitar but included a rock group, pianists, and even a dance troupe. A crowd of passers-by and musicians congregated to enjoy the afternoon while graffiti and parkour artists performed their craft in the background. 

Some of the musicians on the day have previously developed their interest in music with Wiltshire Council on courses such as Music Matters, or at the free recording studio at The Shak in Pewsey, like Adam West who performed songs written on these courses. 

"My set went well and the audience seemed to appreciate it," Adam told us. "The opportunities given to young musicians at events like Creative Juice and extremely important in helping people like me develop music and performance skills."

If your browser supports flash, you can hear a song by Adam West by clicking play below:

Adam West - 'Stand Off' (Demo) by ShakStudio

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"Really funny, good graphics, loved the 3D" Ellie Vesey-Thompson (15 yrs)

"Was really great and funny" Mia Leach (14 yrs)

"Funny" Joe O'Shaushnessy (13 yrs)

 "It was really good & it was funny" Tom Davis (14 yrs)

"Funny" Samuel Scarr (14 yrs)

Well here it is:

The three-day activities are a mixture of practical and taught sessions including learning about robotics, designing a smart card and website, the practicalities of how a combustion engine works and motorsports at Castle Combe race track.  Working with college tutors, students will gain new skills, make new friends and chat with current University students; leaving with enjoyable memories and the knowledge to help them progress in their career.

These non-residential activities are aimed at young people in years 11 and 12, and those aged 16 - 19 in apprenticeships, studying 14-19 diplomas, NVQs, National Diplomas and those in work.

Find out when and where - download the information.

Want to learn a skill? Want to get out to work but carry on learning and get work-related qualifications? An apprenticeship may be the right route for you.

Top asked questions:-

What is an Apprenticeship?
Do I have to pay anything to become an apprentice?
Do I get paid?
Do I have to pay tax and National Insurance?

Find out more on the National Apprenticeship & Vacancy Matching Service website.

The best chance of getting an apprenticeship locally is through your own contacts - does one of your family work for an employer who might take you on? Did you do work experience with an employer who takes apprentices? What about your part-time job?.... ask if they have any apprenticeship opportunities.

It is also a good idea to send out speculative letters with a copy of your CV to local companies who may take on apprentices.  Contact your local Connexions Centre for help in writing a CV or speculative letter.

We visited the White water slalom course and stayed there for two nights.

Before we went on the trip we had been training and doing courses such as BCU 1star for Canoeing and Kayaking, Water saftey and rescue award and we are aiming to complete our BCU 2star.

Last year we did a 100 mile cannoe and kayaking residential which we trained to do for a few weeks at beaulieu with Liquid logistics.

skiing/snowboarding on an indoor dry slope.

We also did archery which was very challenging

We ab sailed from a rock climbing wall in 2 different groups 1 at at time{scary}

We tried to get to the top of the rock climbing wall even some poeple reached the top even though they were scared of hights, we also had races to the top of the wall at the end as a result of this Rhys came first, and Simon {youthworker} came second.

high ropes : we were in groups and had to be harnessed up and led by our team mates, this was a good team building exercise as we had to complete challanges and compete against other teams.

We did a challenging obstacle outside, the best/worst bit was going through a really dark tunnel

we stayed in a residential home where we slept we were in groups of 3-4 per room

To take part in this residential the youth workers chose a group who had excelled during the leisure credits scheme in the previous months

On the 28th of july we attended mere and went up to long hill, we all used the strimmers again which was better because people were more confident using the strimmers. We tidied up a path and also cleared alot of the cut down trees that were felled earlier in the year.

Listen to one of the tracks here and 

Catch Lisa and Sadie Lee every Tuesday 6pm - 7pm live on Spark.

Monday:  9.30am - 5.00pm

Tuesday:  9.30am -5.00pm     

Wednesday:  10.00am - 5.00pm         

Thursday:  9.30am - 5.00pm    

Friday:  9.30am - 4.00pm

At:

Chippenham Connexions Centre - 1 Avon Reach, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1EE Tel: 01249 449900

Salisbury Connexions Centre - Milford House, 43-55 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2BP Tel: 01722 424400

Trowbridge Connexions Centre - 1 Wicker Hill, Trowbridge, BA14 8JS Tel: 01225 716450

Or find a closer venue to you, as shown below, and telephone to make an appointment...

Amesbury: - Where to find us: Amesbury Sports and Leisure Centre. That's next to Stonehenge School.

When: Every Wednesday afternoon - Appointment times: 1.30pm, 2.15pm, 3.00pm and 3.45pm

Please ring Salisbury Connexions Centre on 01722 424400 for an appointment with Jonathan Kingsbury.

Devizes - Where to find us: Wiltshire College Devizes

When: Monday and Tuesday mornings (excluding bank holidays) - Appointment times: 10.00am, 10.45am, 11.30am

When: Monday and Tuesday afternoons (excluding bank holidays) - Appointment times: 2.00pm, 2.45pm

Please ring Salisbury Connexions Centre on 01722 424400 for an appointment with Claire Dowsing and Jenny Drury.

Malmesbury/Wootton Basset - Please ring Chippenham Connexions Centre on 01249 449900 for more info.

Marlborough - Where to find us: Marlborough Library, 91 High St, Marlborough SN8 1HD

When: Wednesday afternoons - Appointment times: 2.00pm, 2.45pm, 3.30pm

Please ring Salisbury Connexions Centre on 01722 424400 to book an appointment with Anna Thorpe.

Melksham - Where to find us: 'Canberra' - Melksham Youth Development Centre. 56 Spa Rd, Melksham, SN12 7NY

When: Monday afternoons. - Appointment times: 2.00pm-4.30pm

Please ring Trowbridge Connexions Centre on 01225 716450 to book an appointment with Ruth White.

Mere - Where to find us: Mere Youth Centre, Recreation Ground, Queens Road, Mere BA12 6EP

When: Alternate Thursday afternoons

Appointment times: Please ring Salisbury Connexions Centre for more information, or to speak to Alison Collier.

Pewsey- Where to find us: The Shak, Pewsey Swimming and Sports Centre, Wilcot Road, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5EW

When: Thursday afternoons (excluding bank holidays) - Appointment times: 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Please ring Salisbury Connexions Centre on 01722 424400 to book an appointment with Fran Graham.

Tidworth - Where to find us: Army Welfare, Ordnance House, Plassey Road, Tidworth

When: Every Tuesday afternoon - Appointment times: 2.00pm, 2,45pm, 3.30pm.

Please ring Salisbury Connexions Centre on 01722 424400 for an appointment with Sue Glover.

Tisbury - Where to find us: Tisbury Youth and Community Centre, The Avenue, Tisbury.  That’s next to the police station!

When: Alternate Thursday afternoons.

Appointment times: Please ring Salisbury Connexions Centre for more information, or to speak to Alison Collier.

Warminster - Where to find us: Warminster Youth Centre, The Close, Warminster, BA12 9AL

When: Monday afternoons (excluding bank holidays) -  Appointment times: 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Please ring Trowbridge Connexions Centre on 01225 716450 for an appointment with Kate Witchell.

Westbury - Westbury Youth Centre, Eden Vale Road, Westbury, BA13 3NY (off the same road as the school)

When: Monday afternoons

Please ring Trowbridge Connexions Centre on 01225 716450 for an appointment.

This week, I was able to sit in on a steering group meeting. This is where many arts co-ordinators and project managers meet together and discuss what has been happening with different projects throughout Wiltshire. Although I did not understand some of the lingo, it was clear to see that their main priority was the well-being of the young people involved and the assurance that the projects are the best they can be for the young people to enjoy.

Later in the same day, there was a meeting with the young people who are organising the YNM Creative Juice event. The young people had still been editing flyers for the event in order to allow maximum publicity and they even went around Salisbury handing them out and placing them in various shops.

The programme included taster sessions of alternative sports and music, as well as Consultation led by the Voice & Influence Team.

The fund is open to young people aged between 13 and 19 who live in Wiltshire.
 
Your project can be any media form, from film, photography, web, a podcast or radio production but must be a maximum of 3 mins long.

Funding will support projects  based around the theme ‘Dreams and Journeys’ and must include an issue that is important and relates to young people.

The funding is to help you develop your idea and make it, working with a professional creative. We'll help you find the right person and help with production costs.

The Next Step - You will need to identify a lead person, this will be the person we contact about your application and should be some one in your group who is under 19.

You will also need to nominate an Adult, who knows about your project for us to contact, This could be a school teacher or youth worker but it doesn't have to be.

The application form.

The deadline for Early Bird applications is the 30th July. We will not be able to accept any application after 12noon on the 30th July.  There will be final chance to have a go at the Mega Media Challenge in September.

We're on Facebook too! Wiltshire Mega Media Challenge.

 .......what are you waiting for? Get in there!

send your expression of interest to mega.media.challenge@googlemail.com or send a letter to Mega Media Challenge, C/o Create Studios, Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1QN.

This week, I have been helping to organise events called YNM Creative Juice and the Music Matters celebration. On my first day, I helped in finding more bands and artists to perform for YNM. This involved calling up various people and trying to find appropriate bands to play. It was suprisingly hard to contact some of these artists, but in the end we managed to find some. YNM creative juice will take place on the 30th July at the Salisbury Play House and the Salisbury Arts Centre.

