Youth Enfield Magazine Summer 2013

Youth Enfield Enfield Council’s magazine for young people 13 - 19 years • SUMMER 2013

, Doors open for Enfield s

brand new youth centre -

Unity Hub-@ Craig Park

Packed with fun and exciting things to do in Enfield; jobs and training; new challenges; great opportunities and so much more!

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Contents:

Here comes the Summer!

Spotlight on TAB

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Latest news

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Youth news

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Youth offer and location map

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Sex and relationships

12-13 Summer Uni

Now is the time to be thinking about how you are going to be getting the most out of those lovely summer days. There is no need to be bored this summer, Enfield has lots to do. We have a great selection of fun and interesting activities for young people aged 13 to 19, or up to 25 if you have a learning difficulty or disability.

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YAVE and DofE

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Summer sports

Look I e ns id ’

With the long winter and coldest spring in 50 years behind us, and the lighter nights and warmer weather arriving, here comes summer. So when the sun shines and the days are bright and long what will you be up to?

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16-17 Advice and support 18-19 Getting qualifications 20-21 What’s on in Enfield?

There is a fabulous line up of activities ready for you to take part in and we want you to come and join in the fun. So please read on to find out what you can get involved in, where and when. Make sure you get these dates in your diary so you don’t miss out.

Look out for the superb range of the ever popular Summer Uni activities (pages 12-13) or check out your local youth centre summer programme (pages 7-10), which now includes programmes at our brand new youth centre at Craig Park in Edmonton with its fantastic facilities which you can find out more about on page 5. As well as finding out what’s on in Enfield you can also keep up to date with what’s happening with the groups that provide a voice for Enfield’s youth in Youth News on page 6.

Keep up with what’s happening for young people in Enfield via Youth Enfield Facebook and Twitter and the new-look Youth Enfield website www.enfield. gov.uk/youth. There is no need to miss out, so don’t forget to like Youth Enfield Facebook page and follow @YouthEnfield on Twitter.

22-23 Health and well-being

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Youth Enfield website Visit now at www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

So come and join in the fun and make the most of your summer break.

Acknowledgements & Credits:

Wishing you all a great summer.

Youth Enfield magazine is produced by Enfield Council’s Youth Support Service with contributions from young people engaged with the service programmes and activities.

Thank you to all who have provided articles and quotes.

This magazine is designed by Enfield Council Design & Print Service. Please call 020 8379 5283 for information on how they can help you with your design and print requirements. Artwork for the magazine design was originally created by designers Everyone’s a Winner, www.everyonesawinner.net

Paul Sutton

Head of Service, Youth and Family Support Service

Cover images of Unity Hub @ Craig Park courtesy of Curl la Tourelle Architects, www.cltarchitects.co.uk For more information about this magazine contact: Enfield Youth Support Service, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3XQ. Telephone 020 8379 3432 or email: youthenfield@enfield.gov.uk

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Youth services in Enfield See where we are on the location map on pages 8-9. Our youth workers also offer support and advice on a whole range of issues including employment, relationships, sexual health, drugs and alcohol and bullying.

At the core of Enfield’s youth offer are our youth centres and youth projects. They provide a safe place for young people to take part in fun and interesting activities such as media and film, arts and music, sports, cooking and motor vehicle maintenance.

Keep up to date on with what’s on offer at our dedicated website for young people www.enfield.gov.uk/youth and don’t forget to like our Facebook page Youth Enfield, and follow us on Twitter @YouthEnfield.

Spotlight on TAB Centre Plus We work with a wonderful range of local community

partners to help us deliver a fantastic choice of fun and engaging activities for young people.

What can you find at TAB Centre Plus?

Trinity at Bowes runs TAB Centre Plus at Trinity at Bowes Methodist Church, Palmerston Road, London N22 8RA.

Excellent facilities offering a superb choice of activities:

As Andrea Joseph the TAB Centre Manager explains: “TAB Centre Plus is a fun, safe and interactive space, encouraging young people to use their time effectively by engaging in constructive leisure activities.

Our aim is for young people to learn and have fun whilst being stimulated and equipped with knowledge that will empower them to make positive choices and achieve their potential.”

