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Summer Fashion

in Edinburgh summer 2010

School is out.. finally

Cinema listings Film, books + theatre reviews

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Located in Candlemaker Row, just off the Grassmarket, Underground Nation is your first choice for alternative clothing and accessories.

Underground Nation

46 Candlemaker Row

Edinburgh, EH1 2QE

Tel: 0131 220 0006

Photos by Craig McGuire

Underground Nation is a cutting edge alternative fashion retail shop based in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic city centre in Candlemaker Row, with the historic Greyfriers cemetery located directly behind the store. It stocks cutting edge fashions with labels covering a wide spectrum of styles, such as London’s legendary Cyberdog brand, with many other labels such as Stargazer, Phaze, Darkside, Plasticwrap, and Hellbunny.

Underground Nation was born from founder Julia Liles passion for creating her own designs for wearing at clubs, designs made to help her stand out from the crowd and be noticed, a passion she has brought to Underground Nation offering customers the opportunity to have their own one off design made in store by Julia.

Underground Nation takes its inspiration from its customers, not from the high street as alternative fashion is constantly evolving and evolves on the street, at Underground Nation we recognize this and look to our customers for inspiration producing our own range of limited and one-off custom made designs.

You’ll find that our range is very much mix-and-match, so you can express your creativity by combining basic pieces with accessories and jewellery for a style that’s unique to you.

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CONTENTS 04

Surviving Family Holidays

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Young Scot NEC Card

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Book Reviews

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Mountain Biking and Climbing

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New Skatepark in Saughton

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Extra help in School

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Summer Fashion

- lots of it for free or very cheap! Plus

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Recipes

how to survive holidaying with your

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Cinema and Theatre listings

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Activities for the summer

in Edinburgh Hi and welcome to ti-nz, the new magazine for young people in Edinburgh.

We have got loads of information on where to go and what to do this summer

parents, the hottest summer fashions, advice, info, Scotland’s newest skatepark, and a fab competition. Also in this issue we have contribution from teenagers attending Broughton High School and Trinity Academy. If you would like to send us any articles, reviews or letters we would love to hear from you. If there is something you think we should cover then let us know. Email us at info@ti-nz.co.uk, check out our website www.ti-nz.co.uk or find us on facebook.

Enjoy the mag!

Rosana and Naomi

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by Doris Lee Butterworth

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t’s that time of year when the parents start making noises about holiday plans. If you don’t want to be trawling round old castles and ruins come summertime, why not take a few steps to make sure you get to do what you want to – at least some of the time?

According to leading psychologists, communicating as a family and taking into account everyone’s needs and expectations as well as compromising, should take some of the pressure out of a family holiday. The following article can also help to stop the sulks - both yours and theirs.

Take the initiative Let’s face it, your parents are the ones paying for the holiday and while you’d love to do exactly what you want when you go away, it ain’t going to happen.

But that’s not to say you shouldn’t be listened to. Why not take the initiative and impress them with how mature you are by calling a family meeting? It doesn’t have to take too long :but make sure you choose a neutral room such as the living

room or kitchen and there’s no background noise.

Also, pick a good time, preferably when they’re relaxed – not as soon as mum and dad have just got in from work and not during their favourite TV programmes.

Be prepared. Have a list of what you’d like to do and see but also listen to what mum and dad have got to say too. It’s always good to show some enthusiasm -nothing winds up parents more than moaning although complete indifference comes a very close second.

If they haven’t yet decided on the destination, get on the internet and do some research - who knows, you might be the one that finds the bargain break to a fantastic Greek island.

Compromise Let’s face it – parents and teenagers don’t often make the best holiday companions.

Probably never have and never will.

But rather than endure an unhappy two weeks away, you can take steps to ensure you have a good time too.

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Think about what you’d really like to do, whether that’s going to water parks, shopping, horse riding or even just having a bit of time to yourself. Negotiate with mum and dad that you’ll do what they want some of the time if they’ll do the same for you.

If you’ve got younger siblings, offer to look after them for a couple of hours in the morning so that your parents can catch up on some sleep or have a lazy start to the day. Brownie points for you that can definitely be put to use later.

Remember It may seem like one big hassle but don’t forget that holidays are supposed to be fun. You all want to have a good time and relax - talking to each other is the only way to make that happen.

