SOL 26 - Summer 2012

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Improving Young People’s Lives

Produced by East Hampshire District Council in conjunction with East Hampshire Youth Council

Issue 26

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test your knowledge! make pancakes!

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youth quiz questions:

Here are some questions from the Youth Quiz in December 2011.

Have a go and see how you do!

! e g d e l w o n k r test you democracy 1-3 Name the Countries these Icons

general knowledge 1 The family game Cluedo

consists of six murder weapons. What are they?

2 Who was the goddess of love in Roman myth?

film

1 Who plays Mrs Weasley in Harry Potter?

2 Which planet did Superman come from?

3 Who starred as Rocky Balboa?

4 Which British Actor won ‘Best

Actor’ at this year’s Oscars for his performance in ‘The King’s Speech’?

3 What is the chemical symbol

5 What was the first James

4 What colours are the five

6 Robin Williams dressed in

5 How many zeros are there in a

7 What do all of the passwords

for iron?

Olympic rings? billion?

6 What scale is used to measure earthquakes?

7 What letter is on the right of B on a keyboard?

8 What does HTML stand for?

9 What is a baby whale called?

10 Name four sources of renewable energy.

Answers: 1) Dagger, revolver, lead piping, rope, candlestick, spanner, 2) Venice, 3) Fe, 4) Black, blue, red, green, yellow, 5) 9, 6) Richter scale, 7) N, 8) Hyper Text Mark up Language, 9) a calf, 10) tidal power, hydro-electric, wind, sun, biomass, geothermal.

Bond film?

drag for which 1993 film?

to Dumbledore’s office in Harry Potter have in common?

8 What 1991 film won best film, actor, actress, and director at the Oscars?

9 The Egg and I was whose first film?

10 What 1975 blockbuster sees

Roy Scheider utter: “We need a bigger boat”?

Answers: 1) Julie Walters, 2) Kypton, 3) Sylvester Stallone, 4) Colin Firth, 5) Dr No, 6) Mrs Doubtfire, 7) Names of sweets, 8) Silence of the Lambs, 9) Marilyn Monroe, 10) Jaws

of Democracy are associated with for questions 1-3

1 Nelson Mandela 2 Gandi 3 Emiline Pankhurst 4 In what decade did all women in the UK get the vote?

5 What is the Prime Minister’s country residence called?

6 Who is the Deputy Prime

Minister and which political party does he represent?

7 Where is the House of Commons located?

8 On what day of the week is

a general election normally held?

9 Which animal/ football

mascot was elected Mayor of Hartlepool?

10 Which is not a way to cast your vote in an election?

Going to a Polling Station Postal Vote Texting your vote Proxy Vote (Someone else votes for you)

Answers: 1) South Africa, 2) India, 3) UK, 4) 1920, 5) Chequers, 6) Nick Clegg, Lib Dems, 7) Palace of Westminster, 8) Thursday, 9) Monkey, 10) Texting your vote

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sport

1 Which famous ship do the

runners pass after completing 10 km of the London Marathon?

2 What colour signifies a

difficult slope in skiing?

3 Which Sporting icon was

given a replacement gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, after they threw their original medal from the 1960 Games into the Ohio river?

4 In 2012 London will have

hosted the Olympics on three occasions. Name the two other years.

5 Which racket sport made its Olympic debut in 1992?

6 Who won the 2011 FA Cup? 7 Who is the current Formula 1 World Champion?

8 Which English Footballer has a

daughter called Harper Seven?

9 What sport is played with the heaviest ball?

10 ‘I’m A Celebrity’ star Fatima

Whitbread used to compete in which sport?

Answers: 1) The Cutty Sark, 2) Black, 3) Muhammad Ali, 4) 1908 & 1948, 5) Badminton, 6) Manchester City, 7) Sebastien Vettel, 8) David Beckham, 9) Ten Pin Bowling, 10) Javelin

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history

1 In what year was Queen

Elizabeth II’s Coronation?

2 What was the name of the

manned moon landing mission by the United States in 1969?

3 Name two of the beaches used during the D-Day landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944

4 Where were the 2000 summer Olympics held?

5 In 1959, the administrative

name of the County was changed to Hampshire, what was the area often referred to in Victorian maps?

6 In what year was the World

Wide Web (www) launched?

7 This president of the USA was

inaugurated in 2009 and later that year was given the Nobel Prize Laureate, who is he?

8 In which country is Auschwitz?

9 We all enjoy the use of mobile

telephones, but who invented the original concept of the telephone?

10 Who discovered penicillin back in 1928?

Answers: 1) 1953, 2) Apollo11, 3) Sword, Juno, Omaha, Utah, Point du Hoc, 4) Sydney Australia, 5) Southamptonshire or the County of Southampton, 6) 1991, 7) Barack Obama, 8) Poland, 9) Alexander Graham Bell, 10) Alexander Flemming

music

1 Which band headlined Butserfest 2011?

2 Which icon famously sang

‘Happy Birthday, Mr President’ to John F Kennedy?

3 Why did Lady Gaga cause a stir at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?

4 Which singer became known as ‘The Forces’ Sweetheart’ in World War II?

5 ‘Happy Christmas (War is Over)’ was a hit for a former member of which iconic band?

6 ‘Reg Dwight’ is the real name of which famous singer/ songwriter?

7 Which band exploded into

the mainstream with the song ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’?

8 Which musician was

responsible for popularising the Big Band classic ‘In the Mood’?