Sports hall • football • basketball • climbing wall • indoor badminton • trampolining & gymnastics

Nutrition & Heath • modern industrial training kitchen • café lounge area • physical, social and emotional wellbeing support and workshops

Music, Media & Arts • recording studio • film recording and editing facilities • IT & arts suite

As well as an upcoming Summer Programme with activities chosen by young people: • sport, music, and media workshops • away day activities • residential trip • end of summer music celebration with DJ Academy

For more information about TAB Centre Plus and any of the activities above please contact Andrea Joseph 020 8888 2797, andrea.joseph@trinityatbowes.co.uk or visit www.trinityatbowes.co.uk

Young people quotes about the TAB centre and the activities on offer: To have fun, make friends and do stuff in my free time like

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Nice to relax, someth ing to do and keep out of mischief

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Sports! especially basketball are my favourite

Doors open at Unity Hub @ Craig Park A brand new youth centre in Edmonton awaits you so come on in!

Young people now have the youth centre of their dreams – a superb custom-built facility in Edmonton designed by young people for young people.

This is ‘Unity Hub at Craig Park’ in Edmonton N18. This centre will establish friendship and ambition among young people and bring renewed hope and vigour to the area. Here young people aged 13-19 can learn new computer skills in the media suite; plan singing and dance performances in the studio, take on the climbing wall and enjoy cooking, sport, art and drama with friends.

Christian, one of the young people who witnessed the centre transformation for himself said: “I started coming to Craig Park Youth Centre when I was about 15. I knew about it but didn’t really know what went on there. So when I eventually went along with a football coach I quickly got involved in the different activities they had to offer and thought this place was fantastic. Now that it has been transformed into this first class facility there is so much more to be excited about so I would encourage other young people across the borough to come and take a look for themselves.”

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A team of experienced youth workers are ready to welcome young people and help them discover their skills and talents and plan and improve their job prospects.

Some can take specialist courses learning to become youth leaders, others will be able to make videos and music, choreograph dance routines, write plays and perform them – it’s a place where young people can grow and mature, limited only by their own imagination.

Visit www.enfield.gov.uk/youth or call 020 8807 9235 for more information.

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Youth News The Secondary “Say It” event, organised by the Children’s Trust in May brought 52 school council representatives from 10 secondary schools across the borough to learn about youth democracy in Enfield and about the financial challenges faced

by Enfield Council.

Young people had the opportunity to ask direct questions to Councillors, Council directors and Enfield Youth Parliament members and contribute to workshops around the biggest issues facing young people such as youth unemployment, lack of apprenticeships and sporting opportunities. They were also given a virtual pot of £1million to spend on local authority services to understand the difficulty around prioritising budgets and services.

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Say It Event

After lunch, the young people were treated to a surprise visit from two of Tottenham Hotspurs’ under 18 players, Harry Winks and Daniel Akindayini. The event finished with a discussion held by Doni Jones, Chair of Enfield Youth Parliament and Yousif Alawoad, Area Youth Forum member and deputy UK Youth Parliament member around opportunities available for young people to fully enable them to participate and engage in Enfield’s decision making process, namely through the Area Youth Forums and the elected Enfield Youth Parliament.

If you too want your views to be heard join one of the four Area Youth Forums (AYFs). They meet monthly and any young person aged 11-19 (up to 25 with learning

difficulties or disabilities) can attend to voice their views and ideas. To find out more visit the Area Youth Forum page, under the ‘Get Involved’ tab at www.enfield.gov.uk/youth or speak with our youth participation team on 020 8379 1307/1308.

L-R Yousif Alawoad, Daniel Akindayini, Mayor Kate Anolue, Harry Winks, Doni Jones

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Youth Offer Here is a flavour of some of the programmes and activities on offer from our youth centres and projects this summer. Check the location map on pages 8-9 to see what’s going on near you and get in touch to find out the times and dates of any of the activities mentioned.

Alan Pullinger Youth Centre

Ponders End Youth Centre

Take part in a great mix of activities from the popular music project Everyone Loves Music to creative activities in the Media Lab and sessions from DAZU and Turkish Youth.

The centre’s main programme is Mon-Thurs for senior club members aged 13-19 with a junior club for 8-12 year olds Fri 6pm-8pm. There is also a Motor Workshop Project Tues, Weds and Thurs.

