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HIJACKS YOUTH UNLIMITED Welcome to the hijacked issue Young livin, a website designed for those of you that go to school or live in the borough, has just been re-launched and to celebrate we’ve taken over Youth Unlimited for this special edition issue. Don’t worry we’ve still got the regulars you are use to, but on top of that we’ll be telling you more about the young livin website, what you can find on it and how you can contribute towards it. Hope you enjoy this issue and don’t forget to check out the YL site @ www.younglivin.org.uk
Enjoy YL The young livin team
contents young livin re-launched...........................................................................................page 4 - 5 Asking4Help..................................................................................................................page 6--7 A Celebration of Black History/Black British Role Models.........................page 8-9 Were you there? Kingston Carnival review....................................................page 10 Models Needed. .........................................................................................................page 11 What do you think about Knife Crime?...........................................................page 12-13 Burst of Purple.............................................................................................................page 14 Youth Exchange.........................................................................................................page 15 Who will you be voting for?.................................................................................page 16-17 Competition..................................................................................................................page 18 Youth Unlimited Needs You .................................................................................page 19
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Young livin’ is designed to give you information about matters that affect you and different services in the borough that are available to you. As well as the advice section (see example on opposite page) there’s lots of information about events and activities; you can use the Positive Activities Services Directory to search for Arts Activities, Disabled Young People Activities , Sporting Activities, Uniformed Groups & Voluntary Organisations and Youth Clubs.
On the site we run lots of questionnaires and polls. This is so we can get your opinions and views on different things so we can improve the service you receive. At the moment you’ll find a questionnaire about Connexions up. They are looking into what’s important to you and what you need help with when you go to see them, e.g. healthy eating, help with your ICT skills and CV writing. If you’ve ever used Connexions you’ll know what a fab job they do, and with your thoughts, they can only get better.
We are also very lucky to have the ASKK team on board, with their text service. You can use the text service to get help or for any questions you have. Everything is confidential and you’ll get a response from someone who understands you (see page . . for more info). The number is 07797 806 523 and well worth saving to your phone. If you don’t want to be contacted on your phone, fill out the ask4help form which you’ll find on the YL site. There you can choose if you get an email, call, txt msg or letter back. www.younglivin.org.uk/ask4help
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Drugs, Substances, Alcohol and Smoking You and your friends will most likely encounter situations with drugs, substances, smoking and alcohol at some point in your lives. We hate sounding preachy, but we want you to know all of the facts about how these things can affect your body and mind. Long-term use and abuse of these substances can have serious consequences for your health, so take some time to look at the information here.
Drugs and Substances
There's tons of different drugs and substances out there, coming in various forms and having very different effects on your body. There's info here and on sites like Talk to FRANK about the most common drugs and substances from acid and crack to weed and X.
Alcohol
It's booze! Also known as hard stuff; hootch; moonshine; liquor; tipple and whatever else... it's alcohol. When you're 18, you can legally buy alcohol virtually anywhere in the UK. But statistically, you're also likely to have tried an alcoholic drink at a younger age. There's no harm in enjoying drinking sensibly, but how much is too much? When it comes down to it, getting completely mullered isn't going to do wonders for your street cred as well as your health.
Smoking
With the UK going Smokefree, is being seen to smoke cool any more? There aren't many positive reasons to smoke other than listening to people who say 'it's cool'... From the age of 16 it's legal for you to buy cigarettes, so it's often seen as being a mature thing to do. But don't you find those people who go around begging for fags a bit lame?
young livin’ mini competition
young livin is all about you, and everything you want to know about. To keep the site up to date and relevant to you, we’d love it if you could help us out. If you have anything you’d like us to feature on the site send it in, it could be your pictures of the borough, stories, articles, maybe your own rant. The first 20 we post on the website will receive a £10 gift voucher of your choice. You can get your stuff to us by email, or post just send in what you’d like to contribute to the site, with your name, age, email address, home address* and choice of gift voucher. Email younglivin@rbk.kingston.gov.uk young livin Submissions 103 Guildhall 1 Kingston KT1 1EU *Home address to send out gift voucher should you be one of the first 20 posted on the younglivin website.
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Asking4Help
The ASKK service (Advancing Services for Kingston Kids) are the team of professionals responsible for responding to the Ask4help emails received from Young Livin. ASKK works alongside other professionals to provide informatio and support packages for young people living in Kingston.