Also on my first day, I created a poster and facebook event for the Music Matters celebration. Music Matters is another project that WYAP organise. It involves many 13-19 year olds from all over Wiltshire coming together and creating music with the help of some young leaders. The celebration event takes place after all of the intensive courses from the past year and includes as much of the music created as possible. It is a great way for kids to share their music with friends, family and even members of the public. This year, it will take place on the 20th of August, after three weeks of intensive courses in Salisbury and Bradford on Avon.

On Friday, Carrie, I and a small group of young people gathered in Salisbury Arts Centre to help edit some flyers for YNM creative juice. As the supporting band could not make it, we had to edit the flyers accordingly. We spent four hours covering their name with sticky labels whilst chatting and eating to create a relaxing atmosphere.

Callum has spent an enjoyable week at Spark as part of Abbyfields school work experience and has been a regular voice on the airwaves. Catch more of Callum in the futrure on Spark.

For your Friday morning start to the weekend tune into Dan McAleavy's show 10am - 11am

Dancers from the Tidworth P.O.P group are running a workshop for 8-12 year olds from Collingbourne as part of Age No Barrier Week and Shine Week.

They will be teaching the group sections of movement from their dance piece recently performed at DanceXpress in Marlborough on 3rd July 2010. 

As well as Collingbourne learning the groups movements, they will also work together to create a short Street Dance routine which they will perform at the end of the session.

Cheryl, Holly, Jade, Heather, Heloise, Lucy and Bex are really excited about teaching dance to another group and will let you know next week how it goes....keep your eyes peeled for photos!

It was a fantastic event with over 70 young people from Youth Development Centres participating in Bollywood and Street Dance workshops as well as performing in the theatre to a packed audience.

The groups had a great day performing, meeting new people and trying out different dance styles.

Have a look at some of the photos from our event taken by Annmarie Martin.....

As part of Shine and Agen No Barriers week we went to Ludgershall Ufi to help the younger kids from Collingbourne Youth Group dance, it was an hour street dance workshop. The children were given a small routine to learn which they learnt really quickly and performed very well. They then had to go off into little group and had to put together a little routine with the help of me, Jade and Cheryl. The children were very creative and had alot of fun doing this. They were then given a final routine to finish the peice with, the children learnt the motifs very quickly and had smiles on there faces throughout the whole workshop. It was alot of fun working with them as i dont often do things with younger people, i would love to do it again.

Cheryl Lowe, Age 17.

Me, Holly and Jade went to ludgershall youthy on the 14th July to help teach children from Collingbourne Ducis a dance routine. It was a small routine but they picked it up really quickly, they also performed it really good. They also had to split up in pairs and with our help they had to make up a few moves combining a roll and a jump. The children were really creative and had lots of fun doing this. They then had to learn the end of the routine which they also got really quickly. They all had really big smiles on their faces at the end of this because of what they had acheived.It was so much fun and really good ,as i dont really do many things with children. It made it all the worth while seeing the smiles on their faces.

Jade Owen, Age 14.

Me, Holly and Cheryl went to ludgershall Ufi to help Corinna  teach 8-12 year olds from Collingbourne  a small dance routine. They acted like they enjoyed it and we really did. They participated really well.

• Be or have been in the care ofWiltshire County Council or Swindon Borough Council,

OR

• Require additional support because of long term health needs or a disability and are themselves or their parents/carers on means tested benefits.

To find out more about the grant email info@wscf.org.uk or look at their own website - www.wscf.org.uk/

Alternatively contact the following people below:-

Programme Director:
Heidi Yorke
heidi.yorke.@wscf.org.uk

Grants Officers:
Taryn George
taryn.george@wscf.org.uk

Chan Chitroda
chan.chitroda@wscf.org.uk
Tel : 01380 729284
Fax: 01380 729772

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

And for all of you out there who wanna know how to do it....here's how I did.

 My influences are mainly Tiesto, Gamma, Styles and Van Dyk

 I started off by Playing sets for my dad with his DJing buisness

Now I play gigs at Privet gigs for mates. My first gig at a pub in Kemble and was going great for the first ten minutes. Then the power cut, the fuses blew and the music went down. All they had was lights and a tv. But the second one went better...a pool party with all my mates. I dj'd until the early hours then jumped in the pool.

In the future I want to dj Cream in Ibiza

Djing is awesome because Its an art many people enjoy

The youth club helped me out with this by buying some decks for practice sessions

From where I stood the fairground was by far the most popular area, but then I was right by it for the majority of the day. Kids paid ridiculous prices to be spun around and around until they either flew off or threw up on the 'chair-o-plane' (full marks for creativity on that one) or took a thrilling slide down the heltor sceltor. Interesting sense of fun!

But the Harry Potter show grabbed huge crowds every hour too, as Hagrid and Dumbledore took to the stage with magic and smiles. And a very impressive trick involving a smoke machine and a certain Harry 'Apparating' from the truck to the stage. Still couldn't work that one out after 5 shows. Maybe he really did magically travel from the grass to the stage?! Never know.

Monster trucks and free Yakult provided the rest of the entertainment for the day, as did Heart FM of course with a range of giant games, music, free sweets and flags, facepainting and photos from Malmesbury Photographic.

It really didn't need any of this though; the weather was gorgeous, sunny and around 30c. Britain would've been happy with an ice lolly on a day like that.

This time we discussed:

• Summer activity programme - which has loads of amazing activities for you to get involved in.

• The Area Board Bids - upto £1000 towards your ideas, all you have to do is fill out a bid form. Got an idea? Come see Sarah to get it going

• The Melksham Campus - We were asked our opinions and ideas for what would go on the campus. The idea is that Melksham has many Wiltshire Council run buildings, so they are thinking about putting them all into one area and calling it a campus. We got in their first to share our ideas and get the young peoples voice heard.

• Centre Equipment - we made decisions about the computers and new tv to buy for the centre taking a vote. So new stuff on it's way.

• Canberra Camping Trip - the cost per person was put to the group (£55) and the young people chose to make a £15 contribution to the trip to the New Forest.

• We discussed the fair at the Melksham Carnival and debated where it should go, the arguments were it should stay the same so people know where it is, although if it went somewhere else it would need to be central like the rugby area and could get bigger in a bigger space.

• Finally we talked about the Bluez & Zuz events, where we thought they could be held and how we might alter them to make them more accessible to young people. We also thought that having a group of young people in on the planning of the events would be a good way to keep it all for young people.

So as you can see we were rather busy, thank you to all of you who attended and fingers crossed we'll see some changes happening to put our decisions in place.

Remember if you've got a brilliant idea, or want something to happen in the centre, or even in the local community come see us and we'll do all we can to make it happen.

The Shuker Fund applications are reviewed twice a year, in July and October.

If you are interested in applying for a grant from the Shuker Educational Fund, please contact us for further information: Grants Officer, Chan Chitroda - chan.chitroda@wscf.org.uk

The Melksham Area Board will be holding a special meeting on September 8 from 7-9pm at the new Melksham Oak Community School where up to six groups of young people will be presenting their ideas for projects. The meeting is open to the public and everyone present will be able to vote on the projects and influence how to allocate the funding.

The theme for this grant giving meeting is transport and access for young people. Projects include activities that young people would not normally be able to access. This includes bringing a trainer from London to Melksham to teach parkour. Several of the groups of young people plan to use the funding to reduce the cost of activities to make them more affordable. These include visiting Club Boom, going on a high ropes course, subsidising bus fares, and minibus hire to reach activities further afield such as ice-skating and the cinema.  Another innovative idea proposed is the production of a pocket-sized card with details of bus routes and fares to help young people to travel around the area. 

After the voting, Cllr Lionel Grundy, cabinet member for children and young people, will be available to take any questions from the public. 

Cllr Jon Hubbard, Melksham Area Board member responsible for youth matters, commented: "This is a really exciting opportunity for young people to not only gain vital funding for local projects which they themselves have thought up, planned and presented, but also for them to participate in the democratic process. They will be making the choices about which projects get the money on the night - theirs are the voices that will matter.

"I hope that lots of Melksham's young people will seize this opportunity to have a say in making a real difference to issues that directly affect them - choosing how the council spends some of its money for young people."

A total of £100,000 has been made available for projects for young people by the cabinet of Wiltshire Council, after a conference last year highlighting the access and transport difficulties experienced by young people across the county. Almost £5,000 of this funding has been delegated to the Melksham Area Board for this purpose.

The event will be held at the start of the autumn term at the new Melksham Oak school. The area board is working closely with the school, youth services and extended schools to organise this exciting event which will take place from 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday September 8.  There will be a finger buffet and drinks served from 6.30pm.

Set list

Decode (paramore)
Face down (red jumpsuit apparatus)
Misery business (paramore)
Sorry your not a winner (enter shikari)
My heart (paramore)

I and guitarist Sam got our tabs from http//www.ultimate-guitar.com
Vocalist charlotte just learnt the songs by ear and I taught jack (drummer) how to play the songs poster of the event below we are scream like a boy.

We noticed we had to get good enough to play the show so we decided to practise every Wednesday Friday and Sunday for 2 weeks 

Evidence of playing the show 

The show turned out really great there was 100+ people there  I would have had my guitar abit louder but considering we didn’t have a sound check I enjoyed the show very much I would love to perform there again we couldn’t fault the crowd. This picture was taken in the first song so there want many people around but in the second picture was during our second song and there were more people on the dance floor.  