Unity Hub @ Craig Park

Youth Action Volunteering Enfield (YAVE)

1 John Bradshaw Road, Southgate N14 6BN

2 Lawrence Road, Baxter Road, Edmonton N18 2HN This new centre has an impressive selection of activities including: music, dance, film, sport, cooking, art, drama, to name a few.

129-139 South Street, Ponders End, EN3 4PX

YAVE supports young people to find volunteering opportunities in the community, as well as facilitating youth-led volunteering projects. We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary (read more on page 14) but if you are into art join our InspirARTional art project 12-15 Aug. For more information call YAVE on 020 8364 5796 or email yave@enfield.gov.uk

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Inclusion Project Summer Holiday Club Brigadier Hall, Four Hills Estate, Brigadier Hill, Enfield EN2 0NL

Young people with minor/moderate disabilities aged 13-25 can access this summer club by referral only.

Contact Jo Powell on 07947 244 207 for more information. There are three sessions to choose from: Mon 29 July - Thu 1 Aug; Mon 5 Aug - Thu 8 Aug; and Mon 12 Aug - Thu 15 Aug at 10am - 4pm each day.

Make a difference and inspire your community through art, contact YAVE for the chance to display your talent on canvas.

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Enfield youth centres and

Additional services for young people in Enfield Detached Youth Team Offering street based youth activities and conducting face to face outreach with young people in Enfield.

For information call 07983 839 077.

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Area Youth Forums Get your voice heard about the things that matter to you in your area.

For more information call 07939 936 394 or 07960 942 591.

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Street active Free sports programmes for ages 8-19 at various leisure and youth centres.

For more information contact Sports Development Team 020 8379 3762.

projects

Looking for something to do in your spare time?

Check this map to see what’s going on near you!

Sexual Health Outreach 4 Young People Sexual health advice and services including free condoms and pregnancy testing.

Call or text nurses between 9am and 5pm 07943 510 641 or 07943 510 643.

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Youth Centres & Projects

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Alan Pullinger Youth Centre N14 6BT 020 8886 1693

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DAZU N14 6BT 020 8886 1693

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Craig Park Youth Centre N18 2HN 020 8803 8292

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Unity Youth Leaders N18 2HN 020 8803 8292

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Somali Youth Action N18 2HN 07939 364 747

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Croyland Youth Centre N9 7BN 020 8351 8320

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Northside Youths & Community Connections CIC (NYCC) N9 7BN 020 8351 8320

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Enfield Island Village Youth Centre EN3 6GS 07703 317 570

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Goals for Girls N9 9QP 020 8373 2692

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Oasis Hadley Youth Centre EN2 5PA 07703 317 668

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Ponders End Youth Centre EN3 4PX 020 8804 0718

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award EN3 4PX 020 8805 1748

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Red Room Music Project EN3 4PX 020 8804 5908

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TAB Centre Plus N22 8RA 020 8888 2797

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The Hanlon Centre N18 2DS 020 8807 9744

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Two-e EN3 5BN 020 8805 9726

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Connexions at the MAC EN3 5BN 020 8211 2346

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Youth Action Volunteering Enfield (YAVE) EN2 0HN 020 8364 5796

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Inclusion Club & Team EN2 0HN 020 8364 5796

Enfield Children and Young Persons’ Services - ECYPS Advice and support to voluntary and community organisations working with children & young people aged 0-25 years.

The ARK, Unit 1, Marsh House, 500 Montagu Road, Edmonton, N9 0UR www.ecyps.org.uk or 020 8373 2710 / 2711 / 2682 www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

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Youth Offer – voluntary sector Here are more programmes, activities and places to go available from Enfield’s local community groups.

Somali Youth Action Somali Youth Action aims to promote youth as a resource to the city. Find out more about training and job opportunities, developing personal talent and skills and opportunities to take part in discussions and debates to support personal achievement. We encourage and empower young people through workshops on music, drugs and alcohol and sexual health and to participate in

positive activities such as out of centre trips, film nights, CV writing, covering letters and homework support.

Join us at Craig Park Youth Centre, 2 Lawrence Road, Baxter Road, Edmonton N18 2HN, Saturdays and Sundays, 3-6pm. Contact Zakariya Huseen, 07939 394 747 or email: project@syauk.org

Teenscheme from ECYPS Enfield Children and Young Person’s Services are running a Summer Teenscheme programme for young people aged 11-17yrs in Enfield over four weeks during July and August. The programme will take place Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am and 3pm at either Pymmes Park or Craig Park. Activities include sports such as basketball, rounders, handball, and football; team games and creative programmes including drum making and performances, costume design, badge making and leisure trips to Epping Forest, Southend and Spurs Football Stadium.

