ShetlandYouth

Are you aged between 14 and 21? Do you think your digital world could be a better place for you and your friends? Join our ‪#‎iRights‬ Youth Commission and play a role in helping to ensure all young people can access the internet creatively, knowledgeably and fearlessly! Find out more here > http://bit.ly/1Xt9n8h

Could you help ‪#‎DecodeDementia‬? Although people with dementia are mainly older people, the illness can create some challenging situations for the family and friends of the person with dementia. 90,000 people in Scotland live with dementia and it is likely that most of us will know someone who has it - that’s why it is so important that people of all ages are dementia aware. Young Scot is looking for enthusiastic and imaginative young people who want to make Scotland a better place for people with dementia. Venue to be confirmed. All travel and lunch costs are covered. The closing date is Monday 17th August 2015. For more information or help to complete your application form contact Martin Summers at Shetland Youth Services HQ in Islesburgh. Or email martin.summers@shetland.gov.uk SNH & Young Scot - National Volunteers Wanted Do you know a young person who fancies volunteering and becoming part of an advisory panel for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Young Scot? Young Scot and SNH are looking for up to 15 young people from across Scotland, aged 14- 23 to be part of a new team which will help involve other young people in caring for the natural environment and biodiversity. The full description of this opportunity is on the Young Scot website. The closing date is Friday 14th August at noon. For more information or help to complete your application form contact Martin Summers at Shetland Youth Services HQ in Islesburgh. Or email martin.summers@shetland.gov.uk

Cast Away Enterprises​ is up for the Young Enterprise Scotland​ People’s Choice Award. We would encourage you to vote for them by visiting: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/business-consumer/vote-your-peoples-choice-winner-5849053

Want to be part of a Youth Arts Festival on Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd May? Interested in FREE workshops? Be part of a gig hosted by Shetland Young Promoters Group featuring Auto Pilot, Mis Behaving and Blind Summit? Aged between 10 - 19 years? Then sign up today to secure your space by simply visiting Islesburgh Community Centre in person, call 01595745100 or email islesburgh@shetland.gov.uk This event is supported by Sandveien Neighbourhood Centre, Shetland Youth Services, Shetland Arts & Girls on the Move Event funding has been secured from CashBack for Creativity.

Bored this weekend, looking for something to do? Then book a space on Islesburgh Youth Club's Sports Day at Clickimin Leisure Complex. Check out the poster at www.facebook.com/shetlandyouthservices or contact Tommy Williamson on 07879478517 for more information.

Islesburgh Youth Club Valentines Disco Date: Saturday 14th February 2015 Time: 2pm - 4.30pm Entry: Only £3.00 Venue: British Legion All 8-12 year old bairns welcome to the Islesburgh Youth Club Valentines Disco, prizes for Mr & Mrs Valentine and all game winners. A tuck shop will be available.

BBC Generation 2015 is a cohort of 200 18-to-24 year olds, drawn from across UK communities, who will be asked to contribute to national and regional BBC programming in the run-up to the General Election. Those who are selected to take part could find themselves quizzing party leaders, or speaking about their lives on Gaelic TV and radio, as well as Newsbeat, Newsnight, the Jeremy Vine Show, or the Asian Network. Applicants do not need to be steeped in politics, or have decided how they will vote. More info and application forms are online at: www.bbc.co.uk/generation2015 NOTE ON ELIGIBILITY: 18-24 means anyone who will be 18 or over, but not yet 25, on the date of the General Election, May 7th 2015. Completed applications must be returned by Midnight tonight - 2nd February 2015.

Please SHARE: West end performer Francesca Leyland will be leading workshops focusing on dance in musical theatre in February throughout Shetland. She has performed in various shows across London including Les Miserables. In addition she teaches children and young people of all ages various different styles of dance and she is home for one week to give the young people of Shetland a taste of her experience and share what she has learnt during her time in London. These sessions will include various different styles of dance including ballet, modern, contemporary and jazz. Francesca will also provide an opportunity for a Q&A session after each workshop for participants. It is a ZERO cost block of four sessions for young people in S1 - S6. Here's more details: Tuesday 10th February from 7pm to 9pm Wednesday 11th February from 7pm to 9pm Saturday 14th February from 10am to 12 noon & 2pm to 4pm Venues in Lerwick to be confirmed nearer the time. Bookings will be taking from 9am on Wednesday 7th January in person at Islesburgh Complex or by calling 01595745100 Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothes (no jeans or jewellery), trainers or dance shoes. Please bring a bottle of water and a snack. This event is being supported by CashBack for Creative Identities Dance Fund, Sandveien Neighbourhood Centre, Shetland Youth Services & Shetland Sport and Leisure. http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y498/ShetlandYouth/nEdRXXHPPkYCw9hDKBBv1xgY1XBvd07RFDnsbv-8OkE_zps2716c848.jpg

Sound Youth Club closed tonight. Club will be back open next Monday at the normal times for both junior and seniors.

Message from Cast Away Enterprises: You can collect your pre ordered game/s on Monday from 2pm - 5pm at Islesburgh Complex or Tuesday from 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm.

Islesburgh Youth Club Christmas Disco Tonight from 6.30pm till 9.00pm for P4 - 7 only £1 entry. Make sure your child/children do not miss out on lots of festive fun!

For details of closing and reopening dates for Youth Clubs across Shetland during the festive season, please look up the Shetland Youth Services webpage at: www.shetland.gov.uk/youth_services/youthdevelopment.asp

Islesburgh Youth Club Fun Sports Day Open to Members and Non Members 8 - 12 yrs Saturday 29th November from 12 noon till 3.30pm £3.00 ENTRY FEE Limited spaces available Book by contacting Tommy Williamson on 07879478517 or email tommywilliamson14@yahoo.co.uk

Pantomime: Open to both club and non members – limited spaces left Livister Youth Club is taking a trip to see Islesburgh Drama Groups production of Babes in the Wood (Robin Hood) on Friday 5th December. This trip is open to both club members and non members. If you are interested in securing a space, please request a consent form by emailing martin.summers@shetland.gov.uk, calling Livister Youth Centre (01806 566 660) on Friday night or pop along the centre itself. Ticket, ferry and bus only costs £15.00 so don’t delay and make sure you confirm your child/children space.

Shetland Youth Services will be offering Bouncy Castle Training at Islesburgh Complex for community/youth group across Shetland on: Monday 17th November from 2pm to 5pm Tuesday 18th November from 6.30pm to 9.30pm Limited spaces so please book by emailing your name, organisation and preferred date to youthservices@shetland.gov.uk