Top Tips

Negotiate

Be prepared – do your research

So you want to bring a friend and the parents have vetoed your BFF. Rather than stomp off shouting ‘that’s sooooo unfair’, listen to their concerns. If they think your BF is a negative influence, state your case calmly and be rational.

It’s reasonable to challenge and/or contradict your parents but do it nicely - they’re much more likely to listen

If they don’t budge and there’s room in the budget, ask to bring another friend you all like – it’ll show you’re willing to listen to them and if they agree, your friend will also help pass the time quicker when you’re away.

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Offer to help when you’re away Negotiate

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id you know that a NEC card can get you discounts on travel, food, hotels; money off in high street shops such as New Look and Topshop AND can be used for proof of age, competitions, access to library facilities, sports centres and prizes?

Young Scot is the national youth information charity for Scotland.

They work with young people aged 11 - 26 to provide them with opportunities and information.

Are you missing out on all the benefits of the Young Scot NEC card?

The Young Scot NEC Card is a really useful tool that can get you discounts on nearly 2,000 places in Scotland and a further 100,000 across Europe. And, most importantly, the card is completely FREE to all young people.

Like all of Young Scot’s services, the NEC card is designed to help young people get the most out of life, especially for those times when a little bit of help can go a long way.

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We all know that being young sometimes isn’t easy. The stress of exams and essays is more than enough to deal with, but the costs of revision books and past papers you need to buy throughout the year can add an extra pressure on your wallet or purse.

To help out Young Scot have secured their cardholders a 20% discount on Bright Red Publishing and Leckie & Leckie books.

For many young people learning to drive is an important milestone too. The Young Scot NEC card entitles holders to discounted driving lessons with the AA when booking 12 lessons or more.

For those that just want to get out and about, there are also discounts with Scottish Citylink buses. Cardholders aged 16, 17 or 18 are entitled to 1/3 off adult single fares on buses all over Scotland and a 1/3 off train fares!

Once you have got your discounted travel, you can head to Pizza Hut for a 20% discount on your food bill. The Young Scot NEC will also get you cheap tickets at Cineworld, Odeon and Vue cinemas.

As well as all that, the card can also be used as reliable proof of age card because of the PASS hologram on it. So if you need to prove you’re young enough to get that concession on the bus or prove you’re old enough to get that new DVD you’ve been hankering after, then the card is the perfect way to do it.

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If discounts, access to local services and valid proof of age aren’t enough, Young Scot card holders can also register on the Young Scot website (www.youngscot.org) to make use of additional services. Registered users can sign up to receive e-newsletters to keep updated with events and competitions taking place. There’s also lots of other stuff to check out on the site, such as podcasts, features, reviews and much more.

So if your Young Scot NEC card is sitting in your bag doing nothing, bring it out and make use of it! It’ll save you money and get you access to all the things you are entitled too. And if you don’t have one, just call the Young Scot InfoLine on 0808 801 0338 to find out how you can get one. It’s even free to call, whether you are using a mobile or landline, so you really have no excuse!

books

Marie-Louise Jensen

I liked it because it was very enticing; it kind of wove you into the plot like you were there with the characters because it was so descriptive. Evie seemed to have this kind of puppy love that she thought was strong but was really quite stupid. It got a bit confusing with her mum, Peter and Joe - they all seemed to know each other from unexpected places. In the beginning, the book is like a jigsaw that has had its pieces scattered everywhere, but by the end the pieces all begin to fit together, strangely. I recommend it, but not for those people who aren’t ready for a VERY dark book.

Sophia Madden

Paradise Barn,

Victor Watson

I didn’t really like this book and thought it was very hard to get into.

I found it was too young for me and not very complicated - there was not really anything that drew me in. The only thing I liked was the illustration of the map at the start because it made it easier to imagine where everything was set.

Ella Phillips

This book is excellent! It is very good, very well worth reading. You get books which are well written but don’t have a good storyline, or else have a good storyline but are badly written, but this is both.

It is interesting finding out about what happened in Viking times. It has got that historical aspect, but it is also about what happens today

reviews in terms of the way that the love story plays out. The characters were very realistic and the choice of characters made the story great.

The tension in the book made the story stand out for me. Also, another thing that I thought was that although the ending was what I wanted, it left me feeling that the story wasn’t finished - this was the only bad point about the book. I don’t read a lot of historical fiction though I’d like to, and this book definitely makes me want to read more. The author made me feel as if I were Thora, telling the story.

