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Pictured here is Bill aged 93 and Eleanor aged 81 taking their first powerboating lessons with the help of the parliament as part of our intergenerational work.
The young people have become instructors with the help of Dave Addision in our outdoor education department. They put our friends from Forum 50 through their paces.
The day was a huge success and we look forward to more projects together. For more information please contact Tracey Moore on 0191 424 7718 or 0751 568 3773.
Tracey Moore, Youth Participation Officer, and Vince High, Assistant Head of Service, pictured with our friends from Forum 50 Older People's Parliament.
Also pictured are Steve Southern (Positive Activities Manager) and Ronnie Lynn (Youth Work Trainee)
We are planning lots of exciting things for our Handing on History Project - intergenerational work, so again watch this space.
We are organising a watersports day with Dave Addison Head of Water Activity Centre for our Outdoor Education Centre, on 26 September 2008 where Forum 50 will be jetskiing, powerboating and sailing. The oldest member of forum 50 hitting the high seas is Bill Groombridge aged 94. Watch this space!
For more information please contact Tracey Moore on 0191 424 7718 or 0751 568 3773.
Kim running a session on homelessness and young people.
Members of the parliament pictured with Young Peer Mentors from the Churches Key Project in South Tyneside. The Churches Key Project came to meet with us to run sessions around youth homelessness in South Tyneside, and spread the word about where you can go for help if you find yourself homeless.
All the of mentors from the project were once homeless and have their own story to tell. This remains a big issue for young people today.
The Parliament are continuing to support the work of the homeless project.
Pictured is Jacklyn French and Loui Coates running a training session for all new members.
Jacklyn represents Hedworth and Loui represents Riverside areas.
Pictured is Scarlett Lukes Lane representative for Hebburn supporting Erin and Chris who are in Youth Challenge at Ocean Road CA.
They are pictured doing their service helping to serve refreshments to the parliament members.
Pictured is Hayley Conway who was the original secretary for the Parliament and the Riverside Rep, who has now moved onto become a trainer and is part of the Youth Participation Team - Impact 17.
Hayley runs training sessions every week for the parliament and helps the new members understand process, aims, objectives and plans sessions.
Hayley is now at Sunderland University studying to become a teacher - good luck with your studies Hayley you are a STAR and we thank you for all your help and support.
Pictured is John Bissett, Lukes Lane representative. John has also been elected by the members to develop our new newsletter and promotional work.
John is a writer and enjoys writing plays, stories and songs in his spare time so no doubt John this will help you lots with your new post.
Happy birthday to East Shields Rep Craig Laing!
New members of the Parliament pictured on a fun day out to Flamingo Land.
New Parliament members will be elected in to their posts by the Mayor during local democracy week in October 2008.
The previous members of the parliament are now the new Youth Participation team "Impact 17" and will stand down from their positions on the Young People's Parliament in October 2008. Watch this space for new developments.
Members of the young people's parliament working with Chief Super Intendant Kevin Lambert and the Respect Agenda.
Members are carrying out consultations in connection with Anti Social Behaviour and the effects on the local community.
18 June 2008, Ocean Road Community Centre
Members of the Young People's Parliament, Impact 17, Youth Apprentices, Youth Inspection Team, Youth Challenge from Ocean Road and Fighting Fit Group hosted an evening for our new director Helen Watson - Director of Children's Services.
The purpose of the events was to showcase the work of participation in South Tyneside and to have a chat with the young people about their involvement.
The night was opened by Tracey Moore and Feruz Hussain (Participation Worker for BME work) explaining the purpose of the evening.
Fighting Fit group put on a street dance/martial arts display for the audience which tackled the issue of racism through dance.
The youngest dance member was Sam aged 6. Sam was amazing - his first show.
Annissa from Fighting Fit for Girls was also there with her group of girls and they showcased their recently written poems about life which are being displayed in and around South Tyneside.
Helen then met with young people to chat about the work they do around participation and what matters to them. They also talked about how the council can help to ensure young people are actively involved in decision making.
Young people explained that they would like to ensure that they continue to receive regular feedback from the facilitators about any consultations they take part in.
Young people would like to work more with the consultation team to deliver consultation events - partnership working.
Young people explained to Helen that the council has changed in relation to working with young people. Young people now have more opportunities to get involved in shaping provision.
All of the young people involved are volunteers on projects developed by the Youth Service, but that funding remains an issue to continue with their projects.