The ASKK team receive a range of emails each week from young people requesting further information or seeking advice on a range of concerns around issues such as sexual health, sexuality, drugs, self harm and more. The ASKK team also work with other professionals in order to make sure we give you the most helpful response to your questions and are able to direct you to relevant local and national services. The professionals involved are there to answer your questions and provide you with guidance and advice where necessary, but we also thought it would be interesting for you to get some regular feedback on the main questions and issues that young people have recently been Asking4help on. Given that many young people share the same concerns, you are not alone!
Q:My parents are fighting and getting a divorce. I’m harming myself because of this.
A:Please try and talk to someone about this. It may be difficult to talk to your parents but perhaps you could try another trusted adult like a member of your family? You could also contact Magic Roundabout, a service dedicated to providing confidential advice and counciling. They will talk to you about how you feel and offer you ongoing support.Their details are as follows, it’s possible to either write, phone or drop in. Magic Roundabout, Siddley House, 50 Canbury Park Road, Kingston KT3 6LX Tel 020 8974 9252. You might also want to have a look at these websites: www.selfharm.org.uk www.itsnotyourfault.org Remember, even though your parents are arguing and are going through a divorce, they still love you and would be upset to know that you’re upset,and to see how this is affecting you.
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Question 3 Hi I’m looking for advice on drugs. Most of my friends do coke at the weekend and say I should do it. Is it dangerous and what will it do to me? Answer 3: Thanks for your question. It shows that you are being very sensible thinking through your options. Firstly any drug can be dangerous and can cause harm including death. This includes alcohol, cigarettes and some prescription drugs if not taken properly.
Cocaine can make you feel happy whilst you take the drug but can cause you to feel very sad when you stop. This is why some people cannot and do not want to stop. Cocaine is expensive and sometimes people get into trouble trying to find money to use it, ending up with a criminal record. If you use cocaine you risk going to prison. Is this a chance you want to take? What may be helpful would be to talk to a drugs worker or perhaps telephone the Frank helpline on 0800 77 66 00. This call is free. If you would like to talk to someone locally then please contact Younglivin again.
Q: Hey, I was wondering time I had sex was when and I didn’t bleed. So? anything wrong with me? a virgin?
the first I was 15 Is there Am I still
A: Don't worry, this is perfectly normal. Some people bleed after they have sex for the first time and other people don't. Losing your virginity just means that you have had sexual intercourse with someone so it doesn't make any difference whether you bled afterwards or not. Remember though that if you have unprotected sex that you will be placing yourself at risk of pregnancy or infection. If you want to discuss any of these issues then go and see one of the nurses at a young people’s sexual health clinic near you. You can find details of these on the back cover.
Question 5: Hi I’m 15 and I will be 16 in April. I will be in my last year at school and I’m not confident at all and I hate talking to new people because I go all red and then just do not talk. Everyone I know says I need to get more confident and not be as shy at school. I just sit at the back. I have got some friends but not a lot because I am so shy. What can I do to get more confident? Answer 5: Thank you for contacting us. I am sorry that you are feeling like this at the moment. Please be assured that many people feel as you do and you are not alone in the way you feel.
You mentioned that you do have a few friends? I wonder whether there is one friend that you could confide in? I am sure you will be surprised by how much this might help you. It always helps to talk to someone and you have made a good start by contacting us. If you don't feel able to talk to a friend is there a member of the family that you feel close to that may be able to help you through this difficult time? I am not sure whether you live in Kingston? If you do then there is an organisation called Magic Roundabout at 23 Richmond Road, Kingston KT2 5BW Tel: 020 8974 9252. Magic Roundabout provides and free and confidential counselling services to young people aged 12-20. Perhaps you might feel able to give them a call?
We hope you have found this article useful and we will continue to provide you with updates on a regular basis to keep you informed, give you helpful information and to provide you with some support. Many young people have these concerns, so you are not alone.
And remember, in the meantime if you have a question or concern then please Ask4Help at www.younglivin.org.uk/ask4help
A CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY
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0 years ago this article would have been written it but might not have been published. Half a century ago it would have been unconceivable to celebrate the struggles, the hardships and the amazing achievements of black people across the world. Today Black History Month is celebrated in the month of October and reminds us that we should honour the history of the black community. However Black History should be celebrated all year round, as it is absolutely important to recognise the history of those around us. Most people look at the month of October as to a time to solely highlight the positive contributions made by black people but we shouldn’t forget that it is also a time to acknowledge the journey that black people have made.