9 Which icon died in 2009

before they were due to perform in the O2 Arena?

10 ‘Way Down’ was the last single released by which music icon before their death?

Answers: 1) Funeral for a Friend, 2) Marilyn Monroe, 3) Meat dress, 4) Dame Vera Lynn, 5) The Beatles, 6) Elton John, 7) Nirvana, 8) Glenn Miller, 9) Michael Jackson, 10) Elvis Presley

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from the Here are some questions 2011.

Youth Quiz in December how you do!

Have a go and see

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test your

ledge! knowdem ocracy

Harry Potter?

general knowledge Cluedo

did Superman 2 Which planet come from?

1 The family game murder

consists of six they? weapons. What are of love

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Actor’ at this ‘The King’s his performance in Speech’?

first James 5 What was the

for iron?

dressed 6 Robin Williams 1993 film?

Olympic rings? there in a How many zeros are

of the passwords 7 What do all office in

are the five 4 What colours

Bond film?

Commons located?

used to measure 6 What scale is earthquakes?

is on the right 7 What letter

of B

on a keyboard? stand for?

8 What does HTML whale called?

9 What is a baby sources of 10 Name four renewable energy. rope, revolver, lead piping, Answers: 1) Dagger, Black, blue, 2) Venice, 3) Fe, 4) candlestick, spanner, 7) N, 8) Hyper 5) 9, 6) Richter scale, red, green, yellow, 9) a calf, 10) tidal power, Text Mark up Language, biomass, geothermal. sun, hydro-electric, wind,

is

of the week 8 On what day normally

in

drag for which

billion?

country residence Prime Who is the Deputy political Minister and which party does he represent?

to Dumbledore’s common?

Harry Potter have in won best film, 8 What 1991 filmand director at actor, actress, the Oscars?

I was whose first 9 The Egg and film? sees 10 What 1975 blockbuster “We need Roy Scheider utter: a bigger boat”?

2) Kypton, 3) Sylvester Answers: 1) Julie Walters, Dr No, 6) Mrs Doubtfire, 7) 5) Stallone, 4) Colin Firth, 9) Marilyn 8) Silence of the Lambs, Names of sweets, Monroe, 10) Jaws

a general election held? football 9 Which animal/ Mayor of mascot was elected Hartlepool? a way to cast 10 Which is not an election? your vote in Going to a Polling

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has a

Footballer 8 Which English Harper Seven? daughter called

is played with 9 What sport

the

star Fatima 10 ‘I’m A Celebrity’ to compete Whitbread used in which sport?

Proxy Vote for you) (Someone else votes

Sark, 2) Black, 3) Muhammad City, Answers: 1) The Cutty 5) Badminton, 6) Manchester Ali, 4) 1908 & 1948, 9) Ten Pin 8) David Beckham, 7) Sebastien Vettel,

4) 1920, Africa, 2) India, 3) UK, Answers: 1) South Palace of Clegg, Lib Dems, 7) 5) Chequers, 6) Nick 9) Monkey, 10) Texting Westminster, 8) Thursday,

is Over)’

was a hit for of which iconic band? real name ‘Reg Dwight’ is the of which famous singer/

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songwriter?

into

exploded 7 Which band with the song the mainstream ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’?

was 8 Which musician for popularising

mmm... pancakes! died in 2009 9 Which icon were due to

before they 9 Arena? perform in the O2 last single ‘Way Down’ was the 21 February is Shrove Tuesday10(otherwise telephone? music icon which as released byknown Pancake Day).

Pancakespenicillin were traditionally used as death? discovered a way to use up before their 10 Who ingredients back in 1928? like sugar, fat and eggs before the start of fasting over Lent. But never mind that, how do you make pancake, Monroe, Juno, for a Friend, 2)aMarilyn 3) Sword, and what’s Apollo11, worth Answers: 1) Funeral Beatles, putting Answers: 1) 1953, 2) Australia, 5) on top? dress, 4) Dame Vera Lynn, 5) The du Hoc, 4) Sydney Michael 3) Meat Point Utah, 8) Glenn Miller, 9) Omaha, Southampton, Ellen from County of or the 6) Elton John, 7) Nirvana, EHYC has all the answers.

Southamptonshire 9) Alexander Jackson, 10) Elvis Presley Obama, 8) Poland, 6) 1991, 7) Barack Flemming Graham Bell, 10) Alexander

ingredients

Bowling, 10) Javelin

300ml (1/2 pint) milk

Cook for a few minutes until you can lift the pancake with a spatula.

Optional pinch of salt Batter recipe (simple): blend milk, egg and flour using an electric blender.

It’s harder than ever to find a job out there, with more than a million 16-24 year olds unemployed at the moment.

The next few pages have tips on CV writing, interviews, job hunting, presentations and saving money.

Hopefully you’ll find the information useful.

write your cv Remember to list all of your skills and qualifications, no matter how relevant you think they are to the post you are applying for.

Be proud and list any personal qualities that you have.

Remember to list your educational history, including extra curricular activities.

List all jobs and prior work experience you have had and include references from former employers.

When talking about your interests and hobbies note any clubs or groups you are in or have been part of.

Include your contact details; address, phone numbers, e-mail address etc.

r are fo prep rview inte your Make sure you paint yourself in a positive light.

Be confident, don’t panic and remember to breathe so you don’t get out of breath and muddle your words.

Be honest about yourself.