Being the audience…
I went to see slipknot on Sunday the 7th of december the birmingham nia date on the poster above my thoughs on the event was, it was definatly the loudest and crazyest show I have ever been to and if they are carrying on I would recommend anyone to go see them live it will be a night to remember for the rest of my life. The way I have shared the information about this show will be put onto spark website for anyone to read and for people to try and see this band live it will be a night to remember seeing slipknot a night not to miss

My hero
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is often considered to be the greatest electric guitarist in the history of rock music by other musicians and commentators in the industry. He was one of the most influential musicians of his era. After initial success in Europe, he achieved fame in the United States following his 1967 performance at the Monterey Pop Festival. Later, Hendrix headlined the iconic 1969 Woodstock Festival and the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Hendrix often favoured raw overdriven amplifiers with high gain and treble and helped develop the previously undesirable technique of guitar amplifier feedback. Hendrix was one of the musicians, who popularized the wah-wah pedal in mainstream rock which he often used to deliver an exaggerated pitch in his solos, 

As a record producer, Hendrix also broke new ground in using the recording studio as an extension of his musical ideas. He was one of the first to experiment with stereophonic and phasing effects for rock recording. Al took notice of Jimmy's interest in the guitar, recalling, "I used to have Jimmy clean up the bedroom all the time while I was gone, and when I would come home I would find a lot of broom straws around the foot of the bed. I'd say to him, `Well didn't you sweep up the floor?' and he'd say, `Oh yeah,' he did. But I'd find out later that he used to be sitting at the end of the bed there and strumming the broom like he was playing a guitar." Al found an old one-string ukulele, which he gave to Jimmy to play a huge improvement over the broom.

By the summer of 1958, Al had purchased Jimmy a five-dollar, second-hand acoustic guitar from one of his friends. Shortly thereafter, Jimmy joined his first band, The Velvetones. After a three-month stint with the group, Jimmy left to pursue his own interests. The following summer, Al purchased Jimmy his first electric guitar, a Supro Ozark 1560S; Jimi used it when he joined The Rocking Kings.
 

Switching gears from bass player to manager, Chandler's first task was to change Hendrix's name to "Jimi." Featuring drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding, the newly formed Jimi Hendrix Experience quickly became the talk of London in the fall of 1966.
The Experience's first single, "Hey Joe," spent ten weeks on the UK charts, topping out at spot No. 6 in early 1967. The debut single was quickly followed by the release of a full-length album Are You Experienced, a psychedelic musical compilation featuring anthems of a generation. Are You Experienced has remained one of the most popular rock albums of all time, featuring tracks like "Purple Haze," "The Wind Cries Mary," "Foxy Lady," "Fire," and "Are You Experienced?"
 Jimi died on September 18, 1970.  Due to a drug over dose 

Where I got my information.
I got my information from wikipedia and the official Jimi Hendrix website 

Top ten facts I found out about Hendrix

1) he was born on November 27, 1942
2) he died on September 18, 1970
3) he died due to a drug overdose
4) The Experience's first single, "Hey Joe," spent ten weeks on the UK charts
5) Are you experienced one of the most popular rock albums
6) Jimi Hendrix Experience quickly became the talk of London in the fall of 1966.
7) Hendrix often favoured raw overdriven amplifiers with high gain and treble and helped develop the previously undesirable technique of guitar amplifier feedback
8) topping out at spot No. 6 in early 1967 with hey Joe
9) was an American guitarist
 10) Most popular rock albums of all time, featuring tracks like "Purple Haze," "The Wind Cries Mary," "Foxy Lady," "Fire," and "Are You Experienced?"

My review on teaching the guitar…
The teaching went very well for someone that had never picked up a guitar before I managed to teach her the basic iron man riff it was great fun and I had a good laugh doing it I would defiantly like to do it again. The thing I would like to change I would like to teach someone with abit more guitar knowledge so it would make it a little easier to teach the guitar to. But all in all it was a very good experience and I really enjoyed teaching the guitar and I would like to take it on in the future.

Watch out for more of Lotti on Spark in the very near future

 26 - 27 November 2010

A Stage '65 Youth Theatre Production

"THE BOYS AND THE GIRLS"

 Salisbury Playhouse celebrates 45 amazing years of youth theatre by revisiting the first ever Stage '65 production with a hilarious 2010 twist.

 Why is Percy so busy with his hammer and chisel?

What's rippling under Stanley's well-cut tweeds?

Who is Doris courting on that bench?

Will Rene ever learn to cook?

Has being young really changed much since 1965?

 A crazy collection of comic shorts, mayhem, mistakes and misunderstandings.

 Dates and times -

Friday 26 November 2010 - 7:30PM

Saturday 27 November 2010 - 2PM, 6PM & 8:30PM

Tickets £7 (no concessions) to book call the Box Office on 01722 320 333 or go to our website - www.salisburyplayhouse.com 

July 2010 - The actors are also getting involved in the prop making, set design, costumes and marketing for the show and meetings will take place as of this week and throughout the summer in preparation for the "Boys and the Girls"

Having reunited in 2003 The Beat have been back in the studio and are back on tour.

8pm

Tickets:£14 (£16 door price)

www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

17 June 2010 - We are half way though the show week of Peter Pan performances. It's all going great and I have put some photos of Stage ‘65 in action on stage.  

19 May 2010 - The movement director (Aiden Treays) has been in for the last week and i have put the photos on here for you to look at. 

The Peter Pan cast have been in rehearsal for a few weeks now and this week they have seen the model box (A mini version of the set that is 25 times smaller than the stage) for the first time and they are very excited about it now and can't wait for the week in June when they perform Peter Pan on the main stage at Salisbury Playhouse.

If you are interested in coming to see "The Boys and the Girls" please ring the box office on 01722 320 333 or for more information go to the website www.salisburyplayhouse.com

i have started to do a bronze arts award so far i have started task a,b and c i think....

i am interested in working in the studio side of bass connections the reason i am interested in the studio is because i would like to carry it on as a carrear when im older seeing as i have great interest in music,

i have been set the challenge of helping with the promotion side of the studio

for my arts award i have wrote about a show i performed on the 2nd of july and being a part of the audiance there and for part c i wrote about my hero.

here is a link to my bands video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ckvq3TIpD4

Science is pretty cool. Especially when you get to make ice cream!!!

Westbury Youth Centre has taken on three students for the week to experience what working life is like and how the Youth Centre and Youth Service works. These students have been doing various things in and around the centre. Some of these things include stock control, telephone calls, statistics and session planning. They've discovered oppertunities that might never have discovered while finding out how the Youth Centre runs.

Watch this space for updates!

The specific knowledge and skills a coach needs to have/develop depends on:

• Their role (e.g. coach/assistant coach)
• Who they are working with (children, young people, adults)
• At what level they are working (e.g. participation / playing sport / helping someone perform at an elite level)
• What environment they are working in (e.g. community setting or in a school)

In order to for coaches to be able to deliver high quality, safe and effective sessions, WASP have established a local Coaching Support System Network (CSSN) and has been working with a number of partners including Sports Coach UK, Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council and the Education
Department.

Interested in finding out more - download the full brochure

It was organised by Connexions Wiltshire, Wessex Chamber of Commerce and Wiltshire College and gave young people a chance to talk to employers and colleges and find out more about a wide range of courses and careers available to them locally. 

Wiltshire’s VTalent volunteers, who are on a year-long volunteering programme with the council, interviewed young people about the festival, their hopes and dreams in the Connexions Big Brother Diary Room while young people from Wiltshire’s youth website and online radio station, Sparksite, also reported on the day.

Yr 10 student Jordan, 15, said she was surprised to find out that she enjoyed the health and beauty stand.
“It was not really something I thought I was interested in, but I had a go and I enjoyed it. It was quite interesting learning about the different college courses and what you need to study.”

Lauren, 15, enjoyed talking to staff at the Wiltshire College stand. “I’m very interested in fashion design and textiles. Now I’ve got a good idea of what qualifications I’ll need and what courses to do. It’s made me much clearer about what I want to do and how to go about it.”

Pete, 15, is interested in a career in the RAF.
“I thought about it before but at the festival I’ve found out more about what is on offer and how to go about it.”

Ryan, 15, said there were lots of interesting things at the festival, but nothing that he wanted to do.
“I want to be a professional footballer,” he said.

As you must all know by now, you get an extra 2 weeks off of school whilst your teachers do the hard work of moving to the new school site; Melksham Oak Community.

Well, the Youth Development Service and some other services have got together to make sure that you don't get board. So here's a time table of what's available to you over the 2 week period. If you have any questions then give Sarah Howes; your local youth development coordinator, a ring and she'll help you out: 077 177 82529.

There's something for everyone, that's if you can tear yourself away from the football or tennis that will be on tv! Hopefully we'll get to meet some of you.

See you soon.

Sarah Howes.

Interested in getting in touch with Jamie to work with your group - then check out his website www.ivisualise.co.uk/education/

Interested in getting in touch with Jamie to work with your group - then check out his website www.ivisualise.co.uk/education/

Interested in getting in touch with Jamie to work with your group - then check out his website www.ivisualise.co.uk/education/

Interested in getting in touch with Jamie to work with your group - then check out his website www.ivisualise.co.uk/education/

Interested in getting in touch with Jamie to work with your group - then check out his website www.ivisualise.co.uk/education/

Interested in getting in touch with Jamie to work with your group - then check out his website www.ivisualise.co.uk/education/

We have been working very closely with Marlborough Development Centre for Young People to accredit their young people with volunteering certificates.