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
As young people we often hear about the transatlantic slave trade but how many of us actually understand what it was about. I know I didn’t until I started to research this article. The transatlantic slave trade formed a triangle and it explains the movements of Africans into this country. It all started in Liverpool where white men would transport textiles and firearms in big ships to West Africa in exchange for captured black people. The captured people would be so squashed on the ships that some would even die before making it to the next port of call, America. For those that made it to America they would be sold off into to slavery to white families. The ships would then return to Liverpool with its many riches of sugar, coffee, cocoa, cotton and tobacco.
So how would you feel if you were sold for coffee?
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Thankfully this form of trading was abolished 200 years ago; however the struggles that black people endured then is still a major part of our society. That big mansion that one of your wealthy ancestors owned was made through slavery. The inequality in the distribution of wealth is still very much a part of this society. However black people are starting to rise above what was once there faith and become strong contributors to the place that once oppressed them. Some people may say that black young people don’t have enough role models to look up to, but my journey has highlighted otherwise. There are positive role models that appear on the TV such as Oprah Winfrey, Sir Trevor MacDonald, and Lenney Henry , but there are many more that we still need to recognise.
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Positive roles models are breaking the chains everyday
One of these inspiring individuals is Viv Anderson who was the first black footballer to represent England. He pushed through all of the racist comments to fulfil his goal as an international footballer and his first game as part of the England team was against Czechoslovakia in 1978 with England winning 1 – 0. Viv won the European cup in 1979 and the European Super Cup in 1980. He played for Arsenal and Manchester United among others throughout his long career.
Another more obscure, yet still extraordinary woman was Floella Benjamin, an author, actress and political figure. However Floella is best known as a television presenter on the BBC’s pre-school children’s programme ‘Play School’, alongside her co-stars Humpty Dumpty, Jemima and Little Ted. She was born in Trinidad and immigrated to the UK as a child in the early 1960’s, where her family settled in the South London suburbs of Beckenham. Also with the dream of becoming the first ever black woman to be a bank manager, Floella passed part one of her banking diploma, but her strong passion for acting won her over.
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You too can break the chains
We certainly must not forget one of the greatest role models of all, Bernie Grant, Britain ’ s first black councillor and MP. He campaigned for 4 decades for racial justice and minority rights. He was outspoken and never afraid to speak his mind. Grant was spoken highly of by many, such as Tony Blair who described Grant as ‘an inspiration to black British communities’. He was originally named after two generals who fought in the Second World War. He was born in Guyana and came to Britain in 1963,where he worked as a British Railway clerk, as a National Union of Public Employees Area officer and as a partisan of the Black trade unionist’s Solidarity Movement. A successful politician, Grant served for a decade as a local councillor in the London borough of Haringey, of which he was elected leader in 1985. He was responsible for the wellbeing of a quarter of a million people, many of which were black and ethnic minorities. He was the first black head of a local authority in Britain. These people serve as wonderful examples of the incredible
Listed on the left are a few names of Black British role models, who have achieved great things and have given people from all walks of life something to be joyous about. Take some time and think about the black roles models that are close to you, is it, your teacher, your doctor, or your youth worker?
things that have been achieved and will be achieved by those from some of the most difficult of social eras.
Most of our research came from www.black-history-month.co.uk a website that shares our view that black history should be celebrated all year round. If you’re interested in learning more about black history then this website is a great place to start. Written by Heather Boardman & Amy Solman
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t last, the day has come. Everyone is still trying to finish off their costumes and outfits, like the woman I can see trying to glue on the feathers, lying about on the floor. The atmosphere is electric. I can see people shaking from nerves but they are over the moon because of the day ahead. As I stand with my group, I know the moment had finally come, we are about to reap our rewards, we are about to stand tall and march in front of thousands of people. If you haven’t realised yet, I’m talking about the day we took part in the Kingston Carnival.