To find out more contact Gwen Edwards gwen@ecyps.org.uk or call 020 8373 2699 for more details or to book a place – but hurry as spaces are limited.

Goals for Girls This fun session for girls and young women, aged 12 to 19, is great opportunity to take part in sports activities, arts projects, performances and consultation events.

No need to book just drop in every Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm at Memorial Hall, Maldon Road (off Victoria Road) Edmonton N9 9QP. For more information call Shamima on 020 8373 2692.

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Sex and relationships Our award winning Enfield’s Young People Project (EYPP) aims to prevent teenage pregnancy and

address the pressures that young people may feel about having sex at an early age.

EYPP involves 13-14 year old teenagers caring for toddlers at a local nursery with practical advice and learning so that young people who choose to have sex are as safe and prepared as possible. The teenagers develop skills and confidence through the experience and realise how challenging it would be if they were to have a baby as a teenager.

relationships. Now I value people more and do not give as much importance to things such as mobile phones.”

Some of the EYPP students have said:

One school teacher added:

“I loved being on the project and it helped me to think about the importance of

“In a recent follow up meeting the students agreed that the project was a fun way to

“I really liked the project. It taught me to be more responsible and built my selfconfidence; it raised my awareness on the importance of self-control. It also helped to improve my speaking skills.”

learn about some of the important things in life. They said that working with the toddlers really made them think about what is involved in being a parent and made them realise that they do not want to have a baby until they feel able to take on that responsibility.”

EYPP takes place in schools around Enfield with participants joining as a result of school referrals. For further information contact the Teenage Pregnancy Unit on 020 8379 4611 or email teenage. pregnancy@enfield.gov.uk

WellHappy App Have you discovered this fantastic

free app for young Londoners yet?

The WellHappy app gives you really useful information and advice at your fingertips on a host of topics such as sex and relationships, drugs and alcohol, mental health and smoking. You can also search for over a thousand local support services including mental health, sexual health and substance misuse services.

So whether you want to find free condoms in Enfield, smoking services in Haringey or to talk about Depression in Dagenham, WellHappy can point you in the right direction!

TEXT txtm8 89868 for sex and relationship advice

Further details and a short one-minute clip about the app can be found on our website www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

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,,’ , We re ready for ’,, Summer Uni , ,,’ say the Peer Motivators What about you?”

Summer Uni has been offering FREE summer activities for young people in Enfield for the last five years and we’re busy preparing for the launch of this year’s programme.

We’re the Peer Motivators, young people who support and underpin all areas of the Summer Uni programme. We met members of the Area Youth Forums to tell them about what we do and what to look forward to in this year’s Summer Uni programme.

What is Summer Uni? Loads of free activities and workshops for young people in Enfield over the summer holidays. We start in the last week of July and finish with the Summer Uni Celebration event Thursday 29 August at the Millfield Theatre.

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Tell us more about being a Summer Uni Peer Motivator?

Peer Motivators start training in March.

We meet weekly and choose courses and workshops that are going to be in the programme, design the brochure, work on the planning of the Summer Uni Celebration event, as well as having plenty of laughs and social time together.

Why did you become a Peer Motivator?

We all have different reasons: to gain confidence, to be able to put something good on our CVs, to have fun and Youth Enfield / 4YP Enfield

learn new skills, to get involved with the community, for a new experience, and to represent a positive side of young people in Enfield.

How can young people find out what is going on and when?

There will be a Summer Uni brochure available at the start of July at schools, colleges, libraries and youth centres.

The following link will give access to the brochure from the start of July too – www.enfield.gov.uk/summeruni2013

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How can young people enrol to Summer Uni?

The best opportunity to get onto the course you want is to come along on Sat 20th July, 1-5pm @ the Dugdale Centre.

After this date you can email pink.ross@ enfield.gov.uk for a list of what is still available and details of how to enrol. There will also be updates on FB – Youth Enfield on what course spaces are still available.

What activities can I get involved in?

Loads of different things. Business, beauty and fashion, cooking, digital media, business and careers, music production, street dance, Bollywood and performing arts and sport. There are some new ones this year for making phone apps and websites.

