Grangetown Youth Club

Credit Crunch and Students

studentAcct — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:57:16 +0000

Credit crunch has effected young people in many ways such as:

increased prices of many goods,
foods
clothes
bus fares
cinema

This has influenced the social life of many teenagers and young people. They may feel as though they are limited from certain things due to less money. This has began from the lack of jobs available. Many are not being employed (especially from the BRG areas) and many are losing their jobs, cars and even homes.

As a solution, we must all realise that money does not grow on trees! We should try to save and not waste money.

Perhaps rent a DVD and watch it at home.
Or sign up for training courses to get experienced, ready for employment
Buy cheaper products, don’t always go for the expensive option!! (TRY THE DOCKS SHOPS LOL)

Students have also wanted to say a big thank you to the Local Education Authority for giving over 16’s who are still in education motivation - EMA! ox

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:00:54 +0000

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, known internationally as The International Award for Young People, offers a way to improve yourself, your CV, and your prospects while having fun. The Award will teach you how to work as part of a team. You’ll learn things about yourself you never suspected, discover resources and reserves you never knew you had.

You will gain new skills and interests, and make new friends. You’ll have something to put in your CV and mention in interviews. But most importantly, you’ll enjoy yourself. You’ll have a laugh. And hopefully, afterwards, you’ll be able to say you’re glad you took part.

A Bronze DofE programme has 4 sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. You need be at least 14 years old to start a Bronze programme and you must do a minimum of 3 months activity for each of the Volunteering, Physical and Skills sections, and plan, train for and do a 2 day (1 night) Expedition.

You also have to spend an extra three months on one of the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections. It’s your choice which one and, though you can change your mind later, you should decide which section you want to do for longer at the beginning. Knowing how long you’re going to do it for will help you to set your aims for the sections.

This table shows what you need to do:

Welcome

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:28:28 +0000

Thanks for stopping by the new online home for the Grangetown Youth Club.

The Grangetown Information Shop / Buzz Cafe offers information and advice to young people and the community. We have two computer suites, a social cafe and meeting area, discussion group areas and a chill out zone. We run issue-based sessions covering citizenship, racism, bullying, health issues, drug awareness and more. Study support sessions are also available to give young people assistance with project work and homework.

Be sure to check out our Timetable to find out when our provisions run. Each session at the Buzz has much, much more to offer - come & see for yourself…You miss it, you miss out!