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On Sunday 2nd September, Kingston celebrated this annual event organised by Kingston Racial Equality Council (K.R.E.C). The day was aimed at promoting multiculturalism through a variety of performances and cultural food. This year’s carnival theme was “Freedom and Liberty” which to me is all about being able to do what you want without anyone judging you. Freedom is about freedom of speech, freedom of information, freedom of thought and freedom of expression. This day was a representation of all the diverse cultural groups that live in Kingston, it was a day of celebration and education.
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Y.O.F. divides a whopping £31 million between all the local authorities”.
The event started with a vibrant carnival procession beginning at Clarence Street, proceeding down to Kingston Market through the town centre and finally leading to the Guildhall where the Mayer of Kingston, Cllr Shiraz Miazr, officially opened the event. As I marched in the procession blowing my whistle and dancing to the variety of carnival rhythms I saw Kingston like I had never seen it before. From a distance I could see a human size shake away, women wearing big beautiful pink flamingo dresses and lights flashing on me as if I were a star. The live stage performances were amazing, the Korean Break dancers stole the show, Radio Jackie was blasting tunes from all over the world and young people from around the borough joined in the celebrations.
I was taking part in the carnival as part of R.C.A.S. (Raising Cultural Awareness Society), which is a group of young people who try to raise cultural awareness in the community and youth clubs of the borough. If you are a regular reader, you are more likely to remember us from the Black History Month event at Barnfield last October. During the summer, R.C.A.S. held library projects at Surbiton Library Hall where we made different flags, masks and banners for the Kingston Carnival procession. We were lucky enough to take part in the carnival, thanks to the contribution of the Youth Opportunity Fund (Y.O.F.).
Y.O.F. divides a whopping £31 million between all the local authorities to be used for things you would like to do and places you would like to go in your area. Kingston Youth Council are responsible for distributing Kingston’s share of the money. This means that young people like you make the decisions on what groups get funding for their projects. In this case the Kingston Youth Service and R.C.A.S. was granted £4000 to take part in the procession and have a stall at the Guildhall. If you would like to join the Youth Opportunity Fund panel and decide who gets the money contact Graham Mann-Smith on 07786702164. Otherwise, even if you don’t want to be part of the panel, you can still apply for funding, just visit: www.younglivin.org.uk
Also, if R.C.A.S sounds like your thing, all you have to do is turn up to the sessions on Thursday evenings at School Lane Youth Centre from 4:30pm – 7:00pm, or e-mail us at Melissa.Bob-Amara@rbk.kingston.gov.uk Article written by Kevin Arulrajah
MODELS WANTED
For Your chance to appear in future issues of Youth Unlimited email your picture to us younglivin@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
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What do YOU think about knife crime? Violent crime is on the rise, gangs are running our politicians seem to think they know the riot, and Britain’s young people are to blame- this answers, but what do Kingston’s young people is the opinion of the media today. The papers and have to say? the politicians believe we are facing a teenage Most of the young people we spoke to do generation with no morals and violent “ K n i f e believe that youth crime is on the dispositions, but is this really the amnesties rise – ‘It’s getting out of control’ is case? It would be nice to think m i g h t t a k e k n i v e s how one young person that this was wrong, but in fact it o f f t h e s t r e e t b u t described it – but they all have is partly true. There have been many highly publicised incidents d o e s n ’ t c h a n g e t h e different views on why it is situation.” happening and how we can try involving young people with knives and stop it. The most prominent view over the past year, including the death was that young people carry knives for their of twenty-three year old Mikey Brown at The Works nightclub in Kingston this June; and the image, to ‘look hard’. Some young people truly boy arrested on suspicion of the crime was only believe that carrying a knife will ‘give them street nineteen. In the same weekend, sixteen year old cred’. Another view was that ‘people carry knives Ben Hitchcock was stabbed in a gang fight which because it makes them feel safe’. But in reality, involved around forty young people. going out with a knife is only asking for trouble. Apart from the legal consequences –sentence for It seems that it’s spiralling out of control and all carrying a knife without a good reason is up to