How does Summer Uni benefit young people?

So many ways – learn new skills, have fun, make new friends, earn accreditations for your CV. It’s all positive. As Peer Motivators we have had loads of free training as well.

Here,s some of the courses and activities you could be doing at Summer Uni: • Techjam • Cooking for fun • Popcorn Webmaker • Aromatherapy & relaxation • First Aid • Film Academy 2013 • Jewellery Charm • Skincare & face masks • Working in the City • Music production • Movie mash up • Beauty as a business • Customise your own t-shirt • Young Apprentice • Beauty all rounder • Music Academy • Food Hygiene certificate • Cut out animation • Mosaic bird house

• Graffiti stencil art • Martial Arts • AQA in Youth Leadership • Street Dance • Decorate your phone case • African drumming • Build your confidence • Vocal Zone • Intro to domestic electrics • Photoshop portrait painting on canvas • Bollywood dancing • Zumba/Bokwa • Badminton • Football • Tennis • Basketball • Athletics • Spinning

Area Youth Forums

Peer Motivators

Have your say and make a difference about the things that matter to you. If you want to be the voice of young people in the borough get involved in your local Area Youth Forum (AYF).

If you want to be a Peer Motivator in Summer Uni 2014 contact Maxeen on 020 8379 1308 or email maxeen. messam@enfield.gov.uk. Full training is provided for speaking with confidence, conflict resolution, disability awareness, first aid and team building, plus certificates from nationally recognised schemes like AQA Leadership training and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

The AYF exists to ensure that local issues of concern to young people are heard, discussed and acted upon. They meet monthly and any young person aged 11-19 (up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities) can attend to voice their views and ideas. See the What’s On calendar on the Youth Enfield website for the next meeting dates or contact: Maxeen 07939 936394 maxeen.messam@enfield.gov.uk or Clare 07960 942591 clare.mulgrew@enfield.gov.uk for more information. www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

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Yave Celebration

Back 2 YAVE – 20 years of youth action Youth Action Volunteering Enfield (YAVE) is celebrating 20 years of youth action with a youth led performance at the Millfield Theatre on Thursday 18 July at 7pm.

Since we started all those years ago, we have matched young people to over 6,000 volunteering opportunities with experiences that help them with future educational or career pursuits. As summed up by one participant: “I have managed to gain an unforgettable experience which has influenced my life in many ways; every moment was a moment to remember. “ Our celebration event is another volunteering opportunity for 20 dedicated young people in charge of showcasing the achievements of YAVE’s past, present and future with an event not to be missed.

They have been involved in all aspects of planning and delivering this event while learning valuable skills in theatre production from the Skewbald Theatre Company.

So join us on a journey back in time where you will get a taste of the huge difference that young people in Enfield have made in their local communities which we hope will inspire you to embark on your own volunteering opportunity.

Enjoy live acts on the night that highlight YAVE volunteers’ talents in the arts from acting to dance and breathtaking musical performances.

Limited tickets can be reserved by email at yave@enfield.gov.uk

DofE now enrolling for 2013 THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD, COME AND JOIN US! Hip Hip Hooray – It’s nearly July and that means its time to enrol onto The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) with us – if your school or organisation doesn’t run it themselves!

There are 3 levels you could complete – Bronze, Silver or Gold and it takes between 6 months – 18 months to complete a level.

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Pull out stat: Over 450 young people completed either Bronze, Silver or Gold last year in Enfield.

Did you know that completing the award does not need to be just about physical outdoor activities? Well, you can participate through indoor sports and community work and you can even complete your outdoor expeditions on horseback.

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DofE gives all young people the chance to develop skills for work and life, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future.

To find out more about the programme and about our next information afternoon contact Clare Kendle 020 8805 1748 or email clare.kendle@enfield.gov.uk or visit the DofE webpage on Youth Enfield www.enfield.gov.uk/youth under the ‘Youth Centres and Projects’ tab.

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Summer of Fun 2013 Something for Take part in a range of sports activities delivered by the everyone!

Council’s Everybody Active Team

With the nice weather inviting you outdoors you could use this time to try out a new sport or further your interest in an existing sporting activity. So make this summer a fun one by checking out the Summer of Fun brochure now.