Isla Ratcliff

books

Judy Blundell

Daughter of Fire and Ice,

books

What I Saw and How I Lied,

books

The Glass Demond,

The Fool’s Girl,

I thought this was really good, the storyline was great and the characters were really real. Although it IS different, you can still relate to some of the things that Lin is going through. It is written in a similar way to Twilight I thought. It wasn’t exactly the same; it just reminded me of it. It is quite a strange story, set in Germany and there’s this whole stuff about the glass - it is really individual. It is weird but quite imaginative.

This is the most amazing book. I don’t read that much historical fiction but I would definitely like to now I have read this. It is kind of set in a fictional place and I loved the fact that Celia Rees has carried on the idea of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, and that Shakespeare is in the story.

It’s such a good idea!! The book is really well written and although it was hard to get into at the start, after the first couple of chapters it was really good. I also loved the contrast between the poor and the more wealthy characters. I would definitely recommend this to all my friends.

Helen Grant

Aimee Creamer

reviews

Celia Rees

Ella Duffy

Starchasers: The Ultimate Secret,

books

David Orme

I thought it took a wee bit to get into this, but once you do, this is a good book. It’s a good read if you are going on a journey for a short while and you need a good quick read. What’s good about it is the chapters are easy to understand. The story is exciting - I would get to a bit and wonder what was going to happen next and it made me think ‘wow’. The characters were ok. Their names made the book believable, which doesn’t always happen in kids’ books. Certain parts in the book were good because they were quite dramatic!

books

Gregor Farmer

Mountain Biking and Climbing Summer Activities

The City of Edinburgh Council is once again organising a summer programme designed to give young people in Edinburgh a safe and enjoyable introduction to an exciting range of outdoor activities.

Starting each day from the newly opened Bangholm Outdoor Centre in north Edinburgh we will venture out each day to venues close to the city returning at the end of the day both tired and happy.

With prices starting at an unbelievably low £10 per

day these days out represent fantastic value for money. Places are expected to be snapped up quickly and with booking being done on a first-come-first served basis you’ll need to be quick.

Bookings open Wednesday 02 June 2010.

All activities meet at Bangholm Outdoor Centre, Craighall Gardens, Edinburgh EH6 4RH (please note we are not able to pick up or drop off anywhere other than Bangholm OC).

Places must be booked and paid for in advance.

Cost includes:Transport to and from Edinburgh, all specialist equipment, qualified and experienced instructors. It doesn’t include food, drink or personal clothing.

Mountain Biking Introductory sessions are open to anyone who can ride a bike.

Intermediate sessions are designed to teach more advanced mountain bike skills.

Advanced sessions are for people who are already competent mountain bikers and are looking for some advanced coaching.

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For further information or to book a place please contact us at: Sports & Outdoor Education Unit Lynne Crawford or Fran Cattanach Room 5 E-mail: lynne.crawford@edinburgh.gov.uk Building 1

fran.cattanach@edinburgh.gov.uk 5-7 Regent Road Edinburgh EH7 5BL For information about a session contact Cliff Smith Tel 0131 550 6838 or 6836 or Paul Newman on 0131 551 4368 11

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skatepark opens in

Saughton Crowds of skateboard, BMX and rollerblading enthusiasts flocked to the opening of a fantastic brand new huge skatepark in Saughton Park, near Gorgie on 8th May.

YouTube sensation and legendary BMXer Danny MacAskill was the star attraction performing an amazing display with The Clan Scotland cycle stunt team riders Duncan and Ali C. Some of the best Skateboarders

in Scotland gave us an exciting demonstration on the different ramps, jumps and bowls.

The new skatepark has beginner areas, intermediate ramps and challenging competition standard features and is intended for use by beginners as well as more expert riders. Some of the more experienced riders have said that the facility is the best in the UK and ‘up there’ in the wider

context of European skateparks!

Before it opened, professional street artists decorated many of the skatepark’s surfaces with a variety of colourful images of skateboarders, in-line skaters and even Arthur’s Seat.

Graffiti artists from across the country spent four days spray-painting the designs, which also incorporate drawings from pupils at Stenhouse Primary and Balgreen Primary.

So all you skaters, bmxers and bladers get over there and if you have never tried it before then go and have a go.

There is a lot on offer from smooth tranny, down rails, and even some street inspired wallrides as well a beginner’s area with more gentle slopes. Don’t forget your protective gear as it gets quite busy!

