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FRIDAY 1 JULY 2016

SATURDAY 2 JULY 2016

VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

PATTI SMITH AND HER BAND TV ON THE RADIO

WARPAINT GHOSTPOET

JAMIE XX CAT POWER

TODD TERJE AND THE OLSENS BLOOD ORANGE / KAMASI WASHINGTON

PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

LD E R V O SI W LU A XC E

SUNDAY 3 JULY 2016

Carole King FOR THE FIRST TIME

Tapestry PERFORMING

VERY SPECIAL GUEST

LOUISE GOFFIN

PLUS MANY MORE

SATURDAY 09 JULY 2016

FRIDAY 8 JULY 2016

SPECIAL GUESTS

ALABAMA SHAKES WOLF ALICE

MYSTERY JETS / NICK MULVEY BAABA MAAL / BØRNS THE VERY BEST / BEATENBERG / BAIO PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

SUNDAY 10 JULY 2016

STEVIE WONDER VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

OLLY MURS ELLA EYRE

JAMIE LAWSON / NATHAN SYKES PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS

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TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT TO CHANGE

t to say “thank you”.

As your new Youth MP I first of all wan le in Westminster Thank you to the over 7,000 young peop tions and Elec h who cast their votes in the 2016 Yout MP. h elected me as their new Yout Now the real work begins. make a change in I ran for Youth MP because I want to zing place. It’s a ama an Westminster. Westminster is t of London and full hear the in t righ vibrant environment things we can do to of opportunities. But there are still ted to fix all the improve it. In my manifesto I said I wan voted for me You will.

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I can only do that if I know what is real ng my year as Youth What do you want me to fight for duri Youth MP, Nishat uty MP? Let me know, or your new Dep inster.gov.uk stm @we hmp Uddin, at westminster yout

Youth MP, Westminster westminster youthmp @ westminster.gov.uk

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6 ENT ER TA INED what’s on in Westminster this summer

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meet inspiring young people from your city

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ddah, 14, Article by Nourhan Me School ital The Grey Coat Hosp Did you know that young people aged 16-24 are the most likely to be in an abusive relationship? Your words can make a big difference when a friend talks to you about their relationship issues. But would you be able to spot the signs of abuse? Would you know the right thing to say? Do you #SpeakSense?

When the Westminster Youth Council approached me about helping them with a campaign about ending abuse in young relationships I didn’t realise the scale of the issue. One in five young people, the majority girls but also boys, have been physically abused by a partner.

Abuse doesn’t just have to be physical.

If someone is checking their girlfriend or boyfriend’s phone without their permission, saying things to scare them in any way, getting angry when they spend time with other people, monitoring their daily activities, calling them names or humiliating them, threatening to spread rumours or tell their secrets – that person is being abusive.

Our campaign, Speak Sense, helps young people recognise the signs of an abusive relationship and know what to say to their friends, if they are being abused or being abusive towards someone. Lots of people might not recognise things such as your boyfriend telling you not to wear a particular top as a warning sign.

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The warning signs of an abusive relationship can often be really subtle.

By knowing what to say we can help our friends get out of bad relationships, and stop others from doing things that are abusive. So make sure you know what to look out for. And once you spot the signs, know the right thing to say – Speak Sense.

If you a re worried a bout a friend In an abusive relationship:

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Being abusive:

Believe your friend. It can be hard to understand when you’re not in that situation, but remember to listen to and trust what your friend is telling you.

Be supportive. Many people who are abused feel ashamed or guilty even though it’s not their fault. The more supported your friend feels, the easier it could be for them to deal with what’s happening.

Avoid pressuring your friend. If your friend decides to stay in the relationship, don’t give up on them.

Leaving someone can be a big step, especially without the right support.

Help them get support. Encourage your friend to visit speaksense.org for a list of services, professionals and helplines that can help. You can also speak in confidence to these helplines if you’re unsure what to do.

Challenge their behaviour.

Abuse is never OK, no matter the circumstances. Let your friend know that what they are doing is not OK and that you don’t agree with their behaviour. Excuses are common, but try to avoid playing down the seriousness of the situation.

Help them get support. At speaksense.org there are lots of professionals and helplines that can talk to people who are being abusive.

You could either let your friend know about these services, or contact them yourself.

Stay safe. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to your friend, but are worried they may be hurting someone, you can talk about it in confidence with one of the professionals listed on speaksense.org

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What are you searching for?

Whether it’s how to create a winning CV, inform ation about your options when you fin ish school, apprenticeships an d training, housing advice, or he lp if you’re a young parent or care r, you can find it all online at west minster.gov.uk / young-westminste r

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Scale walls in these fun sessions with qualified trainers, suitable for all levels and ages.

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When: Thursdays, 5.15-6.15pm (for ages 7-16), 7-8.30pm (for ages 16+) Where: Seymour Leisure Centre, Seymour Place, W1H 5TJ Ages: 7-16+ Costs: £14.80 for juniors, £22 for over 16s

Come along for free football kick about sessions for all levels and abilities, hosted by Chelsea Kickz.

When: Tuesdays, 6-8pm Where: Churchill Gardens Estate, Churchill Road, SW1V 8RU Ages: 11-19 Just turn up and join in.

better.org.uk/venues/ Seymour-leisure-centre

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D THEATRE FREE WEST EN 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: 18th and 19th June Where: Trafalgar Square westendlive.co.uk @WestEndLive

Get ready for summer festivals in Westminster with SouthWestFest in SW1, from 8th-26th June, and Paddington Festival from June-September. Film festivals, comedy, music and more. southwestfest.org.uk paddingtonfestival.co.uk

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London’s summer extravaganza Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park returns from 1st-10th July 2016, with a huge line-up of stars. As well as back-to-back weekend concerts, the site will be open and free to access during the week, with free and ticketed activities including open-air cinema, Gorilla Circus and a street food market.

Find out more at bst-hydepark.com

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To win two tickets to see Massive Attack, plus other great bands, tell us your favorite thing about Edit. Email edit@westminster. gov.uk by Monday 6th June 2016. Tickets are general admission only and you must be under 19 years-old to take part.

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Find more tips online at westminster.gov.uk/ edit-exam-stress

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COULD VOLUNTEERING HELP YOU LAND YOUR

DREAM JOB? student Yehia Nasr, a 21-year-old philosophy as a rs ntee volu don, Lon at King’s College er at offic ons icati mun com and ia social med the charity One Westminster.

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“It’s been beneficial in more ways than meet just professionally. It’s been great to has ever yone at One Westminster and helped boost my confidence.” rience If you’re looking to build up your expe a is ring ntee volu CV, and boost your good first step. Find lots of great volunteering opportunities at westminster.gov.uk/volunteering

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