For a copy of the brochure please ring 020 8379 3762 or download from www.enfield.gov.uk/sport Everybody Active in Enfield

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Connexions Connexions connects young people with further learning opportunities but not just the sort you get in school or college.

Bridge the Gap to Success is into its third consecutive session. This 8-week course aims to raise the aspirations, self-esteem and confidence of young people who are not currently engaged in education, employment or training opportunities.

As explained by Joanne Miller, Connexions team leader:

young people increase their numeracy, literacy and IT skills, develop leadership and team working abilities and to support their job search efforts. All young people participating in the course will access and achieve several qualifications which in turn can support their goals for further education, training or towards finding a job.�

“Bridge the Gap to Success is delivered through themed workshops to help Narmeen, Joseph and Ben are participants on the current programme and have already started to develop skills to manage difficult situations in their lives and build healthy relationships. They said:

I am more

confident since starting

the course and feel very comfortable with other young people (Narmeen)

I am really enjoying this programme and hav e

started to develop my skills by working in a team (Ben)

s I enjoyed the 7 Habit l of Highly Successfu

p and Teenagers worksho ve learnt about effecti and ineffective habits (Joseph)

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To find out about the next Bridge the Gap to Success course or about any of the Connexions courses that support young people to develop new skills and access work experience please visit the Connexions advisers at the MAC, First Floor Enfield Highway Library, 258 Hertford Road, Enfield EN3 5BN Mon, Tues and Thurs 1-5pm, Wed 12noon-5pm, or Fri by appointment only. Alternatively call the team on 020 8211 2346 (Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm) or visit the Youth Enfield website www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

Enfield Careers Service GCSE/A level results in August? Where to next if you don’t get the grades? In year 11 and thinking of leaving school? You are now required to continue with your education/training for another year.

So what are your options?

If you have career choices to make Enfield Careers Service can help. Over the last nine months more than 2,000 pupils have benefitted from impartial careers interviews with our Careers Advisors. Meet us at any of careers events and advice sessions this summer.

On Fri 23 Aug we’ll be at Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House 39, London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS for the Raising Aspiration for Young people event.

What’s your next step this September?

Don’t know where to go, or what to do, come September? Enfield’s Next Step Event on Friday 13 September at the Dugdale Centre can help you!

Meet advisors and representatives from training providers and colleges and receive advice on what to do next based on your interests and needs.

Interested?

Please register at www.enfield.gov.uk/ youth and make a note in your diary, Fri 13 Sept, 10am to 12noon, Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House 39, London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS.

Here you can find out about opportunities in education, apprenticeships, training and employment and attend interesting and motivational workshops such as ‘Developing the 7 habits of highly effective teenagers’.

We are also running advice sessions in libraries across the borough covering key topics such as Exam Results Help and

offering Skills Assessments for school leavers to help them find apprenticeship/ training opportunities to match their abilities and interests. To find out more email enfieldcareers@enfield.gov.uk You can also find us at the Enfield’s Next Step event Friday 13 September. Details are below.

NEXT STEP 16-18 year old?

Results Out? What next?

Need a solution?

WE CAN HELP!

Come to Enfield’s Next Step Event

and find out about the fantastic range of courses and training available to you

Friday 13 September 2013

between 10am - 12 midday or 1pm - 3pm Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS

Register for this event at www.enfield.gov.uk/youth Send all registration forms back via NextStep@enfield.gov.uk For further details call Kay Zantis on 020 8379 4183 or Pembe Sabri on 020 8379 5490

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Get a qualification Get accredited You can gain a qualification simply by taking part in an activity that interests you and having your achievements accredited – that is recorded by a youth worker and recognised through a leading qualifications provider such as the AQA.

Our youth services team delivers a number of courses aimed at building young people’s confidence, skills and personal achievements. Here are a few examples and you can find out more on our website www.enfield.gov.uk/youth or you can Like Youth Enfield Facebook and follow @YouthEnfield on Twitter for the latest opportunities.

Leadership Academy The Leadership Academy gives young people opportunities to input their views and take responsibility to shape the services on offer for young people. The Academy also includes supporting young people to establish social enterprises, have a structured route into gaining a youth work qualification and being part of bringing peace to the post code conflicts via the series of Unity Group activities.

service managers in board meetings and we received great feedback.