If you would like to get involved please contact Youth Volunteer Advisor Laura Penn on 07917 460489, or email on l.penn@btcv.org.uk, website www.vinspired.com and www.vinolvedwiltshire.com. Add us as a friend on Facebook 'vinvolved wiltshire'. Or alternatively contact Jan at janettebowra@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Check out the latest video.....

These have not been edited, although if you wish to make a video out of the clips or print the photos professionally... Speak to Jai and she can help you with this.

Monday 3.30 - 6pm
Tuesday 4.30 - 6.45pm
Wednesday 3.30 - 6pm
Thursday 4.30 - 6pm
Friday 3.30 - 6pm

Activites available every day including competitions, sports, music, arts and circus skills.

For more details call 01672 562469

STEP 2 - Draft application/covering letter to send
              with your CV/Application Form.

STEP 3 - Search on company and employment
              agency websites and local newpapers
              for vacancies.  Click on 
              http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk

STEP 4 - Start applying for jobs

            - Hand out CV to potential employers
            - Reply to specific job adverts
            - Send out speculative letters to
              companies that you would like to work
              for
            - Email, telephone or call in to employers.

STEP 5 - Tell everyone you know you are looking for a job. You never know who might have some
              work that needs doing.

STEP 6 - When you get an interview

            - Turn up on time 
            - Dress appropriately
            - Put together a list of interview questions and possible answers you could give
            - Be confident.

STEP 7 - Be persistent! 

We are soon to be setting up a Young Writers group who will have the chance to take part in creative writing workshops and meet professional artists, and will also be involved with editing a county wide magazine and our website.

Do you enjoy writing but haven’t explored it further?!
Are you interested in Journalism?!
Do you enjoy working with Media and want to see your own work published?!?!
Perhaps you just want somewhere you can explore your creativity?!

You don't have to commit to weekly get togethers or work in large groups - your contribution can be what you want it to be. In return we will be offering many things including creative writing workshops, experiecne with a journalism team, taster days with website managers & free tickets to shows and outings.

We want to hear from you! Before this group can get going we need to know who wants to get involved and where you are all from! Please email or call me with your interest ASAP! It will be great to hear your thoughts and get this going soon! WYAPinfo@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01249 716 681

Click..

Young People from Amesbury, Calne, Chippenham, Marlborough, Pewsey, Salisbury, Tidworth, Trowbridge and Westbury will be performing work that they have created witha  professional dance artist over the past 12 weeks, exploring the theme of the Cultural Olympiad.

Saturday 3rd July

Theatre on the Hill, St Johns Marlborough

7.00pm - 8.30pm

Tickets cost £5.00

To book your tickets and to support Wiltshire's Young Dancers, then please complete the attached booking form or call the box office on: 01672 517888

DanceXpress is now part of U.Dance and Big Dance 2010, supported by Wiltshire Councils Development Services for Young People, Wiltshire Dancing and WYAP.

Jess, Harriet and Jacquie (Future Jobs Fund and Vtalent volunteers) have been given the challenge to 'decorate' the three toilets in Grosvenor House to provide Young People with information they may not wish to access with their friends: for example; info about STI's and helplines.

They have been concentrating on the project for the past 2 weeks. They have had too do their own research use materials within Grosvenor House and design how it is to be presented.

So, who will win?

Next Thursday (10/06/10) the toilets will be judged by Dawne for a mystery prize.

Photos' will be uploaded soon! 

The annimation was created by Lewis Nicholls, Craig Palmer, Suzanne Sorrell

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The Popular band Radio Monkey have changed there name to ‘The Small Town Rivals’, but don’t worry there still the same band making the same great catchy ‘Indie’ pop music we all know and love.

For all those who having been living under a rock The Small Town Rivals (formerly known as Radio Monkey) formed in early 2010 and consist of three young boys from Wiltshire/Dorset.  These boys are Jamie Easton - Guitar/Vox, George Appleton - Drums/Vox and Lawrence Mills - Bass.

The band are very indie taking influences from such artists as Jamie T, Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party and YouMeAtSix. They take these bands are combine the styles into something fresh and new.

With 2010 just starting the band are sure that they will secure even more of a fan base than they already have.

Also look out for new tunes, a more grown up sound and an E.P very soon.

http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/The-Small-Town-Rivals/291971684099

www.myspace.com/thesmalltownrivals

I'm Matt, originally from the murky seas of kent. Well, next to them anyways. Now however i am all the way down in sunny Salisbury. Well sunny some of the time, but thats British weather for you! It's often said i have the perfect face for radio!

Your thoughts on the Spark Radio.....
I love spark, hence i am here, because it gives young people a chance to say what they want for a radio station (but more importantly it means my style of music gets played!!)

Turn ons........
I am a big Dr who nerd i am afraid! but i do like other things- on a normal day i can be found just chilling out with friends- which is always a laugh and i have an uhealthy obsession with tea.

Turn offs.......
Coffee- just no! most of the music in the charts!

Fav Music......
A very mixed bag, from Frank Turner and Cold play - to pendulum!

Catch Matt Mondays with Julian 5pm - 6pm on Spark

Tune into the girls every Monday to hear exclusive new tracks from them, load of great music plus whats happening in their world.

 
Who I am and where I'm from.... I'm Lisa and I come from Salisbury in the "sunny" place known as Wiltshire.

 
Your thoughts on the Spark Radio..... I think Spark Radio is really quite awesome, there is so much good music played on all different kinds of shows and all done by young people. Wow.

 
Turn ons........ Good Music, Guitar, My Band ;) (Two and Three Quarters), The Beatles (Hell Yes) etc etc...

 
Turn offs....... Dubstep (it's not great guys), Music that us girls are expected to like such as Girls Aloud and The Saturdays, no, just no and I can't think of much else...

 
Fav Music...... Two and Three Quarters obviously ;), The Beatles, You Me At Six, Paramore, These New Puritans, Two Door Cinema Club, Brand New, Newton Faulkner, Jack Johnson, Jamie T... The list could literally go on forever

Who I am and where I'm from....

Hey i'm Sadie-Lee and i'm from good ol' Salisbury

Your thoughts on the Spark Radio.....
 
I think Spark Radio is the snazziest thing since sliced bread and its so fun to present and to listen to! I do both ;)

Turn ons........

 
Hmm...Hugs, Anchorman (Brick the most), My Frieeenndss, My Bands, Family Guy and most of the TV shows on BBC3 :)

Turn offs.......

Spiders are wierd. I hate rude people and people who don't respect other peoples beliefs. hmm...not much else i think. OH WAIT. Celery...eww.

Fav Music......

 
Paramore Rule The Land. Malefice, Avenged Sevenfold, YM@S, Blink182, Two And Three Quarters ;) Caught In The Crossfire. and im open to pretty much everything as long as its not boring :)

Catch the Girls 6pm to 7pm Tuesday nights live on Spark

David went live on air on Scot's show but then was invited to sit in on the Big Dog himself Tim Westwood show were David got to chat to the man himself live on air.

Listen in to David s show only on Spark Mondays 4pm - 5pm to see why this young man has a bright future in radio.

I'm Joe (A.K.A Rocker Joe), i'm 18 and from Chippenham

Your thoughts on Spark

My thoughts on spark radio are  positive. . It's has a wide variety & is a good way to get local music out & about

 Turn Ons

KISS, Subways, Motorbikes, Dr Girlfriend, Rock, Hardcore, Funk, Metal, anything sort of music really

 Turn Offs

 Grime,  quiet nights, cheesy pop music, healthy food,

Rocker Joe's Request Hour

is a show for the auidence where you can get you tunes out with some shout outs & for local bands to get there recognise...

Join the rocker joe request hour facebook page

send your requests to sparkradio@hotmail.co.uk or post a comment on facebook

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Hello...I'm Mel, and I live in Wiltshire a place that could only be improved upon if it rained a bit less.

 Your thoughts on the Spark Radio.....

Spark is great, and offers a great alternative to boring radio that does the same things over and over again.

 Turn ons........

Music, live music...and probably some other things I can't think of

Turn offs.......

Boring radio, music that's pointless, and too much rain as I mentioned before.

Fav Music......

Los Campesinos! Xiu Xiu, Pavement, Johnny Foreigner, Parenthetical Girls, Zola Jesus, Former Ghosts, OMD, Dananananaykroyd, Kenickie, The Smiths, Bikini Kill, Joy Division, Elbows Like Swords, Sonic Youth, Why?, Nosferatu D2, Islet, Electrelane.... Are just some...as you can see it's quite a long list but I like to think I have a pretty varied and open minded taste.

Catch Mels Show Thursday Nights from 8- 9pm

Who I am and where I'm from....
I'm Tom Rawson. Sixth former at Bishops. Not much more to say on that front.

Your thoughts on the Spark Radio.....
It's a great oppurtunity to get experience in radio and community work. It's terrific fun and you work with some truly awesome people.

Turn ons........
Well I don't know if that's to be mentioned here I.... oh, you mean like, generally? The television show LOST is a big love of mine, video games, DVDs, all your typical teenage nerdy things. Adam Sandler.