Helen took on board all comments and thanked everyone for taking the time out of their hectic schedules to talk to her.
All young people thanked Helen for coming along as it does make a different being able to talk to Directors of services.
Helen reminded the young people that she operates an open door' policy and anyone is able to come and talk to her whenever they need to.
The following is a response received from Helen Watson ....
"Tracey, a quick note to thank you and all the team - and all the young people - for a fantastic night on Wednesday night. The best, most energising session I have ever been to! Look forward to working with you. Please can you pass on my thanks and good wishes to all. I was overwhelmed by the talent involved."
Helen Watson Director of Children's Services
62 young people volunteered their time to attend this event.
For more information please contact Tracey Moore, Youth Participation Officer, 0191 4247718.
Members of the Young People's Parliament Craig Laing, Nick Pringle, Ronnie Lynn and Aaron Paterson attended the innovation day with Youth Participation Officer/Support Worker Tracey Moore.
The purpose of the day was for young people to meet with council employees and give their views about recycling and waste management.
The following views were offered by members:
Young people developed some fantastic innovative ideas to highlight issues which would have more impact to young people. These ideas have been taken forward for consultation.
Parliament members really enjoyed the day and were warmly welcomed by the event organisers: in particular Hugh McShane who kept us laughing; Adrian Smith for his presentation skills - very interesting, funny and easy to listen to (plus plays a mean drum kit), and Steve from Blitzit for telling us about his job and making us laugh - especially the stories of the seal!
We are attending the next innovation day which is around involving people - in particular young people.
For more information please contact Tracey Moore Youth Participation Officer 0191 424 7718.
9 - 13 June 2008 - National Carers Week
14 - 21 June 2008 - Bike Week
16 June 2008 - Refugee Week
4 - 8 August 2008 - Sexual Health Awareness Week
11 - 15 August 2008 - Christian Aid Week
12 - 16 August 2008 -International Youth Day
1 October 2008 - Black History Month
2 - 7 November 2008- Youth Work Week
2 - 7 November 2008 - Dyslexia Awareness Week
10 - 14 November 2008 - National Adoption Week
17 - 21 November 2008 - National Anti Bullying Week
If you would like more information on the work of the Parliament please contact Project Manager and Youth Participation Officer Tracey Moore 0788 151 0842 / 0751 568 3773.
On 2 June 2008 three young people from the Parliament will interview candidates for the post of Head of Social Inclusions and Achievement.
Victoria Southern, Ronnie Lynn and Simon Barker will be part of the interview and recruitment team and ensure young people continue to be involved in decision making within the council.
On 28 May 2008 members of the Parliament attended a visioning day at the Customs House tackling the issue of recycling and waste management in South Tyneside.
The Youth Service now have enrolled 14 Youth Work Apprentices working in partnership with Adult and Community Learning. The scheme will run for 2 years.
Members of the Parliament are working with Michael Campbell in our Policy Team to write a children and young people's version of the Children and Young People's Plan.
Members of the Parliament are working with colleagues in PCT to look at the new doctors' surgeries being built in South Shields and Hebburn.
Young people have discussed wanting access to youth councillors and mental health support workers.
On 15 May Parliament members, Impact 17 and the Youth Participation Team attended a celebration event held by the Mayor and the Youth Service in the Town Hall. The event recognised the efforts of young people and youth workers in developing and achieving fantastic pieces of work.
The full annual report by the Youth Service is now available. Contact Project Manager and Youth Participation Officer Tracey Moore 0788 151 0842 / 0751 568 3773 for more information.
Members of the Youth Participation Team are working with Greenfields School in Jarrow to help young people develop their school council.
Ronnie Lynn chair of the Parliament has successfully completed his Powerboat Instructors exam and VHF Radio exam and is now qualified to teach powerboating to other young people.
On 4 June members of the Parliament will meet with Helen Watson, the new Director of Children and Young People, to explain their work and how it impacts on the community.
Youth Event: 'Listening and Responding to Children and Young People' (National Youth Agency Event and South Tyneside Children and Young People's Alliance).
On 12 March 2008, we organised an event to showcase how South Tyneside 'listen and repond' to the needs of children and young people in the borough. Participants travelled from as far as Cornwall and Devon to get involved and share good practice. Workshops on offer were:
The purpose of the workshops were to enable workers to showcase their work and explain the methods used which prove most effective when engaging with and involving young people in their work.
