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3rd October, 2008 - Voluntary Youth Services Support (VYSS) Forum

The next VYSS Forum has been organised to take place on Fri, 3rd October 2008, in Ty'r Binwydden. Voluntary and Statutory sector organisations are warmly invited to this meeting, which brings together youth support services from across the County. The...

5x60

5x60 is a new website all about about getting active for at least 60 minutes, 5 times a week. It doesn’t have to be all at once! A 10 minute walk to school, a 20 minute kickabout and a half-hour...

Business in the Community's ‘ready for work’ programme

Business in the Community's ‘ready for work’ programme is currently registering individuals aged 18 and over for the September programme. If you are supporting someone who is interested in gaining the confidence and skills needed to get into sustainable employment...

Calling all young adults (18+ years) who have a physical and or sensory impairment.

Flintshire Disability Forum is launching a new Social Group for young people (over 18), who have physical or sensory impairments. Meetings will take place at St. Francis Church Hall, Chester Road, Sandycroft, CH5 2QN on Wednesdays (between 1pm and 3pm)...

Changes in tobacco law

From 1st October 2007 it became illegal to sell tobacco products to people under the age of 18 (an increase from 16) in England and Wales. The change included cigarettes, cigars, tobacco for roll your own and pipes as well...

Children's Commissioner launches new freephone service for children and young people all over Wales.

Children’s Commissioner for Wales today (23 May) launched a new freephone and freetext service for children and young people all over Wales, giving them the opportunity to get advice and support with any issues or problems they may have. The...

Finding out the needs of young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning (LGBTQ) young people in Flintshire.

Flintshire Citizen’s Advice Bureau, on behalf of Flintshire Young People Partnership (YPP), have carried out research to find out the needs of the local young LGBTQ community. The research had four main aims: • Investigate whether young people, who are...

IT access in the community

Netcafe Internet Cafe The Netcafe is located in Shotton on Chester Road West. The Netcafe has a number of computers that can be used to surf the Internet and to work on for a small charge. The cafe also serves...

Interview with a young ChildLine volunteer

What motivated you to become a ChildLine counsellor? As a young person I went through a long period of time being bullied at school. I contemplated taking my own life but then somebody gave me ChildLine’s number 0800 1111. As...

Keeping your information safe on social networking sites.

A new website has been set up by the Information Commissioner’s Office. It is there to help young people understand their information rights and to give advice on safe social networking and protecting your identity online. Click here to check...

NEW Beaver Group in Saltney

‘Scouting in Flintshire’ is looking to set up a new Beaver section in Saltney Ferry in September. This section will be for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 yrs. If you are interested in attending the group or becoming...

Parentline Plus

Family life can sometimes be difficult. Parents and carers juggle caring for children alongside demanding situations – birth, death, marriage, divorce, changing schools, jobs or moving house. Sometimes parents might not know where to turn for help, support or a...

Snowdonia Youth Initiative

Aim: “Providing education in sustainable living through outdoor experiences in the Snowdonia environment.” This is an amazing opportunity for you! If you’re aged between 14 and 25 years you can become involved in this superb project in Snowdonia – which...

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Summer Forest School activities for children and young people

The Plas Derw Trust are running Forest School activities during the summer holidays for three age groups: 10-13 years; 14-16 years; and 17-19 years – for FREE. The activities will take place every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer holidays...

The Children & Young People's Plan 2008-11

The Children & Young People's Partnership is delighted to launch the draft version of the Flintshire Children and Young People’s Plan that will cover the period from April 2008 – March 2011. The Plan, and the actions within it, focuses...

What About Money

The Financial Services Authority (FSA), the UK's main financial regulator, has launched a new information website aimed at young adults. Described as a "one-stop shop" for information about money, it aims to give guidance about getting, saving and spending money....

Young LGBTQ?

Flintshire Youth Service is currently setting up a new group in your area. Poster...