Turn offs.......
Physical exertion. Tomatoes. Hate 'em. iTunes. Hot weather. Juno. That weird tentacle thing that pulls Luke under in Star Wars IV: A New Hope.

Fav Music......
Big big big Bob Dylan fan. Wheatus. Cat Stevens, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Bad Religion, oh god this could take ages. Let's just say a lot of older stuff and not Justin Beiber. Oh and I'm not really a big Dance or Electro person. I'm more at home in the 60s - 80s. Though I dabble in dub.

Catch Thomas as part of the new Spark relaunch in Salisbury Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm

I'm really bad at these things, but here goes nothing! I'm Julian, and I'm 18 from Salisbury. Not much else to say, really.

I think it's great, because it's run by young people - let's face it, adults don't REALLY know what we want to hear! Plus, it's great fun for me :D.

Turn ons........

Photography - I absolutely love it. You can check out my photos at www.julianfarmer.com. I'm a complete geek, and enjoy watching Glee and Doctor Who - oh dear! Oh, and I have an unhealthy addiction to Lucozade - most Mondays I can be seen with a bottle of Lucozade in the studio!

Turn offs.......

Pigeons, ducks (I had a bad experience with them as a young child...), tomatoes, seafood, mushrooms, and Apple (the company, not the fruit). Don't ask.

Fav Music......

I listen to anything in the charts really - I'm open to anything! On the show, we don't just play recent stuff - we play tracks that were big a few years ago, which you might not have heard recently!

Catch Julian Live On Spark Monday Nights 5pm - 6pm

Do you want to explore careers and jobs!

Uncertain about your career direction?

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Cick here to find out more...

If you are between 16 & 18 and your household income is less than £30,810 a year (2008/09) you could qualify.  

EMA does not affect other income and support benefits going to parents or carers. If you have a part-time job, in most cases you can still get EMA . 

To find out more, to apply for an EMA or to register, go to www.direct.gov.uk/ema.

Here are some useful websites to get you started:

www.ucas.com -  official information on HE courses & how to apply

www.aimhigher.ac.uk - complete guide to HE in England

www.ukcoursefinder.com - questionnaire to help you find the right subject

www.hotcourses.com - search for undergraduate, postgraduate and part-time courses

Finance for your course:

www.support4learning.org.uk - student finance, funding and benefits

www.ucas.com - student finance pages on UCAS

You can also visit each university's website for more information on courses, finance and student life or try www.unionview.com for virtual visits to some universities.

If you live in Wiltshire contact Wiltshire County Council Student Finance on 01225 713000 for more information and an application form (available in 2009 for entry to courses starting Autumn 2009).

Exam Results not what you expected?  Connexions can help you make decisions on your future, including university courses and clearing.  For information and advice contact your nearest Connexions Centre as soon as possible after receiving your results.

Does your school:

Recognise and support you for who you are?
Always challenge biphobia, homophobia, sexism and transphobia?
Acknowledge and support your family?

The Schools OUT Student Tool Kit is for young people in any British secondary educational setting who are – or are perceived to be - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual or queer (LGBTQ).

Check out their site - www.schools-out.org.uk/STK/Student_Tool_Kit.htm

Try the Wiltshire & Swindon course directory at http://swinwilts.futures4me.co.uk

Want to know about qualifications and which ones are right for you?

Your Connexions Personal Adviser can help. You can see the Connexions PA at your school or college, or visit your local Connexions Centre.

Your Connexions PA can also help you with a range of issues from personal problems or difficulties at home to health, money, housing or legal worries. Connexions PA's can also advise about holiday jobs, gap years, university entrance, leisure activities, volunteering opportunities and more. 

For help in a hurry, try Connexions Direct on 080 800 13219, text 07766 4 13219, or log on to www.connexions-direct.com.

Do you look younger than you are?

Sign up to the national photographic proof of age scheme and save the embarrassment

Apply for the card by going to their website - Validate UK

Calculate Your Units?

Take the DrinkCheck Quiz.......

At 14 – you can enter a bar on your own, but only buy soft drinks.

By 16 – you can work full-time after the statutory school-leaving date, apply for your own passport and get married with parental consent. A girl can consent to sexual intercourse with a male over 16, and vice versa. You can live independently, provided certain conditions are met. You can marry, with parental consent. You can smoke tobacco, have a beer or cider with a meal in a restaurant/hotel. You can buy a lottery ticket. You can drive a moped. If you are a girl, you can buy emergency contraception over the counter in a pharmacy. If you are looking after a child, you can be charged with cruelty to that child.

By 17 – you can apply for a provisional driving licence. A care order can no longer be made on you.

At 18 – you’re an adult in law – criminal charges against you would be heard in an adult court not the youth court. You can buy and drink alcohol, vote in elections, serve on a jury, open a bank account/post office account on your own.

19 – you’re entitled to stay in full-time education until this age.

We’ve created this space for you to share what we think is good, look at what’s not, share experiences of things that have gone wrong and show you ways you can get yourself out of bad situations.

Have a look at this great site: Think U Know

         Money ...... Environment ...... Housing ...... Sports & Leisure

Take a look at Youth Information.com .... it is worth a look .......

If police stop you, they must tell you why they have stopped you, their name, the police station they’re from and the fact that you can have a copy of the search record.

You don’t have to answer their questions but stay calm and give your name and address.

Don't be offensive or rude you run the risk of being arrested if you are! You don’t need to answer any other questions until you’ve received legal advice.

You can find out more about being under arrest or what happens next by following the links.  Find out your rights!

Just go to Connexions Direct - click!

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

In your address book record their number under the heading ICE. 

Inform your ICE contact you have chosen them.

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

You can look for a course now on :

www.futures4me.co.uk/swinwilts

This site lists all the courses available at school sixth forms and at colleges in Wiltshire and Swindon.

If you want to look for courses in other areas click here.

You may be able to get money whilst you are studying - click on EMA.

Just not sure what to do next? Want to talk through your future plans? ......  see your Connexions Personal Adviser at your local Connexions Centre or 'outreach centre' - click here for more details.

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

Download the flyer from this page!!

WELL DONE! to those of you that helped put together the bid to the Wiltshire Youth Oppertunities Fund (WYPOF). We now have some money to pay for ALL of the trips you said you wanted to do!!!

So far the numbers are looking good but there are still places available that we MUST fill! (otherwise that would be a waste of YOUR money and we don't want that because we want to run more trips with you all in the future!)

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

Need to get in touch?

Call Malmesbury Youth Development Centre on: 

01666 823747

or Email Jai & Jo (through the boss man, Pete) on:

pete.smith@wiltshire.gov.uk

This was headed by mathew murrell and supported by samantha shore of the warminster youth centre.

A film made by Bobby, Harriet, Colleen, Danielle and Jodie, who are 5 of the 12 V Talent volunteers, who are trainee youth workers.

The aim of this film is to show how people perceive the younger generation today, and how we, as said generation, think we are viewed. This is combined with shots of both picturesque and run-down parts of Chippenham, where the people who were interviewed are from. 

This is the 1st film we have ever made so thank you for watching, and we hope that you find it informative and easy to watch. 

http://www.2bme.org.uk/
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/
http://www.connexions-direct.com/

It is based in a true story, in a real school, in Wiltshire

It is based in a true story, in a real school, in Wiltshire

• cut down on your drug and alcohol use?
• look at the risks to you of using drugs and alcohol?

Who are we?

We are a team of drug and alcohol workers from a wide range of backgrounds who have specialist
drug and alcohol knowledge and experience of working with young people. 

We offer a free and confidential service for young people living in Wiltshire. - check out our flyer promoting what we do and how we can help.

Wiltshires 2BME LGBT youth group has recently successfully been awarded a WYPOF grant, which now means the group will be able to help those who could not get transport to and from the group, we will be able to go on a summer residential, and the group will be secure into 2011. Many thanks for the team at WYPOF for supporting such a important group.

The Colonel William Llewellen Palmer Educational Charity aims to support children, young people, schools and youth organisations in Bradford on Avon.

Forms for the two trusts are available now, and the deadline for submitting a grant request and supporting paperwork is Monday, June 14. Trustees of both funds will meet during the second half of July and the successful applicants should be notified by mid August.

Last year the William ‘Doc’ Couch Trust made a total of 52 awards totalling more than £100,969.

Application forms for all trusts are available from Wiltshire Council on 01225 713784 or by email studentfinance@wiltshire.gov.uk. The closing date for applications is June 14.

A non-profit making 14 seat mini-bus that will run from Market Lavington to Devizes and back on Friday or Saturday evenings for 6 weeks as a Pilot project initially to make up for fact that there are no normal public transport buses for young people to catch after 6.30pm which come back to the village.

What is the Fare Price?
£1.50 Return (No singles)

What is the Age limit?
14 to 19 years old.

Young People under 16 (i.e. 14 or 15) will only be allowed on the bus if they have a signed Parent/Carers Consent Form (see attached form)

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 things in your community

It will also help to make a positive change and give a good a view of teenagers

Spaces are limited, for further information ring sam shore on 01985 218561 or come to the youth centre and speak to her

Click the link below to navigate to the 'notgoingtouni' website!

www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

Find out about....

Silver Sounds Trowbridge

Young Writers group

Move It!

Young Photographer Wanted

Want to do something different, fun and interesting?

Have you got a sport or hobby that you want to try?