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four years’ behind bars– you increase your Hearing from people who have been in the chances of injury massively. The statistics shows situation rather than just listening to teachers that the knife is far more likely to be turned on and politicians who don’t have first hand you and cause you harm rather than anyone else. experience would probably be far more effective. Research from the Youth Justice Board shows Its not, however, it’s not all about getting more youth clubs, but ‘finding ways to attract that 65% of young people who have carried these young people to get out of this a knife have had it used against “Ever ything way of life and do something themselves and the same survey costs so much productive’. One boy thought shows that 29% of students in money and all they that ‘we need more role models’ London schools have admitted to can do is be on the to aspire to, and people that carrying a knife. streets.” have dropped out of schools need more positive options. So what can we do about it? The authorities have brought in national knife amnesties and increased police presence on the Obviously we can’t change an entire culture streets, but in the end it’s down to us. We’re the overnight, but the biggest step we can take at ones living it; we’re the only ones who can stop the moment is to help those young people who it. Many of the young people we asked felt that persist on carrying knives understand that it knife amnesties might take knives off the street doesn’t improve how you look, and certainly but doesn’t change the situation. They thought doesn’t make you safer. that there is a lack of activities for young If you have any views or suggestions on the people: ‘everything costs so much ‘It’s matter of youth crime in Kingston and money and all they can do is be on getting London then go to www.younglivin.org.uk the streets’. One suggestion is for exout of cons to run workshops in youth c o n t r o l ’ centres to help show young people that it’s not worth turning to crime. Written by Natasha Patel and Vicki Exworthy
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Deep purple is definitely the colour for this autumn. The designers can’t get enough of it and neither can the high streets. The good thing is that it can be worn in a variety of shades without it looking to complicated.
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WANTED! Picture This
t’s a Saturday night and you’re out for a night of music. Even if rap isn’t your sort of thing you can’t deny that this is some of the best in the world. With the meaningful lyrics, heavy beat, and rushing sounds, the crowds pumping and everyone’s having a good time… you can’t help but enjoy yourself. This isn’t just a night of music; it’s a night of pure showmanship. I bet you’re thinking it’s Kano or some American hotshot, right? Actually you’ll find that this is in France and some of the world’s best rap artists are just across the channel; and you thought France was just about little cafés, fine wine and the Eiffel Tower! Music is just one of the things that might surprise you about what millions of young people are up to in other European cities. And even if music’s not your thing, there’s something for everyone, everywhere you go. If you have a passion for food how does visiting Belgium to sample the most mouth melting chocolate you will ever try sound? If literature is your game then why not go to Denmark to see the statue of Hans Christian Andersen. How would you like to visit countries full of diversity like these? Well, we are giving you the chance. If you want to find out more, read on…
YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU
In the summer of 2008 Kingston Youth Service is planning a youth initative for young people across the borough. A group of young people will travel to 2 or more neighbouring European countries of their choice to explore and socialise with the young people there. It gives everyone involved the opportunity to travel and discover a different lifestyle. There is so much to learn from visiting a place that you just can’t get from research on the internet, or from hearing about it. You actually have to be there and live it. You will be given the invaluable experience of travelling to another country and the opportunity to learn another language and meet new people. And not only that – the trip won’t cost you much at all; all you need to do is help fundraise. You’ll be given the chance to sample a new culture and see what life is like for young people living in a completely different area. A residential has been planned where you will meet the team and get to know
a bit about each other, make new friends and work out all the details.
There are only a certain amount of places so we have a selection and interview process in which our panel of young people will ask a series of questions.
If you’re 14 to 17years old, you can apply. Just follow the instructions below. If this sounds like your cup of tea (however cliché that sounds) then visit www.younglivin.org.uk where you can fill out a interview request form. Interviews will be held on Saturday 8th December in Kingston Town Centre. Written by Hannah Mribiha
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MYP stands for Member of Youth Parliament. As you may or may not know there is a UK Youth Parliament just like the National Parliament. The UK Youth Parliament is made up of MYP’s from each borough in the country. An MYP is selected annually by the young people within the borough. Last year’s MYP for Kingston was Paul Kenny and we want you to vote for Kingston’s next MYP. The main role of an MYP is to make sure that they represent the views of the young people within their borough. These views are then passed onto the national MP’s and local councillors so that changes can be made within your area.
Kingston Youth Service held a big brother style event with tasks for all of the candidates. This is to help you the voter to get a better view of the candidates. The tasks were scored by members of Kingston Youth Council. If the candidate got 6 stars they did really well and if they got 1 star they didn’t do as good as the others.