Check this out www.mb7.com/TheClan/ or The-Clan-Stunt-Team on Facebook www.skateboardscotland.com www.mb7/TheClan/

Competition The Clan Scotland’s Cycle Stunt Team Win a Clan T-Shirt and the chance to meet and interview the Clans top riders for this magazine How to enter Send us three questions you would like to ask the top riders from The Clan to competition@ti-nz.co.uk by 26th July.

Don’t forget to include your name, age and contact number. Winners will be notified by 1st August and the interview will take place at the beginning of the new term.

Looking for a bit of extra help in school……..

Sometimes school’s great but other times it’s not. If you’re having a hard time at school and need some extra help, Enquire can give you advice about your rights and ideas for people you could talk to. You can phone our helpline on 0845 123 2303 and talk to someone in person, or email us at info@enquire.org.uk.

There are lots of reasons why you might need extra help at school. It could be that you’ve been having a hard time at home, or you’ve been off sick and have missed lessons. Or maybe you’re finding some of the work too difficult or feel stressed out about your exams.

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Whatever the reason, Enquire have got lots of helpful advice.

Have a look at our website

www.enquire.org.uk/yp

You’ll find advice guides that young people have helped us make for you on changing and leaving school, going to meetings and people who can help. There’s also a blog where you can watch short films and find out about competitions, festivals and projects that young people have been involved in.

And if you want to find out about youth clubs near you, check out the online directory called ‘Your Area’.

Getting ready to leave school? ….

If you’re starting to think about what you’ll do when you leave school, you’ll find some useful info on our website. As well as our guide on Getting Ready to Leave School, you’ll find podcasts with teen authors Keith Gray (who wrote ‘Ostrich Boys’) and Malorie Blackman

(of ‘Noughts and Crosses’ fame) talking about their experiences as school leavers. One of them was in a heavy metal band and delivered pizza, and the other worked for a computer company.........But you’ll have to look online to find out who did what!

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Drop in crafts Birthday parties ARTS & CRAFT STUDIO AND GIFT SHOP

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Coming soon to a

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Director(s): David Slade Cast: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, Jodelle Ferland, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rachelle Lefevre.

Running time: 125 minutes Consumer advice: Contains moderate fantasy violence and horror Released on: 09/07/2010

Synopsis As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death.

Step Up 3D Director(s): Jon Chu Cast: Alyson Stoner, Harry Shum Jr., Sharni Vinson Running time: TBC minutes Released on: 06/08/2010

Synopsis New York’s intense street dancing underground comes alive in eye-popping Digital 3D in the third installment of the STEP UP franchise as the raw, passion-fueled culture goes global. A tight-knit group of street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, team up with NYU freshman Moose, and find themselves pitted against the world’s best breakdancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.

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4.3.2.1 Director(s): Noel Clarke Cast: Noel Clarke, Adam Deacon, Ophelia Lovibond, Shanika Warren-Markland, Rosanna Arquette, Ben Miller, Sean Pertwee, Mandy Patinkin Running time: 117 minutes Released on: 02/06/2010

Synopsis While Jo (Emma Roberts) is chained down in a dead end supermarket job, her friends are all out on their own separate adventures. Cassandra (Tamsin Egerton) is jetting off to New York to meet her internet boyfriend, Kerrys (Shanika Warren-Markland) is on a one woman crusade fighting for female liberation and Shannon (Ophelia Lovibond) is on a one-way trip to meet her maker. But a chance encounter with some diamond thieves sends their separate worlds on a collision course with not only each but fate itself. These four girls are about to have three days they will never forget - if they survive, that is.

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY

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Festival Theatre Thu 17 – Sat 19 June

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Starring Sarah Jayne Dunn (Hollyoaks, Boeing-Boeing) and Rupert Hill (Coronation Street) Directed by Michael Gyngell.

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY continues to be one of the most popular romantic comedies more than two decades after it hit the big screen starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. A new tour of the stage production of WHEN HARRY MET SALLY arrives at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh in June. It is the hilarious tale of two New Yorkers and the friendship that develops between them as they date (other people rather than one another!) and share the trials and tribulations of relationships. Warm and wonderfully witty with all the wisecracking sassiness you’d expect, this irresistible comedy has been faithfully adapted from the much-loved Academy Award-winning film.