Be confident, but not cocky.

Be polite.

Dress smartly/appropriately.

Use your body language: don’t slouch or lean, good posture is important and makes you look professional.

Check your CV for mistakes before the day so that you have time to edit it if you need to.

What would you say you are not very good at?

What skills do you have and how would these help in the job you are applying for?

What are your interests outside of work?

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Have you had any prior work experience?

Try applying to local facilities such as cafés, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, factories, public services, before you look outside your area – particularly if transport could be an issue.

as well as practical experience.

Look online at bigambition.co.uk or apprenticeships.org.uk

Look online on the company’s website for the latest vacancies

Drop off your CV in person and ask to speak with the manager so you can tell them a little about yourself and show that you are keen.

support.

Search your local paper

jobseekers.direct.gov.uk has all the latest jobs on offer from the job centre.

Apprenticeships are great because they offer qualifications,

presentation tips

Dress to impress.

Don’t repeat yourself – unless using repetition as a tool is what you intend to do in order to highlight a specific point or theme.

Remember to breathe and don’t rush your words. Speak slowly and clearly.

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pyjama days movie marathon charity quiz

race night fashion show

Here are some great fundraising ideas tried which have been and tested over the years:

sponsored walk sponsored cycle sponsored silence

cake sale shaving head

talent show auction of promises

Practice before you perform so that you are clear on the procedure and can edit your presentation so that it goes smoothly when doing it for real.

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Try www.moneysa vingexpert.com for discount vouchers for shopping, eating out and day trips.

There are also plenty of tips and hints on anything money related.

likely to Watch out! You’re friend, fall out with a close new but you’ll make a acquaintance.

come New challenges will and it your way – be confident will all go well.

by East Hampshire Youth Council

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VIRGO

about you.

People are talking close and Keep your friends your enemies closer.

You will meet a mysterious– be future person in the near say. careful what you

LIBRA

set your Now is the time to make plans to sights higher, or travel.

Keep working hard reap the benefits.

CANCER you. Keep A surprise awaits and you your options open may find true love.

www.easthampshire-enviro

Ed Sheeran Wenlock

Whatever your interest, take a look at our website and complete the survey on our youth page.

Getting involved is a great way of meeting new people, learning new skills and making a long lasting difference for the future.

Contact us through our website and we’ll help you to get things going.

All of these groups are looking for new members and would welcome more young people who want to get involved.

nment.net

Skyrim

this month, You’ll have trouble friend, you’ll but with the right get through it.

22 December 19 January

bring you The New Year will keep your joy, as long as you resolution.

AQUARIUS

October

20 January - 18 February

and you’ll

You will reconnect friend.

with a lost

SCORPIO

PISCES

decisions It’s time to make but don’t about your future, Think rush into anything. enjoy doing about what you’d in your life.

bright, Your future is looking yourself. so relax and reward

19 February - 20 March

By Harriet and Esther

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Photo © Jennifer

Entwistle

23 September - 22

23 October - 21 November

22 June - 22 July

Our local A-Z, that you can includes groups involved find on our website, in all kinds of things from bushcraft and campfire skills, countryside conservation and the various greening campaigns around the area. There are groups who have community growing set up schemes, recycling champions and a number of groups who are involved in protecting local wildlife.

We are also interested in your ideas and can you to get them off help the ground.

Olympic Torch

You might want to produce an art exhibition rubbish, or make new from bikes from old, build a bottle greenhouse or start an environment club.

Or you may be interested in making a film or carrying out a study that would help you to develop new skills and find a job in the future. We would also be very happy to hand over the youth page of our website to a young person or group who would like to make it more relevant and interesting.

22 November 21 December

23 August - 22 September

GEMINI 21 May - 21June

the eight differences asked you to spot In the last edition we Here they are! between the pictures.

Caitlin Allsop. out of the hat was The first correct entry

Spot the ce differen

Are you enthusiastic about the environment?

Concerned about climate change?

Worried about wildlife? Want to do something that will make a difference?

The East Hampshire Environment Network is about connecting people who are positive for the environment.doing something

CAPRICORN

TAURUS 20 April - 20 May

join the east hampshire environment network and make a difference

SAGITTARIUS

23 July - 22 August

21 March - 19 April

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Plan your shopping list in advance and shop around to get the best deals available.

A lot of supermarkets have different products on offer at different times so use websites to compare offers.

Use a bank account with a high interest rate; ALWAYS look around before starting a new account. If you have a meeting about starting new account, bring a quotes from other banks, they will sometimes offer you better terms.

Keep track of your spending so that you can review and reflect on where you could be making savings.

LEO

ARIES

For more inspiration check out www.sportrelief.com

26 Environmen Network t

Horoscopes

do So be creative and something for Sport Relief from Friday 23 Sunday 25 March 2012.

Go the extra mile!

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Limit your spending to essentials and only a few treats a week, depending on what you can afford.

Have a target that you save towards for example; a new outfit, a games console or a holiday.

Don’t use too much text on screen or on handouts. Summarise in your own words so that your audience don’t have to keep reading and you retain their attention.

Keep to the point.

Don’t go off on a rant and lose track of details as you may lose your audience.

Keep your ears open for news of vacancies at your friends’ workplaces.

saving money

Use language suited to your audience.

Think beforehand how best to address your audience within the context of your presentation.

Keep humour appropriate to the audience.

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HOT!