Task 1
Public Speaking
You would want your MYP to be able to speak in public to a large audience with confidence and flare to represent your views and opinions. “Why should young people be involved in local democracy?” was the title of their public speaking exercise. They were judged on their confidence, clarity, conciseness, engaging and body language. All the speakers made a strong case for young people to be involved at a local and national level.
Results
Albert Simango Darius Baird Jake Stamps Obinna Okeke Paul Edmunds
Stefeni Cownley
Task 2
Making Decision
Your MYP would be chairing meetings and making important decisions on behalf of Kingston’s young people. The group was given a scenario where they had to decide which of the 8 youth groups applying for a funding would be awarded a grant. The applications were very diverse, from a disabled young person applying for watersports provisions to a group of Muslim young women applying to do some activities. If you wish to be involved a real life decision making youth panel, please read the article on page 10.
They were assessed on the following criteria: dissecting relevant information, contribution to the task, logical thinking, listening skills, good judgement and asking relevant questions.
Results
Albert Simango Darius Baird Jake Stamps
Task 3
Moral Dilemma
You would want your MYP to be honest, trustworthy and a person with integrity. This exercise quizzed the candidates on their attitudes and opinions on youth related issues i.e. abortion, taking drugs, under age sex and the Police stop and search policy. The exercise was very difficult to score but it gives you a good indicator on whether the candidate’s attitudes and opinions are in line other young people.
Results
Albert Simango Darius Baird Jake Stamps Obinna Okeke Paul Edmunds
Stefeni Cownley
Obinna Okeke Paul Edmunds Stefeni Cownley
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iPod nano competition
It’s the small iPod with one very big idea: video!
Here is your chance to win a brand new video I-POD Nano worth £129. Interested? Keep reading! The young livin website is a site for young people in Kingston. It is a chance for young people to find out about events in the area, a chance to voice their opinions and get advice if needed. Young livin are offering you the opportunity to update your iPod or to finally own one. (The iPod you could win, has one very big idea: video.) The I-Pod plays up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. Entering this competition is free and all you have to do is email your answers, to the questions below to younglivin@rbk.kingston.gov.uk. Make sure you add your full name, address, date of birth and the name of the school you go to. All entries without these details will not be valid.
Questions
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What colour is the stress man on page 9? What article is the pink stress man on? What’s the answer to the question, the stress man is asking on page 10? What’s the answer to the question, the stress man is asking on page 12? What colour is the stress man, on the page, about a group of youths that will be travelling? What colour top is the girl wearing on the eating disorders page on young livin?
If you are associated with the Youth Unlimited magazine or any member of RBK staff you cannot enter the competition. You must be between the ages of 13 - 19 and live or go to school within the borough of Kingston. The closing date for this competition is 15th December 2007. The winner will be notified by 15th January 2008. Written by Niki Patel and Mayank Sharma
u o Y s d e e N d e t i m i l Youth Un Journalism
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Youth Unlimited! The only magazine to read for the youth of Kingston, created by the young people for…well, the young people! We are a Youth Service Magazine; qualified youth workers teamed with the best of Kingston’s notorious rabble to create a magazine that will interest and enthral, tantalise and tickle you. Each week we combine forces, combating the powers of boredom, bringing you up to the minute info on what’s up, what’s down and what’s just plain brilliant. Each Wednesday evening, 6:30 till’ 9p.m at the Devon Way Centre, Chessington, the gates of journalistic abandonment open and you could become apart of this creative free for all. Say what you want to say, to who you want to say it, each Wednesday evening, no holds bard. Our mag gets distributed around the borough to schools, youth centres, voluntary organisations and local shops with a circulation of 2000 – 3000 people. Has there ever been a better time to get the last word? We offer a chance to get creative, get opinionated and get to know new people. So if you fancy writing for Kingston’s most cutting edge and generally funky magazine come along and meet our friendly team on Wednesdays or… Text us at: 07795978328 Email us at: youthunlimited@rbk.kingston.gov.uk Phone us at: 020 8547 6792 New people are always welcome! Written by Alex Stone
