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CONTENTS Our youth. Our say.

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I ran for Youth MP because I think young people deserve a say. This is our youth; we need to make it count by standing up and making sure decision makers know about the issues that are important to us.

get more active and have fun doing it

As Youth MP I’ll be backing the Youth Parliament’s campaign to ensure that schools teach a curriculum that prepares us for life. This curriculum would teach us the basic life skills we need such as how to manage our money once we leave school. So many people have told me they’ve left school feeling lost and confused, and this is exactly what a Curriculum for Life could change.

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I’ll also be talking to young people about safety and the things we can do together to make sure all young people in Westminster feel safe where they live.

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I’m not here to revolutionise Westminster. I’m here to campaign on the issues I know matter to you. I’m here because we deserve our say.

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If you have any questions for me, or your new Deputy Youth MP, Enkhuchral Mergen, contact us at westminsteryouthmp@westminster.gov.uk

Aby Mur r ay

Youth MP, Westminster westminsteryouthmp @ westminster.gov.uk

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FIND YOURSELF A MENTOR

Written by Enkhuchral Mergen, 17, Mohamed Hammeda, 15 and Semhar Teklu, 17, members of the Westminster Youth Council.

When you’re thinking about getting a job it can be hard to know where to start. A mentor is an adult who has years of work experience and can meet with you on a regular basis to help you make the right decisions. “ I want to wor k in T V pr oduction and my mentor has intr oduce d me to he r ne twor ks and answe r e d all my questions. Hav ing a mentor is a gr e at way to me e t pr ofessionals in the industr y you want to wor k in.”

Sam Molloy, 22.

“M y mentor L or r aine has helpe d me to come up with a cle ar job hunting str ate gy, helpe d me apply for inte r nships, and my CV is r e ally star ting to take shape.

It’s br illiant to have a one-toone session to discuss my car e e r development.” Nian Ali, 20.

The Youth VolEmploy Mentoring Scheme is run

by One Westminster and matches young people (16-25) starting their careers with mentors.

If you’re interested in being matched up with a mentor contact Nathalie Lam at n.lam@ onewestminster.org.uk or 0750 122 7792.

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“I applie d for the mentor ing sche me be cause I want to wor k in banking but no one in my imme diate ne twor k wor ks in the industr y. M y mentor Gail wor ks for Lloyds Bank and has be en gr e at at explaining the v ar ious car e e r r outes av ailable to me.

He r insight has made me fe el mor e confident about se cur ing my dr e am job.”

Ikr ah Hussain, 20.

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Do stereotypes and oth er people’s views stop you from be ing active and doing what you en joy? Are you worried about what pe ople will think if you sweat when you do sport, or if your hair goes all ov er the place?

If boys don’t need to wo rry about it, why should we?

For some people it ma y not be an issue; however for me when it comes to being active I always worry ab out people judging me, so I do a few things to help me relax and forget ab out my worries: I go to activities with my friends because we’re bound to have a laugh. Many of them are better at the activities we’re do ing than I am so they are able to teach me new skills or tricks, lau gh at me when I make mistakes of epic proportions, then help me up so I can get back on my fee t, and vice versa. It’s a win-win sit uation.

Me and my friends tak e a lot of pride in our kit – but alw ays put comfort first. We get de cked out in our Nikes or Puma Su edes and hit the gym or the field feeling inspired and ready to ge t moving.

Sometimes we sign up to all gir l sessions, because in that environment there’ s no pressure. It’s you and the gir ls, no worries.

So stop thinking about what people think, get out there and move!

There are lots of girls only activities in Westminster and you can find them in the Active Westminster Guide at westminster . gov.uk/edit-active.

You can also apply for an ActiveWestminster card to get free swimming and other discounts at Westmins ter leisure centres.

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Free drop-in weight lifting and fitness sessions.

When: Tuesdays, 6.15-8.15pm Venue: St. Andrew’s Youth Club, Alec Wizard House, 12 Old Pye Street, SW1P 2DG Ages: 14-19

Learn new moves and create your own dance crew.

Compose, record and create your own mixes using Avid Pro Tools.

When: Fridays, 6-7.30pm

When: Saturdays, 11am-1pm

Venue: Westminster Academy, The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ

Venue: The London Centre for Carnival Arts, 1 Chippenham Mews, W9 2AN

Ages: 13-19

Ages: 12+

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Love musicals? Head down to West End LIVE on Trafalgar Square for a line-up of free shows from London’s best-loved West End musicals.

When: 20th and 21st June Where: Trafalgar Square westendlive.co.uk @WestEndLIVE facebook.com/WestEndLive

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GOOD VIBES

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Get ready for summer festivals in Westminster with SouthWestFest in SW1, from 19th-28th June, and Paddington Festival, across Paddington, from July-August. Film festivals, comedy, music and more. southwestfest.org.uk paddingtonfestival.co.uk

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Become a member at any Westminster library and you can download your favourite magazines straight to your phone, tablet or laptop, for free.

Visit westminster.gov.uk/edit-city-save for full details of all offers. Some offers are only available with a Westminster City Save card, which you must be aged 16 or over to register for.

If you’re not 16 you can still get great discounts on sport and leisure including free swimming. Apply for an ActiveWestminster card at your local leisure centre. Visit westminster.gov.uk/ edit-sport. Terms and conditions apply – check online for full details, westminster.gov.uk/edit-city-save

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the career ladder.

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If you’re looking to build up your experience and boost your CV, volunteering is a good first step.

Find volunteering opportunities at westminster. gov.uk /editvolunteering

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