The play features music by Ben Cullum and his brother, the jazz sensation, Jamie Cullum.

www.whenharrymetsallytour.com

MAKE or BREAK 2-on-2 Break Dance Competition

PILRIG PARK

School - Stimuli Festival Theatre Fri 25 June 7.30pm Tickets: £8.00 We are delighted to welcome back Pilrig Park School for their fourth annual dance show at the Festival Theatre. Here, the pupils – in their own words – describe this year’s striking production.

“The theme of this year’s show is Stimulus. So many things inspire us and capture our creative sides. We take in an idea such as a shape, a person, an animal or a city and let our imagination go wild. The music is loud and exciting. The beat can be heard far around the school when we practice. It’s like the beat of our heart thumping with nerves and happiness. This show is a blend of the young and the young at heart performing a feast of colour, sound and movement.”

Festival Theatre Tue 22 June 6pm Doors Open 6-6.45pm Open floor/ performances 7-9pm Competition

theatre

Tony Thrills and the Festival Theatre Edinburgh

Tickets: £5 - tickets are strictly limited - book early! (£3 entry fee for competitors - limited to 16 pairs and bookable through your registration process only)

After the huge success of Breakin’ Convention 09, when Festival Theatre foyers were brimming with hip hop performances and events, MAKE or BREAK is your chance to relive the excitement.

Breakin’ Convention MC, Tony Thrills, presents a special one-off evening of hip hop action in the foyers. Watch in awe as some of the best Scottish b-boys and b-girls battle it out on the dance floor in a high-energy 2-on-2 break dance competition.

With live music from DJ P-Stylz, plus extra hip hop activities and performances to keep you entertained throughout the competition.

To register for the 2-on-2 competition contact tonythrills@ymail.com or register via the UKBBoy Forum.

Britain’s Got Talent Live 2010 Edinburgh Playhouse 09 July 2010 - 19.30

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theatre Edinburgh Playhouse Stage Experience presents

FAME THE MUSICAL 23 Jul 2010 19:30 24 Jul 2010 14:30 24 Jul 2010 19:30 A cast of young people from the local area, working with a professional creative team, will star in an exhilarating stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning movie and popular TV series of the same name.

This breathtaking show follows the lives of a group of students attending New York’s High School for the Performing Arts. Follow them on their journey through school in this feel-good show as they reach for the stars and the bright lights of the entertainment industry.

Stage Experience is a two week theatrical workshop for young people aged 10-21 years culminating in three performances of the musical production Fame.

An amateur performance by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Music by Steven Margoshes.

Lyrics by Jacques Levy. Book by Jose Fernandez.

Based on a concept by David DeSilva. Title song by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger on behalf of Musical Theatre International of New York.

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Festival Theatre Go to www.festivaltheatre.org.uk 13-29 Nicolson Street Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 9FT 0131 529 6000

Edinburgh Playhouse Go to www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk 18-22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA 0131 524 3333 or call 0844 847 1661 to book tickets

Activities For the Summer On the Beach at Portobello and lots more. The ‘On the Beach’ programme Every Tuesday from 2.00pm – 4.00pm, and

will be delivered by experienced youth workers

Thursday 7.00 – 9.00pm for 5 weeks commencing

and talented sports coaches who will be there to

week beginning 5th July for 11-16 year olds.

ensure young people have a great time. Come

Fantastic sports and activities on Portobello

along and get active, get some fresh air and enjoy

Beach……..for free! Just come along.

some of Edinburgh’s great wide open spaces. In

Activities will include beach volleyball, sumo

partnership with Edinburgh Leisure, Lothian and

suits, beach rugby, golf, athletics, ultimate Frisbee

Borders Police and Scottish Rugby.

In the Meadows rugby, golf, athletics, ultimate Frisbee and lots more. The ‘In the Meadows’ programme will be delivered by experienced youth workers and Every Wednesday from 1.00pm – 3.00pm, and

talented sports coaches who will be there to

Friday 1.00pm – 3.00pm for 5 weeks commencing

ensure young people have a great time.

week beginning 5th July for 11-16 year olds.

Come along and get active, get some fresh air

Fantastic sports and activities in the

and enjoy some of Edinburgh’s great wide open

Meadows……..for free! Just come along.

spaces. In partnership with Edinburgh Leisure and

Activities will include volleyball, sumo suits,

Scottish Rugby.