The day was attended by the Mayor Cllr Tracey Dixon, Cllr Jim Foreman - Chair of the Alliance, Christine Smith - Head of Transition and Wellbeing. Young people from Impact 17 and the Young People's Parliament supported Participation Officer Tracey Moore to plan and facilitate the day. Thank you to everyone who supported the event.
A report will be produced and forwarded in due course. For more information please contact: Tracey Moore - Youth Participation and Engagement Officer, The Library Building, South Shields.
Tel: 0191 424 7762
Mobile: 0788 151 0841 or 0751 568 3773
Members of the Parliament pictured at the UK Youth Parliament conference held in Leicester.
MYP's (members of youth parliament) Ronnie and Steven attended to represent South Tyneside.
Concerns for young people in South Tyneside are mental health issues for young people aged 13+ (where to go for help), lack of youth work funding (short term funded projects) and support for parents to get back into work/education.
A team of young people have recently completed their training at Thurston Outdoor Centre to become youth assessors for South Tyneside.
The aim of the course was to enable them to access and evaluate the quality of services available to young people in South Tyneside and award them with either a bronze, silver or gold award, depending on how they value the needs of young people in the area.
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4 members of the Young People's Parliament and 4 members of the Akenshaw youth project travelled to Brathay Hall in Ambleside in the Lake District to take part in a canoe challenge.
To canoe Ullswater Coniston and Windermere in less than 12 hours - they succeeded and are the first group ever to have tried this challenge to date.
Well done to all the young people who took part: Steven, Stephen, Vicky, Craig, Lewis, Liam, Jamie and Jack. Thanks to Allan Moore and Rob Sharpe from the Akenshaw Youth Project for their support.
Get Well Soon Ronnie!
We're all hoping you make a speedy recovery after your operation and look forward to seeing you again when you are fit and well. All our love and best wishes Tracey and all the members from STYPP.
The Young People's Parliament travelled to Epinay Sur Seine as part of the town twinning experience to work with 48 young people on a media project. Young people discussed how the media can help or hinder the identity of young people and how young people are portrayed in the media in their own countries.
The Mayor Cllr Tracey Dixon and Christine Smith Head of Transition and Wellbeing travelled to Epinay to visit and support the Young People's Parliament. We would also like to thank Fay Cunningham for her help and support and Gary Wilkinson (film maker) for helping us produce our promotional DVD of South Tyneside. Tracey Moore is planning to host on behalf of South Tyneside the town twinning experience in 2008. Watch this space and we will keep you posted.
Tracey would like to thank all the members of the Young People's Parliament for such a successful encounter and congratulate them for the way they conducted themselves throughout - you were all fantastic advocates for the good work young people do in South Tyneside.
Stephen Oneill - representative for Jarrow area and Disability forum recently attended his graduation from Bamburgh School. Stephen was also awarded Head Boy status for Bamburgh School. Everyone at the Parliament are really proud of you Stephen - WELL DONE!
South Tyneside Young People's Parliament were nominated by Ann Best Deomocratic Services and Tracey Moore in recognition as Community Youth Group of the Year.
The Parliament were one of 3 finalists attending the awards ceremony at the Customs House on the 19 July 2007. Unfortunately the group were unsuccessful in receiving the award but did receive a wonderful runners up trophy. Maybe next year! The whole night was a success and we all had a wonderful time.
In true awards style we would like to thank Ann Best for her support and guidance, Diane Wood for her support, Cllr Jim Foreman for being our mentor and Vince High and Steve Southern from the Youth Support Service.
Ronnie Lynne pictured with The Mayor Cllr Tracey Dixon and Margaret from Forum 50 (Older Peoples Parliament) - taking part in an intergenerational workshop session to tackle anti social behaviour issues and the government's Respect Agenda.
The Young People's Parliament have agreed to continue working with Forum 50 to ensure a greater understanding of the needs and issues between generations.
Sandra Guy, ,anager of the Forum 50 group, is working closely with Tracey Moore, manager of the Parliament, to ensure this issue continues to remain a priority issue to young and older people. The Parliament are reguarly supported by Ann Best from the council's Democratic Services Team to support our work and the young people.
It has now been agreed that two members of the Young People's Parliament will now attend and be active members of the Children and Young People's Scrutiny.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to get their views heard and proves that the council are continuing to listen, support and act to ensure young people are at the heart of local decision making in South Tyneside.
We would like to thank Diane Wood for her continued support, advice and guidance.
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