Harriet Granville - Jones

Write down potential questions you could get asked, or research these on the internet, or by asking friends. Note down what you might say in response to these questions.

The Connexions website: hants.gov.uk/youthtube can help you compile your CV and covering letter using CV creator software, can help with choosing your options at year 9, year 11 and post 16, has a link to enable you to apply for apprenticeships online, links to search for jobs and careers

Plan your presentation well beforehand.

You really can do anything; at your school, youth with organisation, club, friends or with family.

The other factor to take into account when choosing your

Allow yourself thinking time to order your thoughts. You can gain this by repeating the question you have been asked aloud before giving your answer.

Don’t pause too much when speaking.

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or university level. Make sure courses is your own enthusiasm to read the small print when for the subject, and whether you looking at entry requirements, will enjoy it. By taking a subject and do not hesitate to phone the you naturally have a passion for, establishment for guidance. For you are likely to work harder at it example, if an entry requirement and gain a higher grade than a for a university course is to have course you dislike. Still, it can be an A-level in a science subject, rewarding when working on a this may not necessarily mean challenging course and gaining a biology, chemistry or physics. good grade.

Many courses also count mathematics, psychology or Overall, the best way of choosing other subjects as a science. It is your courses is to select ones still definitely worth looking at where there is a balance of university requirements even subjects you enjoy and subjects for choosing your GCSEs, as required for the future. If you some courses do require specific would like to know any further qualifications. information, there are helpful websites listed below: If, on the other hand, you do not know what you would like to do www.connexions-tameside.com/ in your future, the best advice choices is to keep your options open. www.thestudentroom.co.uk By choosing a broad range of www.studential.com courses, sticking to mainstream www.direct.gov.uk curriculum subjects, your options www.ucas.com for the future remain wide open.

top tips for job-hunting

Refer to your PowerPoint / visual aids to help break down concepts and ideas.

These are good for clarifying information and giving important details further explanation.

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Tickets on sale soon

Hello and welcome to edition 26 of Screamin’ Out Loud! This issue is packed with hints and tips about your future, including interviews, presentations, writing CVs, job hunting and saving money. There is also plenty of fun stuff with chat-ups and knock-downs, pancake recipes, Sport Relief ideas and a quiz to test your knowledge.

ENJOY!!

Be aware of your body language and posture, these are easily overlooked, but good posture can help you look more professional and gestures can give your words more of an impact.

interview.

What personal qualities do you have that you think would be positive in a work situation?

Firstly, which courses do you need? The majority of people will not know what career they want to pursue until they are an adult, but if you already have a career in mind, it is important to see which courses are needed, whether it is at college,

www.butserfest.co.uk

Ask questions about aspects of the job you are interested in as this can reflect your enthusiasm.

Remember your manners: thank them for the opportunity at the beginning and end of the

Why do you think you would be good at this job?

Role play: ask a friend or someone with more experience than you to ask you a selection of interview questions. This can be helpful as it allows you to practise answering questions on the spot.

Stay on topic and don’t lose track of what you’re saying.

In your personal statement, remember to explain why your personal qualities are helpful in a workplace situation, for example: “I have always been confident when speaking in public and don’t get shy.

This comes in useful when I have to give presentations.”

Questions you may be asked in a job interview:

Research as much as you can about the job before you go to the interview.

Prepare your answers for any questions that you are likely to be asked.

Ensure you answer the questions thoroughly.

Throughout your life, there are many decisions you need to make. Deciding which courses to take for GCSEs, A-levels or higher may seem daunting at first, but it can be made easier when you think it through carefully.

For GCSE or A-level, your school or college may set compulsory courses; however, there is still opportunity for you to make your own choices. There are a few factors to consider when making these decisions for your education, but the most important one is getting the balance right between which courses you need to take for your career, and which courses you will enjoy.

The best local and national up-and-coming bands Saturday 15 September 11am-10pm 9 Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire

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at the interview...

by Alton District Youth Council

Ice cream and Smarties Strawberries and cream

Made the best pancake ever? Post your pictures on our Facebook page. Search for East Hampshire Youth Council.

© EHDC 2012

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making the right choices for you

Chocolate Banana

Then flip! Good luck!

Or, if you don’t have a blender, sift the flour, beat the egg and gradually add the milk.

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Nutella Honey Golden or maple syrup

Heat a little butter in a frying pan and pour in enough batter to cover the pan (about 2mm deep).

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recommended toppings

Lemon and sugar

cooking

100g (4oz) plain flour 1 egg

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responsible ‘In the the Big Band classic Mood’?

Auschwitz?

your vote

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known

as ‘The Forces’ World War II?

(War 5 ‘Happy Christmas a former member

of mobile We all enjoy the use invented telephones, but who of the the original concept

heaviest ball?

Station

stir at the 2010 Music Awards?

became 4 Which singer Sweetheart’ in

name of the what changed to Hampshire, referred to was the area often in Victorian maps? was the World 6 In what year launched?

Wide Web (www) of the USA was 7 This presidentin 2009 and later inaugurated Nobel 6 the that year was given is he?

Prize Laureate, who In which country is

Cup?

Postal Vote Texting your vote

‘Happy Birthday, to John F Kennedy?