Would you like to be rewarded for what you do?

Fancy meeting new people?

Are you wanting cheap or even FREE trips and activities?

If the answer is YES! to any of the above questions, then get down to meet the Youth Development Workers every other Monday. (Download the poster for dates)

Any suggestions for what you'd like to do? Or can't make it next Monday when you'd like to?

email Jai

 juliacunningham@wiltshire.gov.uk

You can do programmes at three levels, Bronze, Silver or Gold, which lead to a Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
You achieve an Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold).

You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter,developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).

But here's the best bit - you get to choose what you do!

Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing. And along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

 Want to find out more? Go to the D of E site - click

During the time they spent in harnham i learnt a lot about the youth of today and got involved in WAY. That’s when i realized i wasn’t afraid to speak my opinions and knew i had the right to say what the other teenagers were thinking. It was a great shock to all of us when they told us they wouldn’t be coming no more! It went back to boring nights back on the streets of harnham.

I then got involved with my uncles Youth centre which im still currently a volunteer at now. I have really loved attending there, has made me more confident to talk to the children and keep them occupied with different activities. We have done many things to raise money up there such as jumble sales, Halloween parties, Valentine Parties, Christmas card making  & box making.

Now being a Youth Worker in training i am really enjoying my time! My first evening was abit hectic and didn’t really know what to expect. Was a lot louder then expected too? I got shown around and introduced to everybody although felt abit strange as some of the teenagers here were older then me and im only used to working with children. I suppose that’s what Youth work is all about, working with different ages. My second day was a lot better, spent my time clearing out grovenor house. Was a nice relaxing day. In the evening i then went to some police meeting which i found really interesting and enjoyed it.

I then went to my first GIG! Wasn’t as bad as i thought it would be! i sat and watched the band and tried to take in the different atmosphere around me! i was mixing with different people that i wouldn’t have dreamt of mixing with the year before (:

I came in yesturday and expected it to be hectic! I learnt how to use the spark site and got my own user name and password so be able to publish my writing. I really enjoyed learning how to use this new soft wear as i have never used anything like this before. In the evening when i came back to work i met everybody down at "The Unit" and spent most of the time listening to the other people. I learnt there is alot of bands around which i didn't know before. I also learnt that the line up for a gig is very important because if you have a not so good head line band people will look at it and think "im not going as there not very good!" After spending about an hour and a half at The Unit we left to do some Street based youth work. I had been looking forward to this part for a while. We went to Green Croft where we met a young lad, and had a general chat to him. Afterwards we decided to go to the libary to see if there was anyone there. Our luck was in there was a group of 3 people. Once again we had a general chat, i really enjoyed that night as i was out and about and meeting people.We finished about 7.30pm, and after that i went straight up to Bemerton Heath Youth Centre. I have learnt alot already from my few days working with Dawne, and im very lucky she decided to take me on. The main thing i have learnt so far is that the teenagers have alot of respect for youth workers, and that teenagers are missjudged. There not bad at all, theres simply just not enough for them to do around salisbury.

The following day i spent alot of the time clearing out bass connection because of the closure everything has to be moved. The evening was alot better, we did some street based youth work. To start of with we travelled the streets of harnham to find teenagers in west and east harnham, and all we came across was  two 11 year old children. We then moved in to the centre of town and walked the streets of town once again trying to find some teenagers. It wasnt a very nice night as it was raiging and im not sure what teenager would want to be out in that awfull weather anyway. But our luck was in we found a group off teenagers that come to grovenor house sat out side debenhams steps. We stopped and chatted to them for a while, just a general chat about all sorts really. We found out that they had been aked to moved on from mac donalds because of a sticker situation. I found this quite amusing. After talking to them for a while we then decided to call it a night and came back to bass connextion to lock up. Beryl&my self compleated a evaluation form and after all was done went home. I enjoyed this night, even if the weather as bad. Note to self...WATER PROOFS!

Today i came in normal time about 8.30am and started work straight away. Clearning out grovernor house again. Has been a tiring morning walking up and down 3 flights of stairs to take things to the skip. But was good to know i was doing something to help!

Happy? Sad? Angry? Ok? Taking time to notice what’s on our minds can really help deal with feelings. However you are feeling, ChildLine would like to know.  That’s why they’re asking hundreds of young people 'how u feelin?'

The Moodi Million is now live on Facebook – and it’s your chance to take part in something really amazing. Just imagine if a million children and young people said how they were feeling – what would that look like? And all you have to do to be part of it is say how you’re feeling. It’s as simple as that.

Every answer you give becomes a Moodi. And every Moodi that gets made will all live in one place.  You can customise a Moodi, post it on your Facebook page and update it when your mood changes.

Why not email your Moodies to friends to help spread the word and encourage others to join in.  Maybe, with your help, we can get to a million Moodies.

Visit the Moodi Million

You can also check out the new ChildLine TV ad to hear how some young people are feeling, as well as mini films that have been created on YouTube which show how your Moodi literally takes over when you let it out.

Check them out right now! 

If you are setting up a gay youth group and would like us to refer young people to you and list you on our website please let me know. I would be happy to list your group for free. You can upload the information yourself if you find it easier: http://www.stonewall.org.uk/at_home/whats_in_my_area/2710.asp

The Fit Feature will be released in 2010,

You may have received a letter saying someone is looking for you or you may have seen a 'missing' poster of yourself.

At Missing People we have a team who support families of people who have gone missing and we actively try to find missing people. You may be registered as a case with us and your family may be looking for you.

Whatever your situation, we are here to help.

We'd like you to know that you can contact us in complete confidence. You may not want to be in direct contact with your family or for them to know where you are. We understand this. However, you may like us to pass a 'safe and well' message to your family on your behalf. Or maybe you just want to talk your situation through with us.

Ring our confidential Message Home service on Freefone 0800 700 740 or email on messagehome@missingpeople.org.uk. 

Click here to see young people currently missing - click

Contact your local Connexions Centre to find out about vacancies in your area.  You can telephone or call into our centres in Chippenham, Salisbury and Trowbridge to find out more.  Our main offices are open between:

Monday:  9.30am - 5.00pm

Tuesday:  9.30am -5.00pm     

Wednesday:  10.00am - 5.00pm         

Thursday:  9.30am - 5.00pm    

Friday:  9.30am - 4.00pm

At:

Chippenham Connexions Centre

1 Avon Reach, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1EE          

Tel: 01249 449900

Salisbury Connexions Centre

Milford House, 43-55 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2BP

Tel: 01722 424400

Trowbridge Connexions Centre

1 Wicker Hill, Trowbridge, BA14 8JS

Tel: 01225 716450

Some of these websites can give you a start in thinking about the options:

www.connexions-direct.com - for all sorts of information on jobs, courses, training, health issues, money mattters, housing, dealing with bullying, etc.

www.eclips-online.co.uk - job information, qualifications needed, training (log-in with your school or college postcode)

www.futures4me.co.uk/wiltshireswindon - courses at schools & colleges in Wiltshire & Swindon; for courses in other areas click here

www.direct.gov.uk/ema - money while you learn for some 16 & 17 year olds, dependent on household income.

If you're at school you can go to the Connexions Resource Area to look for the information you need, or you can use the information on display in your local Connexions Centre. For details of your local Connexions Centres click here. When you are in Y11 you can see your Connexions Personal Adviser in school.

www.bunac.org.uk - gap year with BUNAC (in USA)

www.csv.org.uk - Community Service Volunteers

www.lattitude.org.uk - voluntary work overseas

www.gapyear.com - year out ideas

www.gogapyear.com - essential gap year advice

www.statravel.co.uk - student travel

www.studentabroad.com - travelling abroad

www.studentvol.org.uk - UK volunteering opportunities

www.yini.org.uk - a year in industry

Given the awful news that only 1 in 10 graduates will find job this year we are particularly interested in attracting young people to the job club to take part in a Youth Development project based around, music, arts and drama.

If you would like to find out more here are some contact details:-

Web: www.vocationquest.co.uk

Email: enquires@vocationquest.co.uk

Enquiries: 07955 139 808

Wiltshire Wheels to Work is a moped loan scheme for people aged 16+ living in Wiltshire and Swindon.

Wiltshire Wheels to Work provides the following to individuals:

A fully road-ready 50cc scooter* for up to 6 months 

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), Breakdown cover, Maintenance costs, Jacket, helmet, gloves and lock 

Back-up support from Community First.  An opportunity to save via a Credit Union scheme towards the costs of your own means of getting around

(*Provisional or full driving licences are needed to ride a Wheels to Work moped.)

For further information please CLICK.

Are you eligible?

Jobseeker's Allowance is for people who are available for and actively looking for (seeking) work. 

If you are unemployed and aged 16-17 you will only be able to claim Jobseeker's allowance in exceptional circumstances.  To find out if you qualify, go to the Jobcentre site - Jobseeker's Allowance.

Find out more on the National Apprenticeship & Vacancy Matching Service website.

The best chance of getting an apprenticeship locally is through your own contacts - does one of your family work for an employer who might take you on? Did you do work experience with an employer who takes apprentices? What about your part-time job?.... ask if they have any apprenticeship opportunities.

It is also a good idea to send out speculative letters with a copy of your CV to local companies who may take on apprentices.  Contact your local Connexions Centre for help in writing a CV or speculative letter.

