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Get clued up on Enviro-crime

Coming soon to Clued Up a great new game all about Enviro-crime.

Dog fouling, graffiti, dumping rubbish and damaging property can spoil our communities, parks and the spaces that we should be able to enjoy. Clued up on Enviro crime is coming soon… watch this space to find out how you can become an Enviro-crime buster and help make your community a nicer place to live.

Wellingtons in the Park – April 3rd 2010

Wellington St Matthew’s Scout Group is holding a massive event on April 3rd in West Park to celebrate 100 years of scouting.

Come along between 10am and 4pm and take part in loads of great activities. There’ll be a welly throwing competition, a code cracking treasure hunt, a silent auction - where you can get your hands on a signed Hull FC shirt, bouncy castles and everything from craft making to circus skills. So come down to West Park and join in the fun!

Coming soon Clued up on scouting - find out loads more about the scouting organisation and how to get involved. Click here (link opens in a new window) to find out more about scouting or email wsm100@wsmscouts.org.uk to find out about Wellington St Matthew’s Scout Group.

Spotlight Awards 2010

Get ready to make your nominations for the 2010 Spotlight Awards!

The Spotlight Awards are for children and young people who have achieved amazing things. Whether it’s showing courage, helping others, or overcoming barriers to succeed in sport, arts, or at school – now is the time for Hull’s children and young people to be recognised for their achievements.

There will also be awards for adults who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their work with children and young people.

The second annual Spotlight Awards will be presented in a glamorous ceremony at the KC Stadium in May.

Visit the Spotlight Awards website (link opens in new window) to nominate or get tickets for the big night.

Success for cycling scheme

Hull's cycling scheme in East Park has won the first BBC Power of Sport award in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire for opening up opportunities for disabled children and young people to get cycling.

Specially adapted cycles are provided for children and young people with disabilities who may never have had the chance to ride a bike before.

The project, run by Simon Berry from KIDS, on behalf of Hull City Council, was developed after pupils from Frederick Holmes Special School told of the need for a cycling scheme for disabled children and young people in the city.

10th Hull Young People’s Parliament

On Tuesday 20th October, 178 children and young people from all over the city came together at The Guildhall for the tenth Hull Young People's Parliament.  The children and young people discussed education in Hull. You can find out more in the report below.  

Paper chain report

On 7 November 2008,children and young people across Hull took part in the second annual Children's Takeover Day organised by Hull City Council's Children's Fund.

Children and young people were asked to write their ideas about how to make Hull a family friendly city on a slip of paper sent to all Hull schools. All the slips containing the ideas were joined together to make giant paper chains unveiled on the pitch at the KC Stadium. You can read about the event in the report below.

These ideas have been turned into a report which will be sent to people in Hull City Council who make decisions about what happens in the city. Read the report below.

NEW Children and Young People’s Disability Information Pack and DVD

Ryan Snitch from Malet Lambert and Sean Kemp from Northcott, were the lucky winners of VIP invitations to the launch of the brand new Children and Young People’s Disability Information Pack and DVD at the Hull Christmas Lights Switch On.

The new Information Pack and DVD is full of useful information about services for disabled children and young people in Hull. The DVD has been made especially for children and young people who have disabilities or additional needs and shows lots of fun, exciting things to do in Hull. So if you have a disability or maybe some additional needs why not ring (01482) 318318 and ask for your FREE copy or email fis@hullcc.gov.uk.

Don't forget if you find it hard to read online, Browsealoud is a free tool that reads web pages aloud. Find out more here.

Aiming High newsletter

The Aiming High newsletter is for disabled children and their families. Click here to download the latest edition.

We need your help!

We need as many people in Hull as possible to support a bid to bring the 2018 World Cup to Hull. 

You can do your bit by visiting the England 2018 bid website and following the instructions to show your support for Hull’s bid.

11 Million Takeover Day

On Friday 6 November 2009, children and young people across Hull took part in the third annual Children's Takeover Day. This was a special day when children and young people across the country had their voices heard and got involved in decision-making.

Children from primary schools in Hull attended an event at the City Hall, organised by Hull Children’s Fund, to help ‘takeover’ their school councils. As well as learning how to be heard and have a say, children developed ‘Top Ten Tips’ to be shared with all Hull primary schools.

You can find out more about Children's Takeover Day at: http://www.11million.org.uk/

What this space for news on the day!

Sporting Heroes & Champions Awards 2009 tickets

Hull & East Yorkshire’s Sporting Heroes and Champions Awards 2009 are taking place on Thursday 26 November at Hull City Hall and you could be there along with your favourite local sports stars!

Tickets for the balcony seats are available from Hull City Hall box office, priced at £10 each. Call 01482 226 655 for more details.

Respect your pets on Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night is coming soon so follow these simple tips to help protect your pets from fireworks.

Macbeth is coming to town!!

Interact @ Hull Truck Theatre are proud to present “Something Wicked this Way Comes”  by Macbeth.  Young people can experience Shakespeare’s work like never before with fun interactive workshops. From witches, to war, to a murderous wife, it offers a fantastic look into the world of Macbeth and your chance to be part of the Schools Workshop Tour 2009.

Click here to see the video www.somethingwickedthiswaycomes.co.uk

Schools Matinees performances take place at 1.30pm on:
Tuesday  17 November 2009
Thursday  19 November 2009
Tuesday  24 November 2009
Thursday 26 November 2009

Education Group rates £6.50 for 10+ people

Contact Hull Truck Theatre Box Office on 01482 323 638 or visit www.hulltruck.co.uk

Calling all entrepreneurs…

Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership is organising an exciting competition for young people aged 21 and under. To take part you will need to develop an enterprising idea either within the community or as a business idea.

The competition is for Facebook friends of Hull Youth Enterprise Partnerships or a friend of someone aged under 21 that registers in time. So go to Hull Youth Enterprise Partnerships Facebook site to find out more. The first prize is £500 supported by Hull business Arco and the second £250 supported by the Co-operative Group.

Once you’ve registered as a friend of Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership look out for more information in early October on Facebook. The exact details of the competition will be announced on Monday 16th November and entries will have to be in by 12 noon on Saturday 21st November.

Find out more at: www.youthenterprise-hull.co.uk

Response to resolutions put forward by the 7th Hull Young People’s Parliament

The 7th Hull Young People’s Parliament took place on 14th October 2008 and focused on issues relating to crime. The children and young people agreed eight items, called resolutions, for the Children and Young People’s Delivery Board to consider and respond to. Click here to read the Board’s response.