Gaga cause 3 Why did Lady MTV Video

administrative 5 In 1959, the County was

2011 FA 6 Who won the Formula 1 7 Who is the current World Champion?

Butserfest 2011?

famously sang 2 Which icon Mr President’

used during on landings in Normandy 6 June 1944 the 2000 summer 4 Where were Olympics held?

given a replacement Olympic medal at the 1996 they Games in Atlanta, after medal threw their original into the from the 1960 Games Ohio river? will have 4 In 2012 London on three hosted the Olympics two occasions. Name the other years. sport made its 5 Which racket in 1992?

Olympic debut

House of 7 Where is the

in Roman myth?

chemical symbol 3 What is the

difficult slope

Prime Minister’s 5 What is the called?

Balboa?

headlined 1 Which band

the

manned moon States mission by the United in 1969?

of the beaches 3 Name two the D-Day

icon was 3 Which Sporting gold

in the UK get

as Rocky 3 Who starred Actor won ‘Best 4 Which British year’s Oscars for

goddess 2 Who was the

5

1 2 Gandi 3 Emiline Pankhurst did all women 4 In what decade the vote?

in

Elizabeth II’s

name of 2 What was the landing

runners pass 10 km of the London Marathon?

signifies a 2 What colour in skiing?

Nelson Mandela

Weasley 1 Who plays Mrs

was Queen 1 In what year Coronation?

the

ship do 1 Which famousafter completing

of Democracy with for questions 1-3

Team

music

history

sport

these Icons

1-3 Name the Countries are associated

film

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Improvi ng Youn g Peopl e’s Live s

What’s on?

Stuff to do when you’re bored Alton Youth Project

RKdia Youth Project, Horndean Monday and Thursday: Drop in 6.45–9pm (age 13–19yrs) Tuesday: Asperger’s / autism group, 4–6pm Wednesday: Duke of Edinburgh 6.15–9pm (age 14–19yrs)

First Saturday of the month: Sexual health drop-in 10am–12pm (age 13–19yrs) For further info ring Sandie on: 023 9259 8420 sandie.gunn@hants.gov.uk Drum Housing (RKdia) RKdia also offer advice/support/ guidance to any young person seeking housing – the office number is 0800 422 0570 HOME Project offers 1:1 support for young people that are living at Knighton Corner, awaiting to move in, are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (14–25 age range) For further info ring Chris Adams on 0800 422 0570

Bordon Karate Club

Tuesday 7pm at Forest Community Centre.

For further information ring the Community Centre on: 01420 488 978

Get Activ8d

Try new sports during the holidays and find out about clubs near you.

Go to: www.getactivenow.org.uk

Drop in Tuesday 6.30–8.45pm Thursday 6.30–8.45pm For more details email sharon.r.gooch@hants.gov.uk Tel: 01420 487 056

Bordon Youth Centre

Drop in youth sessions Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm (year 9) Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30pm

(year 9,10 & 11) For more details email sharon.r.gooch@hants.gov.uk Tel: 01420 487 056

East Hampshire Youth Council

The next couple of dates are: Thursday 15 March, 6.30–8.30pm, East Hampshire District Council, Petersfield Thursday 19 April, 6.30–8.30pm, Alton Maltings Centre, Alton For more information go to: easthantsyouthcouncil.org

East Meon Youth Club Wednesdays 6–7pm Duke of Edinburgh 7–9pm Youth Club

Drop In Centre, Liss

Just over the railway crossing in Liss Monday-Thursday 4.30–6.30pm (9–13 year olds) 7–9pm (14–18 year olds) First Friday of month 7–9pm Girls Only (9–17 year olds) Third Friday of month 7–9pm Boys Only (9–17 year olds) Last Friday of month 7–9pm Ready Steady Cook (9–17 year olds) 8 computers with internet access, PS2, Wii (fit and Guitar Hero games too) Ping Pong table, pool tables, snack bar and free entry.

Horndean Zen Judo Club

Thursdays 6–8pm in the gym at Horndean Technology College. £4 per session. 1st session free!

For more information go to www.zenjudo.co.uk or come and visit!

Find other events in East Hampshire at

calling all future journalists If you are interested in being involved in journalism, Screamin’ Out Loud (SOL) is a great opportunity to give it a try.

All of the articles in this magazine were written by young people.

It’s simple: write a news article, feature, short story, showbiz report or a review.

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Send it to us and you could see it in the next edition of Screamin’ Out Loud.

The end of the world

You can use this opportunity to raise awareness of an event or charitable cause or just to share your views with other people.

If you are interested in writing for SOL please email: support.team@easthants.gov.uk

GET ROCKING AT ALTON COLLEGE!

are a great place to polish your craft in a supportive, friendly but professional environment. It builds confidence, not only as an individual musician, but by learning to work as a team to create exciting music and performances. The Alton College Rock School will be a great opportunity for young people in the area to get playing and network with others who want to get up and make music.”

Alton College is opening its doors to up-and-coming rock musicians between the ages of 11 – 16 to take part in a ‘Rock School’.

This is the first venture of its kind for the College, with the main aim being to give an opportunity for individuals and bands to get coaching in their instrument and advice on how to work on their sound and stage performance.

The Rock School course is a weekly two hour session made up of one hour of instrumental tuition for electric guitar, bass, drums or keyboards, followed by an hour when all the musicians come together to form bands, putting the songs and techniques they have learned into practice.

Vic commented on the new initiative. “Band workshops

All tuition will be carried out by a team of gifted young teachers, eager to pass on their own experience, skill and enthusiasm.

The Rock School is headed up by Vic Cox who has many years experience of working in Live Performance Workshops at Guildford’s Academy of Contemporary Music, as well as workshops at Schools in Surrey and Hampshire.