Over 200,000 students and jobseekers visit us every month - Join them by clicking the link below!

www.e4s.co.uk

Find out all the public transport serving the colleges and schools sixth forms in and around the county - just click here.

Aged between 16 - 19 and need financial help with transport then check out the Post 16 Student Support Scheme

I'm Lozza and I'm from Melksham

I'm Storm, from Ringwood and Chippenham!

Your thoughts on the Spark Radio.....

Good Tunes, Great Presenters with witty banter

Turn ons........

Lozza: Fried Chicken

Storm: Anything bizarre... and green... oh, and caffiene!

Turn offs.......

Lozza: CHAVS

Storm: Liver and Kidneys... do NOT eat parts of the digestive system, people!

Fav Music......

Lozza: Indie, dance & rock and a bit of cheesy pop

Storm: Rock, metal, punk and alternative

The first place for latest gig information and music news.

For those that dont know;

Who I am and where I'm from....

I am Luke Johnstone and I'm currently on a BTEC National Diploma In TV & Film Production at Wiltshire College, Chippenham. I'm very musical and I play a selection of musical instruments. These are the Piano, Synthesizer, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Trumpet and I sing and scream. I love Rock, Metal, Industrial, Gothic, Progresive Rock, Punk, Ska Punk, Dance, Trance, Electronic, Reggae and Classical. I'm also in an Alternative Rock/Metal band called Final Thoughts.

Your thoughts on the Spark Radio.....

I think it's just a great way of getting young people to enhance their interest in music and today's world in which we live! We have got a very wide selection of music for you! Log in and listen up!

Turn ons........

Rock, Metal, playing music, oh and indian food!

Turn offs.......

Absolutely despise RnB and Rap

Fav Music......

Disturbed,
Korn,
Pantera,
Slipknot,
DevilDriver,
System Of A Down,
Placebo,
Muse,
Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Stone Sour,
Avenged Sevenfold,
Def Leppard,
Children Of Bodom,
Saxon,
Rammstein,
Paramore,

Niall McCaughan

Who I am and where I'm from...

My name is Niall McCaughan, I'm 15 years old and currently attend The George Ward School, in which I'm in Year 11. I live in Melksham, just like Luke, isn't it just a great town...

What are your thoughts on Spark Radio...

I first came across Spark Radio for a couple of days in July when I went on Work Experience. I loved it! :D I think its a great opportunity for young people to express themselves to others, and even better its via the radio! :)

Turn Ons...

Well I think I'll keep those to myself ;) x

Turn Offs...

Potatoes, mashed or boiled. Being ripped off, and the football player Cristiano Ronaldo :)

Favourite Music...

Nirvana,
Metallica,
AC/DC,
Guns N Roses,
Arctic Monkeys,
JET,
Fatboy Slim,
The Jam,
The Prodigy,
Queen,
Rage Against The Machine,
and Jimi Hendrix.

LISTEN TO LUKE AND NIALL ON SPARK RADIO, EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 6-7pm!

The Rose Gale Trust has been set up to honour the memory of Rose Gale, who worked with, supported and inspired very many young people during her life.

The main aim of the charity is to raise funds to provide small but meaningful grants to young people who might otherwise slip through the net of support from other charities or public funds. Rose Gale Trust also recognises that sometimes funds need to be made available quickly, because not all young people can wait months for the result of an application.

The trustees are consulting with young people to find out what the priorities of Rose Gale Trust should be, but aim to keep the criteria as wide as possible so as not to exclude young people because of their particular individual need, situation, or idea. And, whenever appropriate, trustees and their advisers aim to signpost young people on to others sources of sustainable or long term support.

 You may contact the Trust via email: enquiries@rosegaletrust.org

All it takes is one great idea. So what are you waiting for  This could be your chance to get your community moving and score some skills on the way.

Find out all the information by going to United Sports Relief.

Is my project eligible?

Projects must:

Be run and managed by people between the ages of 14 and 25

Clearly benefit the local community

Benefit the people running the project; and

Be a new or developing project.

For more info visit the website; www.princes-trust.org.uk/communitycash/

The workshops available in this scheme include: mosaic making, wild and wonderful weaving, the wonders of wool, Konnakol vocal percussion, glass painting, animation, puppet making, storytelling, jewellery making and dance.

Groups must have at least 10 people who want to take part and have access to a suitable venue. There may be additional costs for materials and equipment.

Applications to the scheme, which is running until March 2010, can now be made with groups stating which workshop they would like to take part in, the nature of the group applying, who will benefit from the project, where the workshop will take place and preferred dates.

So if you would like to get involved, find out more or to request an application form, contact Meril Morgan at meril.morgan@wiltshire.gov.uk or on 0300 4560100.

The Caypig Young People get to make choices on what they would like to have in the Youth Centre after the Re-Fit of the Youth Centre in the near future.

The Young People wanted new seating ,Computers to  be Up-graded ,new table tennis table, New bar stools.Air hockey and a football table.

Also young people wanted a games room and quite area .

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. 

The project is managed by Wiltshire Youth Arts Partnership and delivered in partnership with Wiltshire Music Centre, Wiltshire Music Service, Salisbury Arts Centre, Wiltshire College and Wiltshire Councils Development Services for Young People.  This year the project is funded by the Department of Children, Schools and Families as part of a broader programme of music making for children and young people in Wiltshire called ‘Wiltshire Music Connect.’

The core aims of MusicMatters are to:

• Improve things to do/places to go for young people in Wiltshire through providing high quality participatory music activities
• Ensure activities support the every child matters agenda and are geared towards developing skills, raising self esteem and encouraging achievement
• work with hard to reach young people - those young people who may be rurally isolated, or have limited access to arts activities
• To provide opportunities for training and professional development throughout the project for older young people and emerging artists
• Enable young people to develop their skills in music and make creative choices  throughout the project
• establish a sustainable project model for future development.

 So if you want to get involved then contact WYAP -http://www.wyap.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=0

Check out their own website to find out how you can get involved and make a difference in your school or college - www.glsen.org

Check out their own website to find out more - www.queeryouth.org.uk

Pride Youth has been running since 1993. Initially we offered a service to young lesbian, gay and bisexual people and those young people unsure of their sexuality but more recently we have extended that service to young transgender people who suffer very similar if not the same issues as young LGB.

Contact us

We're always happy to hear from new members, other youth groups in the area or anyone with a question, concern or comment. We do not offer a crisis or counseling service but can put you in touch with other organisations who have the expertise in that area.

There are four ways to contact us:

Phone or Text
Phone us or send a text message from your mobile and we will reply by text:
07766 872565, just dial 141 to withhold your number is you wish.

E-mail: info@prideyouth.org.uk

Access the Anonymous online form

Want to find out more - follow the link direct to Pride Youth

Gay Youth UK, or GYUK as it has been shortened to by many of its members, was founded in 1997 with the aim of providing a complete resource for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning people living in the UK. Since it's time utilising IRC and Yahoo! as a means to facilitate discussion, Gay Youth UK has evolved through three websites to become a community of over 4000 members sharing information and offering advice to those in need of guidance and support.

Aims  - At Gay Youth UK we strive to:

Unite those who are 25 years of age or under and identify as LGBT
Provide support for those questioning their sexuality in the UK and worldwide
Provide impartial and up-to-date information on LGBT issues from as diverse a point of view as possible
Facilitate discussions of issues affecting the LGBT community
Provide a platform from which young LGBT persons can express their views publicly
Maintain an environment of safety, fairness and freedom of expression

Find out more - check out their own website - www.gyuk.co.uk

It is special because:

It is led by young people
It is all about young people’s human rights
It gathers young people’s views and helps them take action on their rights.

Our interactive website provides young people with lots of information about their rights, and support for getting involved in campaigning for change at local and national levels. It is a place for them to share their views, experiences and ideas, and to identify ways of pushing for change around children’s rights.

Have a look at www.getreadyforchange.org.uk and read the latest news......

Thursday 29th October at

Club Ice, Quartemaster Road, Westbury BA13 4JT.

It's from 12-2 with buffet lunch and movie snacks.

If you have time and interest to support this event, please email acceptance by Monday 22nd October to annette.holdsworth@sarsen.co.uk   More info on this from nicola.sage@wiltshire.gov.uk

As part of some exciting changes here at Spark Radio Jb's show chnages to the later spot of 7pm - 8pm Weds night.

Sandwiched between two of the best Rock shows out there JB will be playing the best in Indie and Alternative music plus regular features and entertaining banter You would be crazy to miss it.

Listen to Spark Radio Weds night 7pm - 8pm

Joe is now joined by producer Jamie from Chippenham. Jamie will be aiding the Rocker in bringing you the best in classic rock and banter.

Catch them both every Weds 8pm to 9pm on Spark Radio

Dont worry listeners shes not leaving but as part of a station revamp is moving show times to 5pm - 6pm so you can still catch her for a  mixture of power ballads and bizarre but true features that will knock your socks off

Catch it here on Spark Radio

To complete the build of a kit car and see it driven at Castle Combe, The participants will be rewarded with a go karting session.

The young people will learn how a car works and develop mechanical understanding and skills

1. Must be committed to the project

2. Able to do practical tasks

3. Be prepared to observe

4. Prepared to keep a photo diary of the projects to show your learning

The project will start in September 2009 to March 2010</p>\r\n<p>For more information contact Richard Williams or Dave Richards at the Bridge Centre

Tel : 01249 655249

Becky Holloway, who sits on the Environment Group, says "Although I've always been passionate about the environment, and campaigned for Fairtrade at school, it still surprises me how changing small aspects of everyday life can make a real difference."