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CEC Community Learning & Development Open Days Monday 19th July: North Edinburgh Open Day, Inverleith Park Tuesday 20th July South Edinburgh Open Day

Multi-Cultural Family Base Summer Activities 50 Coburg St, Edinburgh, EH6 6HE

www.mcfb.org.uk MCFB’s group work programme continues over the summer months with an emphasis on

Wednesday 21st July West Edinburgh Open Day

activities. MCFB provides small groups for children and young people who are vulnerable,

Thursday 22nd July South West Edinburgh Open Day, Saughton Park

particularly those from black and ethnic minority communities. For more details phone 467 7052

Friday 23rd July East Edinburgh Open Day

Sports Courses Startrack Athletics Camps

The camps take place at the following venues and times and cost £38 for the week:

These holiday camps offer participants the

Meadowbank Sports Centre, 26-30th July, 9-11am

opportunity to try all the different running,

Saughton Sports Complex, 2-6 August, 9-11am

jumping and throwing events of track and field

Meadowbank Sports Centre, 9-13 August, 9-11am

athletics. They are suitable for beginners through

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to those who have some athletics experience and

For full information and details on how to book,

want to improve their performances to go further,

visit www.edinburghleisure.co.uk or

faster, higher…..

call Jane on 0131 458 2100

Swimming courses

Edinburgh Leisure at a Leisure Centre near you

National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification 26th - 31st July 2010 2nd - 8th Aug 2010

Sports camps and sessions age 5-16 years

UKCC Teaching Aquatics ( Swimming ) 26th - 30th July 2010 1st - 5th Aug 2010

available. With so many venues and so many

For budding young sports stars we have sports specific camps and sports specific sessions sports they will be spoilt for choice.

These qualifications can be used for seeking employment in the Leisure industry

For basketball, athletics, golf, swimming and tennis

If students email swimqualifications@

check www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/list-61

edinburghleisure.co.uk details can be sent

For ‘Ascenders’ daily climbing camps at Ratho for

to them on any of the courses.

8-14 years check www.eica-ratho.com

Climbing Courses at Alien Rock

Skateboarding, BMX and Rollerblading

8 Pier place, Edinburgh, EH6 4LP, (0131) 552-7211

Transgression Park, Ocean Terminal

www.alienrock.co.uk

www.transgressionpark.co.uk 0131 555 3755

Kids club at the weekends at 10am and 1pm will run all summer.

Mid week kids club starting 6th July on Tuesday,

Skateboarding, BMX and Rollerblading lessons,

Wednesday and Thursday 2pm and 4pm.

open sessions and clubs all summer.

Cricket at the Royal High

Academy Sports Centre

Corstorphine Cricket Club has coaching for

10 Aboretum Sports Centre

boys and girls at the Royal High School for

Sports Camp for ages 5 - 14 years

12-16 year olds every Tuesday 6-7.30pm

5th July to 27th August

until the end of August.

0131 624 4900

Call Steve Sadler on 07722812888

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Merchiston Castle School summer sports programmes Tennis Programme, 8th – 13th August

www.merchiston.co.uk

Camps for performance tennis players aged 10-16

0131 312 2262

open to boys and girls and have either a residential or day option where players will

Multi-sports Camp, 9th – 13th August

benefit from instruction from our excellent

Open to boys and girls aged 6-14, every day is

coaching team and facilities.

different and packed with a multitude of activities

On the final day there will be a Tennis Scotland

from swimming, football, tennis, trampolining

sanctioned Grade 5 tournament for our players.

and much more. It all culminates with a Sports Day and graduation on the Friday afternoon and

Rugby Programme, 8th – 13th August

lots of new friends made!

Open to boys aged 11 – 17, the course offers an educational taster of the professional rugby

Golf Programme, 8th – 13th August

environment for young players who are serious

An intensive residential course aimed at

about rugby and want to take their game further.

maximising potential, open to boys aged 13-16

With internationally capped players joining the

with a handicap of 12 or below. The course com-

coaching team throughout the week, and a

bines daily top professional instruction

packed training programme, this will give players

with individual and team events to improve

a head start in their competitive career path. Both

game development.

residential and day options are available.

dance Courses

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Dance For All

Dancebase

Summer School 9th-13th August

14-16 The Grassmarket

Up to age 16 years

Hip Hop Summer Schools

Ballet, Tap, Spanish Flamenco and Jazz £110

19th-23rd July Ages 10-12 years 9.30 - 15.30 £90

0131 226 5533

0131 225 5525

www.danceforall.co.uk

www.dancebase.co.uk/summerschools

Drama+theatre Courses Lyceum Youth Theatre

“The Musicians”

by Patrick Marber

Summer on Stage for 7-18 years

2 week performance course

July 2010

Age 11-13 years

Performance courses, tech, stage management and

Mon 12th - Fri 16th and Mon 19th - Sat 24th July

costume, details below.