Written and edited by: East Hampshire Youth Council, Lara Nolan and Richard Wells.

Design: Richard Wells (EHDC Comms Team)

The termly course will end with a concert to showcase the talent of the Rock School students, which will be open to friends and family.

Sessions run every Tuesday from 4.30 – 6.30pm in the Michael Gray Building at Alton College. To find out more contact community@ altoncollege.ac.uk or telephone 01420 592 233. You can also visit the Alton College online store to book your place: store.altoncollege.ac.uk.

Coursework and exams

No snow

Back to school

NOT!

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chat-ups and knock- downs!

Here are some things that you should and should not say to your boyfriend/girlfriend… and also some chat up lines thrown in there too!!

things not to things not to say to your say to your boyfriend! girlfriend

chat-up lines

“Let’s get married” This really gives off the wrong idea, boys usually ask girls, so ladies if you’re waiting, wait a bit longer!

“I may not be the only guy here, but I’m the only one that will talk to you.”

You may not know this... but this line is an insult and may end in a slap!

“This is the longest relationship I’ve ever been in.” Telling your boyfriend this may result in your man having shell-shock and realising why nobody else wanted to go out with you!

“You are the hottest thing since sunburn!”

This could be a romantic gesture, but to others reading it back just sounds like a dog throwing up.

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“If I could re-arrange the alphabet I would put I next to U.” To this you respond: “well done, you know the alphabet...”

“Look at your little girl hands!”

Telling your boyfriend that he has girl hands is not the right message to give across if you ever want to hold hands with him again…

“I’m attracted to you most of the time.”

If you want the relationship to last more than a week, avoid saying this.

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! s e k a c n a p . .. m m m 21 February is Shrove Tuesday (otherwise known as Pancake Day). Pancakes were traditionally used as a way to use up ingredients like sugar, fat and eggs before the start of fasting over Lent. But never mind that, how do you make a pancake, and what’s worth putting on top?

Ellen from EHYC has all the answers.

cooking

100g (4oz) plain flour

Heat a little butter in a frying pan and pour in enough batter to cover the pan (about 2mm deep).

300ml (1/2 pint) milk Optional pinch of salt Batter recipe (simple): blend milk, egg and flour using an electric blender.

Or, if you don’t have a blender, sift the flour, beat the egg and gradually add the milk.

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Nutella Honey Lemon and sugar

ingredients 1 egg

recommended toppings

Golden or maple syrup

Cook for a few minutes until you can lift the pancake with a spatula.

Chocolate Banana Ice cream and Smarties Strawberries and cream

Then flip! Good luck!

Made the best pancake ever? Post your pictures on our Facebook page. Search for East Hampshire Youth Council.

The best local and national up-and-coming bands Saturday 15 September 11am-10pm Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire

www.butserfest.co.uk

Tickets on sale soon

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makin g the right choices for you Throughout your life, there are many decisions you need to make. Deciding which courses to take for GCSEs, A-levels or higher may seem daunting at first, but it can be made easier when you think it through carefully.

For GCSE or A-level, your school or college may set compulsory courses; however, there is still opportunity for you to make your own choices. There are a few factors to consider when making these decisions for your education, but the most important one is getting the balance right between which courses you need to take for your career, and which courses you will enjoy.

Firstly, which courses do you need? The majority of people will not know what career they want to pursue until they are an adult, but if you already have a career in mind, it is important to see which courses are needed, whether it is at college,

or university level. Make sure to read the small print when looking at entry requirements, and do not hesitate to phone the establishment for guidance. For example, if an entry requirement for a university course is to have an A-level in a science subject, this may not necessarily mean biology, chemistry or physics.

Many courses also count mathematics, psychology or other subjects as a science. It is still definitely worth looking at university requirements even for choosing your GCSEs, as some courses do require specific qualifications.

If, on the other hand, you do not know what you would like to do in your future, the best advice is to keep your options open.

By choosing a broad range of courses, sticking to mainstream curriculum subjects, your options for the future remain wide open.

The other factor to take into account when choosing your

courses is your own enthusiasm for the subject, and whether you will enjoy it. By taking a subject you naturally have a passion for, you are likely to work harder at it and gain a higher grade than a course you dislike. Still, it can be rewarding when working on a challenging course and gaining a good grade.

Overall, the best way of choosing your courses is to select ones where there is a balance of subjects you enjoy and subjects required for the future. If you would like to know any further information, there are helpful websites listed below: www.connexions-tameside.com/ choices www.thestudentroom.co.uk www.studential.com www.direct.gov.uk www.ucas.com

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It’s harder than ever to find a job out there, with more than a million 16-24 year olds unemployed at the moment.

The next few pages have tips on CV writing, interviews, job hunting, presentations and saving money.

Hopefully you’ll find the information useful.

by Alton District Youth Council

write your cv Remember to list all of your skills and qualifications, no matter how relevant you think they are to the post you are applying for.

Be proud and list any personal qualities that you have.

Remember to list your educational history, including extra curricular activities.

List all jobs and prior work experience you have had and include references from former employers.

When talking about your interests and hobbies note any clubs or groups you are in or have been part of.

Include your contact details; address, phone numbers, e-mail address etc.

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Research as much as you can about the job before you go to the interview.

Prepare your answers for any questions that you are likely to be asked.

Make sure you paint yourself in a positive light.

