Below are some key points and news from the recent Carlisle Youth Workers Forum meeting which may be of interest to Scout leaders and young people:-
Youth Council:-
Youth Councils are being created in 6 areas across Cumbria. They are currently looking for more young people who would like to join the planning group. The planning group are looking at how best to launch and promote the Youth Council to young people across Cumbria, including the nomination, voting and appointment process of the Youth Council itself. If you are interested contact Claire at claire.dyson@brathay.org.uk
Cumbria Youth Support Services:-
at Cumbria Council want to carry out a needs analysis of young people aged 13-19yrs in Cumbria, i.e. they want to ask you what's important for you and your friends! You would need to complete 3 online questionaires, starting in December. If you're interested then Joanne King needs to know ASAP at
01228 226939, joanne!.king@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Police Independent Advisory Group (North Cumbria) are seeking young people who would like to sit on the panel.
Young Inspectors:- want to earn £25/ session? Young inspectors are required to review services on offer. For more details contact Lucy at lucy.maynard@brathay.org.uk
Youth Bank:- a small grant that local groups can apply for. The full guidelines can be found at Cumbria Community Foundation.
Livingwell Trust, Carlisle are having Christmas Fair on 4th Dec at 12pm.