10am - 4.30pm £250/ £235 for LYT members/ £85 concessions

Contact Christina, Lyceum Youth Theatre Producer on 0131 248 4830 or

A School Orchestra visits Russia to perform a

email cpoulton@lyceum.org.uk.

Tchaikovsky piece, but their instruments are impounded by customs. While student Roland

www.lyceum.org.uk/summer

mourns his one chance to conduct, Second Flute freaks out and the brass section argue, Alex- the Moscow concert hall’s cleaner- comes up with a novel solution. The play provides lots of opportunities for whole cast work and character

2 week Technical Theatre and Production course

development to create a fast-paced, colourful and over all theatrical production.

Age 14-18 years Mon 12th - Fri 16th and Mon 19th - Sat 24th July

will help you gain experience in lighting, sound,

10am - 4.30pm

stage management, design and production.

£250/ (£235 for LYT members)/ £85 concessions

The course is designed to give you a good understanding of how each of these elements fit

Work on our Summer on Stage shows to get live

together. Choose an area to focus on and then

hands-on experience in technical theatre and

see all of it come together as you work on two

production. Our tutors, technicians and designers

spectacular shows at the end of the course.

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“A Vampire Story”

by Moira Buffini human blood, everyone thinks she is mad. Then 3 week performance course

people start disappearing…. Moira Buffini’s play

Age 14-18 years

encompasses gothic scenes in Victorian drinking

Tues 6th - Fri 9th, Mon 12th - Fri 16th and

dens and sharply observed comic scenes set in

Mon 19th - Sat 24th July

modern day school classes. As the play follows

10am - 4.30pm

stories across two time periods, the modern day

£360/ £345 for LYT members/ £120 concessions

characters - and probably the audience too become less certain about whether the women

Two young women arrive in a nameless British

are vampires or whether it’s something more

small town. Their names are not their own and

complex and more psychological than that. The

they don’t declare their ages. When one of the

play is funny and fast paced with everything

women confesses she is a vampire who has

from large ensemble scenes to the opportunity

survived the last 200 years by drinking

for specific character work.

One week Costume and Stage Make-up course

Age 14-18 years

include the opportunity to meet and work with

Mon 12th - Fri 16th July 2010 (With an opportu-

different specialists in this area. Whether you are

nity to get involved during the performances on

interested and just want to find out more, or if

Fri 23rd and Sat 24th July)

you are keen on a career in costume, by the end

10am - 4.30pm

of the week you will have a good idea of how

£150/ (£135 for LYT members)/ £50

it all works. Find out more about the different roles in a wardrobe department, have a go at

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This course will be linked closely to the work of

designing, pick up some stage make-up tips and

the costume designer and their team, for the

techniques and put it all to use in a series of

Summer on Stage productions, but will also

practical workshop sessions.

art+crafts Courses Kiss The Fish

Why not bring along any shells, broken crockery, tiles etc that you might like to use in your design?

9 Dean Park Street, Stockbridge

All materials and safety equipment provided, plus

0131 332 8912

a drink and snack.

www.kissthefishstudios.com

£12.00 Suitable for ages 9 – adult Booking Essential

Feltmaking Monday 26th July 10.30 – 12.30

Ceramics

Monday 9th August 10.30 – 12.30

Monday 5th July 10.30 – 12.00

We’ll be learning how to wet felt using lots of

Tuesday 6th July 10.30 – 12.00

coloured fibres, and then turning our hand-made

Monday 2nd August 10.30 – 12.00

felt into funky accessories.

Tuesday 3rd August 10.30 – 12.00

All materials plus a drink and snack will

Michelle from Making Pottery will be here to help

be provided.

you make a clay animal, trinket box, money box,

£12.00 pp Suitable for all ages. Booking essential

plant pot – or whatever you like! Come along on either day, or work on a bigger project over

Mosaics

two days.

Wednesday 14th July 10.30 – 12.30

Items will be fired and ready for collection around

Wednesday 21st July 10.30 – 12.30

one week later. Price includes all materials, tools,

Wednesday 11th August 10.30 – 12.30

tuition, juice and a snack.