Be confident, don’t panic and remember to breathe so you don’t get out of breath and muddle your words.

Role play: ask a friend or someone with more experience than you to ask you a selection of interview questions. This can be helpful as it allows you to practise answering questions on the spot.

Be honest about yourself.

In your personal statement, remember to explain why your personal qualities are helpful in a workplace situation, for example: “I have always been confident when speaking in public and don’t get shy.

This comes in useful when I have to give presentations.”

Questions you may be asked in a job interview: Why do you think you would be good at this job?

What would you say you are not very good at?

What skills do you have and how would these help in the job you are applying for?

What are your interests outside of work?

Have you had any prior work experience?

What personal qualities do you have that you think would be positive in a work situation?

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Ensure you answer the questions thoroughly.

Stay on topic and don’t lose track of what you’re saying.

Be confident, but not cocky.

Be polite.

Dress smartly/appropriately.

Remember your manners: thank them for the opportunity at the beginning and end of the interview.

Use your body language: don’t slouch or lean, good posture is important and makes you look professional.

Check your CV for mistakes before the day so that you have time to edit it if you need to.

Ask questions about aspects of the job you are interested in as this can reflect your enthusiasm.

Be aware of your body language and posture, these are easily overlooked, but good posture can help you look more professional and gestures can give your words more of an impact.

Allow yourself thinking time to order your thoughts. You can gain this by repeating the question you have been asked aloud before giving your answer.

Write down potential questions you could get asked, or research these on the internet, or by asking friends. Note down what you might say in response to these questions.

top tips for job-hunting The Connexions website: hants.gov.uk/youthtube can help you compile your CV and covering letter using CV creator software, can help with choosing your options at year 9, year 11 and post 16, has a link to enable you to apply for apprenticeships online, links to search for jobs and careers support. jobseekers.direct.gov.uk has all the latest jobs on offer from the job centre.

Try applying to local facilities such as cafés, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, factories, public services, before you look outside your area – particularly if transport could be an issue.

Look online on the company’s website for the latest vacancies Search your local paper Apprenticeships are great because they offer qualifications,

as well as practical experience.

Look online at bigambition.co.uk or apprenticeships.org.uk Keep your ears open for news of vacancies at your friends’ workplaces.

Drop off your CV in person and ask to speak with the manager so you can tell them a little about yourself and show that you are keen.

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n o i t a t n e s p re tips Don’t pause too much when speaking.

Refer to your PowerPoint / visual aids to help break down concepts and ideas.

These are good for clarifying information and giving important details further explanation.

Plan your presentation well beforehand.

Keep humour appropriate to the audience.

Keep to the point. Don’t go off on a rant and lose track of details as you may lose your audience.

Don’t repeat yourself – unless using repetition as a tool is what you intend to do in order to highlight a specific point or theme.

Remember to breathe and don’t rush your words. Speak slowly and clearly.

Use language suited to your audience.

Think beforehand how best to address your audience within the context of your presentation.

Dress to impress.

Don’t use too much text on screen or on handouts. Summarise in your own words so that your audience don’t have to keep reading and you retain their attention.

Practice before you perform so that you are clear on the procedure and can edit your presentation so that it goes smoothly when doing it for real.

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saving money

Limit your spending to essentials and only a few treats a week, depending on what you can afford.

Have a target that you save towards for example; a new outfit, a games console or a holiday.

Plan your shopping list in advance and shop around to get the best deals available. A lot of supermarkets have different products on offer at different times so use websites to compare offers.

Use a bank account with a high interest rate; ALWAYS look around before starting a new account. If you have a meeting about starting a new account, bring quotes from other banks, they will sometimes offer you better terms.

Keep track of your spending so that you can review and reflect on where you could be making savings.

Try www.moneysavingexpert.com for discount vouchers for shopping, eating out and day trips.

There are also plenty of tips and hints on anything money related.

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Environment Network

e ir h s p m a h t s a e e h t in jo environment network and make a difference Are you enthusiastic about the environment?

Concerned about climate change? Worried about wildlife? Want to do something that will make a difference?

The East Hampshire Environment Network is about connecting people who are doing something positive for the environment.

Our local A-Z, that you can find on our website, includes groups involved in all kinds of things from bushcraft and campfire skills, countryside conservation and the various greening campaigns around the area. There are groups who have set up community growing schemes, recycling champions and a number of groups who are involved in protecting local wildlife.

All of these groups are looking for new members and would welcome more young people who want to get involved.

We are also interested in your ideas and can help you to get them off the ground.

You might want to produce an art exhibition from rubbish, or make new bikes from old, build a bottle greenhouse or start an environment club.

Or you may be interested in making a film or carrying out a study that would help you to develop new skills and find a job in the future. We would also be very happy to hand over the youth page of our website to a young person or group who would like to make it more relevant and interesting.

Whatever your interest, take a look at our website and complete the survey on our youth page.

Getting involved is a great way of meeting new people, learning new skills and making a long lasting difference for the future.

Contact us through our website and we’ll help you to get things going. www.easthampshire-environment.net

12 getting a hair cut hair waxing mufty days pyjama days movie marathon charity quiz race night Here are some great fundraising ideas which have been tried and tested over the years:

sponsored walk sponsored cycle sponsored silence cake sale shaving head

fashion show talent show auction of promises

You really can do anything; at your school, youth organisation, club, with friends or with family.