WAY have put together a resource pack to help your group to get started, for a copy, more information, please contact us through Wiltshire Wildlife Trust on FelicityH@wiltshirewildlife.org.

We’d also like to know if your group is already involved in any environmental projects, we’re always looking for new ideas.

The Young Parents Group done a presentation on what they got out of the WYPOF money that they recevied Like First Aid Course,Music Sessions with their Children,Food Handing Course ,Books and a Trip to Bristol Zoo .

 Who I Am And Where I Am From

Alright guys I'm Parka I come from the Salisbury and Southampton area. I'm 17 and studying First Diploma music at Salisbury College, I play drums and a bit of Synth. I'm trying to Promote local bands from Salisbury, Southampton, Poole and All over the country. The genres of music I listen to can Vary a lot but the good stuff I listen to mostly is: Hardcore, Punk, Pop Punk Metal, Death Metal. So yeah thats pretty much sums it all up....Take it Easy guys XxpeacexX

Your Thoughts On Spark Radio

I Think spark is pretty sweet considering you can get a lot of experience from it and the best bit about it is that its FREE!

Turn Ons

Supporting Local bands, Gigs, Music, Working for Mc donalds :D, Spending Time with my mates, Neggi Music:P, Dr Martens, Old skool Tattoo's, Subway, Recording Music Yo Digg?

Turn Offs

Being Bored, Not having enough sleep, feeling tired 24/7, Kidz that shout at you in the street then run off.

Music

I play mostly heavy stuff to good old punk and a cheeky bit of trance/dub step. Also any requests you guys have (Y).

Catch Parka Tuesdays 8-9pm on Spark Radio

IF IT IS SUCCESSFUL THEY WILL BE APPLYING FOR A WYPOF GRANT TO SUSTAIN IT THROUGH OUT THE YEAR. 

LEARN HOW TO TAKE PICTURES TO A BASIC STANDARD AND TURN THEM INTO CD COVERS OR POSTERS AND MAYBE EVEN FOR PRESS RELEASES AND AT THE SAME TIME  GAIN A RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION. DAY AND TIME TO BE DECIDED – LOOK OUT FOR POSTERS

I'm Martin but everyone calls me Tini due to my height. I'm 14 and born and bred in Salisbury. I study Music GCSE and I want to become a radio presenter for my career.

Your Thoughts On Spark Radio

I think it is loads of fun and a good experience and I think that it is cool that there is radio for young people by young people.

Turn Ons

I love playing and watching football including supporting the best club in the world... Liverpool Football Club. I love music and listening to the radio.

Turn Offs

Cheesy pop.

Music

I like pretty much everything from Lostprophets and System Of A Down to Justice and the Chemical Brothers and pretty much everything in between. I don't like cheesy pop and other stuff like that. I'm not really into rap or hip hop but some tracks are quite good. I'm open to new music so give me a suggestion and i'll do my best to get it on the radio.

Who I Am And Where I Am From

 Hey, i'm Max and I was born in Swindon, and bred in Salisbury

 Your Thoughts On Spark Radio

It's okay I guess . . . Nahh, it's briliant! It's loads of fun, and i've met loads of great people

 Turn Ons

Football is a huge turn on to me, I love watching films, and playing some b-ball

 Turn Offs

 Tini's face

 Music

I like a huge variation of music, from bob marley to flobots. I just love a massive tunes!

We're Will ‘N' Patch, we live in and around Chippenham, Will is 15, Patch is 14

That's about it really...K

Turn ons...

Sleeping, eating, music, drumming (Patch), My girlfriend Beth (Will)

Turn offs...

People who can't take a joke, Alex Browse (mentioning no names), Music that's not really music (TAKE R ‘N' B FOR AN EXAMPLE)

Fave Music...

Lots of people... No R ‘N' B though, well maybe the older r ‘n' b (when it was actually rhythm and blues)

How the Duo works...

Will's the nerd, more organised; patch is the drummer, rants randomly.

Catch Patrick and Will every Thursday 4pm - 5pm

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

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 fun!

If you have, then why not get yourself nominated for a Wiltshire Young Peoples Award.

You will have to have shown:-

Personal and social development

Encourged other young people to get involved

Listen to other young people and help them achieve their goals

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 forward.

The closing date for applications is Friday 10th October. 

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 recognise their importance in the lives of their children.

They want this film to help inform the national debate about teenage parenthood, challenge stereotypical prejudices, and remind us that ‘dads matter too’. 

They intend to 'launch' it towards the end of next month.

Have a look at the film so far - www.dads-matter-too.blogspot.com

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.

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 down to earth or pioneering and adventurous. To find out more, click here for an application form.

Find out more by going to the new Crimebeat website.

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 in their community, creating at least three new opportunities for young people to volunteer. A total of £1 million is available.

The closing dates are the 25th April and the 18th July 2008.

DO YA!?  This year, Youth Action Network is running a DO YA!? campaign to tie in with national Volunteers’ Week, which takes place every year between 1st – 7th June.  

The campaign will be a call to action for young people to do Youth Action and it has 2 aims: To promote Youth Action locally, regionally and nationally and; To encourage more young people to volunteer.  There are lots of opportunities for both young people and organisations to get involved so visit

www.youth-action.org.uk to find out more.

UKYP Make A Pledge.  If you are a young person who feels passionate about issues like climate change, knife and gun crime, and sex and relationships education then why not do something about it? Complete the form (link below) to tell UKYP what you volunteer and pledge to do by the end of 2008.  

For more information go to www.ruralyouth.com

Young people for respect and understanding

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  • Are you an entrepreneurial young person, between the ages of 11 and 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?
  • Want to find out more? Phone: 08453670770  E-mail: sportrelief@unltd.org.uk Visit:www.unltdsportreliefawards.org.uk

Then an UnLtd Sport Relief Award might be for you...

....all it takes is one great idea. So what are you waiting for?

This could be your chance to get your community moving and score some skills on the way!

Latest News - to find out what they are focusing on check out ww.ukyp.co.uk

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 invites you to email for more information, a click will automatically open your email programme.

Sign up to the online version by clicking here.

Young Assessors wrote this song themselves and hired in an independent music producer to help them put the backing track together. Click here to check out our latest CD Respect 

We are looking to recruit new members to join our team.

Lana, Trained Young Assessor said " Young Assessors is a group of young people who meet once a week and train for a period of around 16 weeks.

This training involves looking at the world and different types of people in a different view, also sharing and comparing personal and political opinions. 

The reasons for trianing is that at the end of this process we are all qualified to inspect different youth centres around Wiltsire.  The reasons for these inspections are all about improving youth centres to a young persons standard".

Lana also quoted - " I am the best Young Assessor EVER" - July 08

The training is accredited so we get a qualification for taking part. It's also free and transport is provided to and from each session. The training ongoing, so there will be lots of different opportunities to join. We inspect youth centres as our main and most consistent project - this is ongoing throughout the year and we work alongside staff in the Youth Development Service.

The Young Assessors Programme is managed by Wiltshire County Council's Youth Development Service.

To take a look at more information and to find out how to get involved check out the Young Assessors Flyer.  If you are interested then complete the Young Assessors application form.

If you would like to talk to someone then contact Hayley Bamborough on 01249 652185 or send an email: hayleybambrough@wiltshire.gov.uk

Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and gain experience in an area that you want to work in.  It’s also a great way to make contacts and new friends outside of school. 

Volunteering can open up a world of possibilities for you!

If you are interested in volunteering, get in touch with us at volunteer@cvsnw.org.uk  or you can search the www.do-it.org.uk website 24/7 for the ideal volunteering opportunity for you .

Quotes from the young people:

Fun,wet,cool- Malmesbury

I liked it all-Malmesbury

I learn't about teamwork,trust,confidence and how to kayak- Lyneham

An opportunity to meet new people- Lyneham

Fun - Wooten Basset

Exciting- Wooten Basset

9 out if 10 young people will need this information at some point while their time at Grosvenor.

Where better to put information then on the back of a toilet door?!

Everyone will read it, and no one will see you take the numbers down if you need them!

The 3 "Newbiess" have learnt a lot about these subjects, and has also been good bonding sessions getting to  know each other better.

The whole point in this project was to give information to the young people that they wouldn't necessarily ask for...and I think we have fulfilled that task! (: 

Well done to Jacquie & Harriet on the hard work you have put into this enjoyable project!

Photo's coming soon :) !

Piccys coming soon!!

Another Day...Another Challenge! 

17 June 2010 - We are half way though the show week of Peter Pan performances. It's all going great and I have put some photos of Stage ‘65 in action on stage.  

19 May 2010 - The movement director (Aiden Treays) has been in for the last week and i have put the photos on here for you to look at. 

The Peter Pan cast have been in rehearsal for a few weeks now and this week they have seen the model box (A mini version of the set that is 25 times smaller than the stage) for the first time and they are very excited about it now and can't wait for the week in June when they perform Peter Pan on the main stage at Salisbury Playhouse.

If you are interested in coming to see "The Boys and the Girls" please ring the box office on 01722 320 333 or for more information go to the website www.salisburyplayhouse.com