As one Unity Youth Leader, Christian explains:

Other Unity Group members said:

“The Leadership Academy opened my eyes up to possibilities. I got the chance to attend a children services conference in Lincolnshire and the Houses of Parliament in London. This helped me to see that young people do have a lot of support in Enfield. I therefore decided to create a short video about the positive work Enfield Council has done to help young people along with the benefits their services bring in the community. With the help of a friend we finished and finalised the edit in three days. This was showcased to the youth

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The whole experience gave me the confidence to set up my own business and so far it is going great! Having the opportunity to put in action the skills I picked up through the Academy, such running meetings and speaking to professionals, is very satisfying.”

“I just recently joined Unity and to be honest it has been an amazing experience. I’ve made a few friends and I enjoy hanging out with other young people. I’m a person who really loves working with people and I believe in a unified community. Being part of the Unity Group has given me the opportunity to be a part of events that bring the community together.” (Nomonde)

Christian

“Wow if it wasn’t for my Unity involvement my CV would look so plain but now I can stand out from the crowd.” (Leon)

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Motor Skills Maintenance The Motor Skills Maintenance course, run in partnership with North London Garages (NLG) gives young people aged 16-19 a Motor Vehicle Maintenance AQA qualification and the chance to apply for an apprenticeship with NLG.

There have already been some great results with one confirmed apprenticeship and two interviews with local garages.

Another two participants joined other training providers to build on their newly acquired skills.

Jake was very happy to be on this course.

He said: “I’ve always had interests in motor vehicle mechanics and learning with North London Garages with the additional support from Connexions was a brilliant experience.

I really enjoyed the practical hands on learning in the garage and wanted to move on to further learning opportunities, ideally through an apprenticeship. With the help of my Connexions personal advisor I have already achieved so much and feel confident about achieving my goal.”

www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

The next motor skills maintenance course will be in September 2013.

For more information, please contact Emmanuel Farrugia on 07507 659 923 or emmanuel. farrugia@enfield.gov.uk

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Be the next Karate Kid! Enfield Karate Club offers a free beginners course for people with disabilities as well as the 1st lesson free to any young person wishing to just give it a go with no obligations to continue. If you continue we are currently offering discounted rates to 14-25 year olds which includes a karate suit too.

What’s on in Enfield?

Karate improves health and fitness, build confidence and awareness, teaches right from wrong, and improves attitudes towards people.

Summer is the time to get out and try something different. So how about trying out some new activities or attending any of the exciting events going on in Enfield.

So come and join the growing base of children and teenagers who train regularly at the club.

For more details call Paul Shephard on 07504 586 072, or visit www.enfield-karate.co.uk

Two wheel fun this summer As well as the fun Sunday rides (as detailed opposite) adults and children over 10 can receive free one-to-one cycle training to help anyone new to cycling to build up confidence riding on the road.

We are also running cycle maintenance classes at Enfield Chace Community School to help you learn how fix punctures, adjust brakes, index gears and much more. Prebooking is essential and there is a ÂŁ18 cost for this class.

Finally, bring your bike for free Doctor Bike check ups 1st Saturday of every month between July and October 2013 at Enfield Town Market area. Get free advice and minor repairs done on the spot with police security markings also available at some sessions.

For more information and to book call 0845 373 0337 or visit the website.

For more information and to book call 0845 373 0337 or visit www.enfield.gov.uk/ cycleenfield

www.enfield.gov.uk/cycleenfield

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@YouthEnfield / @4YPEnfield

First Fruits Festival Forty Hall and Estate are holding a festival to celebrate the first fruits and vegetables of the season grown in the grounds of this marvellous historic landmark for Enfield.

So why not encourage your family and friends to attend and enjoy musical performances, interactive workshops, new exhibitions and the splendid estate garden and grounds.

The festival takes place Saturday 13 July, 12noon to 6pm at Forty Hall & Estate, Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HA Book your tickets by calling 020 8363 8196 or online at www.fortyhallestate. co.uk where you can find out about the other great events and activities taking place at Forty Hall & Estate over the summer.

Junior Bowls at Arnos Park Why not try your hand at bowls. More and more young people are giving it a go and loving it too.

There are free sessions for 10-16 year olds every Sunday from 10am to 12noon at the Arnos Bowling Club, Arnos Park next to the Tennis Courts.