So be creative and do something for Sport Relief from Friday 23 Sunday 25 March 2012.

Go the extra mile!

For more inspiration check out www.sportrelief.com

by East Hampshire Youth Council

car washing charity band night

Spot the difference

Photo Š Jennifer Entwistle

In the last edition we asked you to spot the eight differences between the pictures. Here they are!

The first correct entry out of the hat was Caitlin Allsop.

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Horoscopes ARIES

LEO

SAGITTARIUS

21 March - 19 April

23 July - 22 August

New challenges will come your way – be confident and it will all go well.

Watch out! You’re likely to fall out with a close friend, but you’ll make a new acquaintance.

22 November 21 December

TAURUS 20 April - 20 May

People are talking about you.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

GEMINI 21 May - 21June

You’ll have trouble this month, but with the right friend, you’ll get through it.

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

23 August - 22 September

22 December 19 January

You will meet a mysterious person in the near future – be careful what you say.

LIBRA

Now is the time to set your sights higher, or make plans to travel.

23 September - 22 October

CANCER

SCORPIO

Keep working hard and you’ll reap the benefits.

22 June - 22 July

23 October - 21 November

A surprise awaits you. Keep your options open and you may find true love.

It’s time to make decisions about your future, but don’t rush into anything. Think about what you’d enjoy doing in your life.

The New Year will bring you joy, as long as you keep your resolution.

AQUARIUS 20 January - 18 February

You will reconnect with a lost friend.

PISCES 19 February - 20 March

Your future is looking bright, so relax and reward yourself.

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Bordon Karate Club Tuesday 7pm at Forest Community Centre.

For further information ring the Community Centre on: 01420 488 978

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Horndean Zen Judo Club

Bronze, silver and gold awards Aged 13.5 to 23yrs Thursdays 18.30 till 20.30 Merchistoun Hall Horndean

Thursdays 6–8pm in the gym at Horndean Technology College. £4 per session.

1st session free!

For more information go to www.zenjudo.co.uk or come and visit!

For Further info please ring: Charlotte Kilshaw 0779 2419 853

Crossover Drop In Centre, Liss

East Hampshire Youth Council

Just over the railway crossing in Liss

Thursday 15 March, 6.30–8.30pm, East Hampshire District Council, Petersfield

Monday-Thursday 4.30–6.30pm (9–13 year olds) 7–9pm (14–18 year olds) First Friday of month 7–9pm Girls Only (9–17 year olds) Third Friday of month 7–9pm Boys Only (9–17 year olds) Last Friday of month 7–9pm Ready Steady Cook (9–17 year olds) 8 computers with internet access, PS2, Wii (fit and Guitar Hero games too) Ping Pong table, pool tables, snack bar and free entry.

The next couple of dates are:

Thursday 19 April, 6.30–8.30pm, Alton Maltings Centre, Alton For more information go to: easthantsyouthcouncil.org

Get Activ8d Try new sports during the holidays and find out about clubs near you. Go to: www. getactivenow.org.uk

The Kings Arms, Petersfield After school club Mon-Fri 3.15–5.15pm (except Wed 2.30–4.30pm) Extreme Mon 5.30–7pm during term time.

For 8–11 year olds. 50p per session.

Ladies Night Tue 7–9pm during term time.

For 10–16 year olds. 50p entry.

Wednesday Night Wed 7–9pm during term time.

For years 7 and 8. 50p entry. thekingsarmsyouthproject.co.uk

Find other events in East Hampshire at

callin g all future journalists If you are interested in being involved in journalism, Screamin’ Out Loud (SOL) is a great opportunity to give it a try.

All of the articles in this magazine were written by young people.

It’s simple: write a news article, feature, short story, showbiz report or a review.

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Send it to us and you could see it in the next edition of Screamin’ Out Loud.

You can use this opportunity to raise awareness of an event or charitable cause or just to share your views with other people.

If you are interested in writing for SOL please email: support.team@easthants.gov.uk

KING GET ROC OLLEGE! AT ALTON C Alton College is opening its doors to up-and-coming rock musicians between the ages of 11 – 16 to take part in a ‘Rock School’.

This is the first venture of its kind for the College, with the main aim being to give an opportunity for individuals and bands to get coaching in their instrument and advice on how to work on their sound and stage performance.

The Rock School course is a weekly two hour session made up of one hour of instrumental tuition for electric guitar, bass, drums or keyboards, followed by an hour when all the musicians come together to form bands, putting the songs and techniques they have learned into practice.

Vic commented on the new initiative. “Band workshops are a great place to polish your craft in a supportive, friendly but professional environment. It builds confidence, not only as an individual musician, but by learning to work as a team to create exciting music and performances. The Alton College Rock School will be a great opportunity for young people in the area to get playing and network with others who want to get up and make music.”

All tuition will be carried out by a team of gifted young teachers, eager to pass on their own experience, skill and enthusiasm.

The termly course will end with a concert to showcase the talent of the Rock School students, which will be open to friends and family.

The Rock School is headed up by Vic Cox who has many years experience of working in Live Performance Workshops at Guildford’s Academy of Contemporary Music, as well as workshops at Schools in Surrey and Hampshire.

Sessions run every Tuesday from 4.30 – 6.30pm in the Michael Gray Building at Alton College. To find out more contact community@ altoncollege.ac.uk or telephone 01420 592 233. You can also visit the Alton College online store to book your place: store.altoncollege.ac.uk.

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