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YOUTH EVENTS AND STUFF GOING ON
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YOUR LOCAL YOUTH CENTRES
, UTH SERVICE KINGSTON YO RVICES SE D CHILDREN LEARNING AN BARNFIELD Youth Centre Parkfields Road Kingston Surrey KT2 5LL 020 8547 6780 ALBANY PARK Canoeing and Sailing Centre Albany Mews Kingston KT2 5SL 020 8549 3066
SCHOOL LANE Youth Centre School Lane Surbiton Surrey KT6 7QJ 020 8547 6797 THE DEVON Way Centre Devon Way Chessington Surrey KT9 2RJ 020 8547 5815
CENTRAL Youth Office Guildhall One, Room 103 Guildhall Surrey KT1 1EU Email: youthservice@rbk.gov.uk
Tudor
Norbiton
Grove
Coombe Vale
Berrylands
SURBITON
Surbiton Hill
Alexandra
Beverley St James Old Malden
Tolworth and Hook Rise
Chessington North and Hook
Chessington South
SOUTH OF THE BOROUGH
Info for Young People In and Around Kingston & Richmond SEXUAL HEALTH
The Point Wolverton Centre, Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road Tues 4-6 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8974 9331
Sexwise Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 28 29 30 National AIDS Helpline . . . . . . . . . .0800 567 123
Ku19 @ Magic Roundabout Siddeley House, 50 Canbury, Park Road, Kingston Mon 3.30-6.30pm . . . . . . . . . . . . 020 8974 9252 Ku19 @ Hawks Road Hawks Pharmacy Regent House, Hawks Road, Kingston, KT1 3DG Wed 3.30-5pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020 8546 1115 Ku19 @ YMCA YMCA, 49 Victoria Road, Surbiton Thurs 3.30-6.30pm . . . . . . . . . . . 020 8549 6323 TRAVEL
Train Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08457 484950
London Travel Information . . . . . .020 7222 1234 National Express Coach Enquires . .0990 808080 GENERAL WELFARE & BENEFITS ADVICE
Kingston Citizens Advice Bureau Neville House, 55 Eden Street, Kingston, KT1 1BW Walk-in Monday, Tuesday & Friday 11.30 - 1.30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0870 126 4019
DICKERAGE Adventure Playground Dickerage Lane New Malden Surrey KT3 3EQ 020 8942 1707
MALDENS AND COOMBE
Canbury
St Marks
KINGSNYMPTON Youth Centre Kingsnympton Park Estate Kingston Hill Surrey KT2 7RR 020 8547 6790
Coombe Hill
KINGSTON TOWN
Richmond Citizens Advice Bureau Linfield House, 26 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2NA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08457 0505152/020 894 2501 GENERAL HEALTH
NHS Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 4647 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Kingston Information Dealers
(Drug and Alcohol Support). . . . . .0786 753 6967 Email: id@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0800 776600
Release – drugs & legal advice helpline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020 7729 9904 EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT
Kingston Connexions Swan House, 51 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1LQ Walk-in: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9am-5pm, Weds 10.30am-5pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8410 4105
CfBT Connexions 1 Ilex House, 94 Holly Road, Twickenham TW1 4HF Mon – Fri 9.30am-5.30pm . . . . . .020 8891 6162 COUNSELLING & SUPPORT
Off the Record 2 Church Street, Twickenham Tues, weds, thurs 4-8pm Fri, 2.30-6.30pm Sat, 10am-2pm (Deborah Kerpner) . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8744 1644
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SEARCHLIGHT Youth Centre Kingston Road Kingston Surrey KT3 3RX 020 8547 6780
FOUNTAIN Youth Centre 1 Kingston Road New Malden Surrey KT3 3PE 020 85476797
THE VENNER Youth Centre The Manor Drive Worcester Park KT4 7LG 0208 8547 5815
Magic Roundabout Siddeley House 50 Canbury Park Road Kingston (Megan Dawson) .. . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8974 9252 KINGSTON SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODTEAMS
Alexandra Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8721 2516 Berrylands Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020 87212002 Beverley Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020 8721 2750 Canbury Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8721 5882
Chessington North Team. . . . . . . 020 8721 2001
Chessington South Team. . . . . . . .020 8721 2001 Coombe Hill Team. . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8721 2804 Coombe Vale Team. . . . . . . . . . . .020 8721 2515
Grove Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8721 2588 Norbiton Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8721 2000 Old Malden Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . 020 8721 2517 St James Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8721 2595
St Marks Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020 8721 2044
Surbiton Hill Team. . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8721 2518
Tolworth Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020 8721 2045 Tudor Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020 87212580 Ki