Come along and learn how to make a mosaic

£12 per workshop, or £20 to attend both

using glass, ceramic tiles, glass gems shells etc.

workshops. Booking essential

Imagination Workshop

136 Marchmont Road 0131 466 0148

Summer workshops

www.imaginationworkshop.co.uk

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music

pottery

Music Workshops with Totally Sound

Pottery Workshops

South Bridge Resource Centre, Infirmary Street,

South Bridge Resource Centre, Infirmary Street,

EDINBURGH EH1 1LT

EDINBURGH EH1 1LT

Tel: 558 8222

12th July, 10am - 12pm Monday to Friday for 8-12 years.

Dates to be confirmed

23rd of July, 10am - 12pm Monday to Friday

Anyone interested should contact Amanda or Tania at the office in Infirmary Street or phone 0131 558 8222 for more details.

for 13 -17 years.

The workshops are free, supported by CLD Summer Programme fund, but there will be a small charge of £2 per week per person for use of clay etc. Anyone interested should leave their name with Amanda or Tania at the office in Infirmary Street or phone 0131 558 8222.

cooking Cooking Mania Summer Camps 1/2 North West Circus Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6ST Cookery Camp From the 1st of July to the 29th of July Ages 11+; 1:00pm to 4:00pm; 30

£40 per child per session £65 from 10 am to 4 pm.

Half day workshops From the 2nd of August to the 13th of August.

Ages 11+; 1:00pm to 4:00pm; £40 per child per session £65 from 10 am to 4 pm

photography Hot Shots!

Events for deaf young people

Event 1: Monday 2 August • 9.30am – 1pm for

Part of the ‘Who am I?’ project

13-15 year olds • 1.30 – 5pm for 16-19 year olds

August 2010

Event 2: Saturday 7 August • 9.30am – 1pm for

Street Level Photoworks Trongate 103,

13-15 year olds • 1.30 – 5pm for 16-19 year olds

Glasgow G1 5HD

Event 3: Saturday 14 August • 9.30am – 1pm for

Free, exciting, photography events for all deaf young people age 13-19 in Scotland. Join us for our digital photography events. All you need is your imagination. You don’t need a camera and you don’t need to know how to take photos. Our professional photographer will show you how and all equipment will be provided.

writing

13-15 year olds • 1.30 – 5pm for 16-19 year olds For a form contact Ingrid at NDCS. Forms to be returned by 28th June Email: Ingrid@ndcs.org.uk Phone: 0141 354 7854 Text: 07870 500 951 Textphone: 0141 332 6133

Event 1: Saturday 3 July > 9.30am – 1pm for 13–15 year olds • 1.30 – 5pm for 16–19 year olds Event 2: Saturday 17 July > 9.30am – 1pm for 13–15 year olds • 1.30 – 5pm for 16–19 year olds

Aye, Write!

Events for deaf young people

Event 3: Saturday 31 July > 9.30am – 1pm for 13-15 year olds • 1.30 – 5pm for 16–19 year olds For a form contact Ingrid at NDCS.

Aye, Write! Events for deaf young people

Forms to be returned by 7th June

Part of the ‘Who am I?’ project

Email: Ingrid@ndcs.org.uk

July 2010

Phone: 0141 354 7854

The Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street,

Text: 07870 500 951

Edinburgh EH1 1SR

Textphone: 0141 332 6133

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Check out

these fantastic holiday activities in your Neighbourhood

music * arts * drama * animation robotics * mountain biking climbing * canoeing story telling + more A whole range of different activities for all ages are available across the city during the summer holidays. Organised and co-ordinated by the Council’s Community Learning and Development teams, many of these exciting activities are free or available for only a small cost.

To find what’s happening in your part of the city, follow the area links below or contact the Youth and Children’s Teams :

* * * * *

East - 0131 661 6834 North - 0131 332 6316 South - 0131 664 5101 South West - 0131 458 5959 West - 0131 316 5083

With everything from biking, canoeing and climbing to video-making, animation and creative writing, music and drama, there’s bound to be something to interest you. There are also trips to visitor attractions and sporting facilities in Edinburgh and beyond. This year they are running animation and robotics workshops in partnership with Edinburgh University. They will also be celebrating young people’s involvement in their own communities.

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/summerprogrammes