Ring Leslie on 07770 680960 or visit www.arnosbowlingclub.co.uk for more information. www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

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Health and Wellbeing Community Help Point Scheme – CHiPS If you are out and about in Enfield and feel unsafe for any reason look out for the Community Help Point Scheme (CHiPS) logo in local shops and businesses.

During their opening hours you can go in to these premises and ask for help if you are lost, worried, or have been the victim of crime, bullying or intimidation.

You can sit and wait until the danger has passed or make a telephone call to get assistance.

All local libraries and leisure centres are part of the scheme. You can go on to the Youth Engagement Panel website www.yepenfield.com or Children’s Trust website www. enfield.gov.uk/ChildrensTrust to find out more. They also tell you which premises are on your route to school or out of school activities. Alternatively you can call Claire on 020 8373 2710 with any questions you may have.

don’t let drink sneak up on you how to catch it out and cut back

Search Change4Life for tips, tools, and advice

Drugs and alcohol Sort It! Compass is Enfield’s drug and alcohol service giving advice, information and support to young people under 18 living in the borough.

If you, a friend or a family member is misusing alcohol, drugs or any other harmful substance such as gases, glues, aerosols Sort It! Compass can help.

Email sortitenfield@compass-uk.org, call 020 8360 9102 or drop in at Sort It! Compass, 29 Folkestone Road, Edmonton, London N18 2ER or visit www.compass-uk.org

If you are under 18 and require more information or help please contact Sort It! Compass on 020 8360 9102 or email sortitenfield@compass-uk.org

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Bullying Young people may find themselves a target of bullying because of their gender, culture, religion, perceived sexuality, disability, disfigurement or illness. It can be direct, face to face, bullying or indirect, such as rumour spreading, exclusion, sending of text messages or e-mails. Online or Cyber bullying can be particularly hurtful in that one comment or joke can spread very quickly and be almost impossible to take back.

THINK

DO

Don’t be a bystander

Social networking

Say no to bullying

There is no such thing as an innocent bystander. Don’t be a witness, onlooker or observer

1 in 3 young people aged 11-16 have experienced cyber bullying (BB 2009)

Bullying, See it, Get Help, Stop it.

1 in 4 of children have received an unwanted sexual image or “sext”

If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem

Don’t give out any personal information e.g. passwords, address or bank details

Get help, do not ignore, do something

Did you know that 85% of bullying takes place with bystanders present Bullying will stop in less than 10 seconds nearly 60% of the time when peers intervene (Pepler)

• Try to stay calm and look as confident as you can • Be firm and clear – look them in the eye and tell them to stop

Stop and think about your actions STOP

What to do if you are being bullied

Tell a trusted adult

Don’t send inappropriate images of yourself or others

• Get away from the situation as quickly as possible • Tell an adult what has happened straight away • If bullying makes you feel desperate or scared get immediate help. If you have access to a phone, call childline 0800 1111

More information Proud Enfield – LGBT group for young people aged 13-18 in Enfield

07506 474 430 or 07939 824 051 Childline

0800 1111 Kidscape

0845 205204 LGBT advice and support

08000 502020 info@stonewall.org.uk Child exploitation and online protection for parents, young people and professionals

For more info visit the bullying page at www.enfield.gov.uk/youth under the ‘Keeping Safe’ tab.

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

Have you heard of Victim Support?

This national charity gives free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends. They’re not part of the government or the police and you don’t have to report a crime to the police to get their help. You can contact them any time after the crime, whether it was yesterday, last week or several years ago www.victimsupport.org

The North London Victim Support team can be reached on 020 7336 1775. They are particularly keen to hear from 16-18 year olds interested in joining their peer mentoring scheme. So if you want to volunteer your time to support young victims of crime please give them a call.

www.enfield.gov.uk/youth

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UNITY HUB @

CRAIG PARK

s Enfield’ w e brand n Youth Centre

WE’RE NOW OPEN SO COME ON IN

It’s an exciting place for young people aged 13-19* with an impressive selection of activities** including: music, dance, film, sport, cooking, art, drama, to name a few.

THERE’S SO MUCH YOU CAN DO! Craig Park Youth Centre, 2 Lawrence Road, Edmonton N18 2HN *Up to 25 if you have a learning disability or difficulty. **Activities are free, or at low cost.

For more information please call 020 8807 9235 Like us on Facebook Youth Enfield Follow us on Twitter @youthenfield

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