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Library activities this half term

by Claire Young on 20 October, 2017

If you’re looking for something to keep your primary school age children occupied this half term, why not try out some of the fun activities at our local libraries. Pirate pandemonium Pirate themed crafts. Thornbury Library – Monday 23 October, 11am to 12 midday Yate Library – Tuesday 24 October, 10.30am to 12 midday Winterbourne […]

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Have your say on activities for young people

by Claire Young on 12 October, 2017

Are you a young person or part of an organisation who is or would like to be involved in providing positive activities for young people? If so, now is the time to have your say on how South Glos Council should support activities for young people. You can find out more on their consultation website. There […]

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Find out more about fostering

by Claire Young on 27 July, 2017

South Glos are currently looking for foster carers for every background to care for children and young people who have had a difficult start in life. You can find out more at a Fostering Information Evening in Yate on Thursday 3 August. It runs from 7pm to 9pm at the Badminton Road Council Offices. For […]

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Young people aged 17 or 18 are being urged to register to vote in time for the General Election on 8th June. New figures just released by the Electoral Reform Society show that the proportion of school leavers on the electoral roll dropped by over a quarter between 2013 and 2016 – with most of […]

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Have your say on children’s mental health strategy

by Claire Young on 7 November, 2016

South Glos Council is asking for your views on a strategy for Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing. They are looking for views from a whole range of people – service users, their families, carers, the general public, current and potential future providers, care workers, health partners and other stakeholders. You can find out […]

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Reminder – Youth Club now open

by Claire Young on 15 August, 2016

Frampton Cotterell Youth Club is now up and running at the Brockeridge Centre! Years 7 & 8 can go along on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and for Year 9 and upwards it’s Thursdays 7pm to 9pm. Both sessions cost only 50p and will give young people a chance to talk and do fun activities. […]

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Foster Care fortnight

by Claire Young on 17 May, 2016

Foster Care Fortnight started on Monday. If you think you could make a difference in child’s life, you can find out more at a drop-in session being held at the Badminton Road council offices on Tuesday 24th May from 7pm to 9pm. Social workers and existing foster carers will be able to answer your questions […]

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Calling young archaeologists

by Claire Young on 31 March, 2016

Are you – or do you know – someone aged 16 to 18 who is interested in archaeology? As a result of a bequest from the late Mick Aston, the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society (BGAS) will provide bursaries of up to £300 per year to support young people living in Gloucestershire, including South Gloucestershire, and […]

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Reporting child abuse

by Claire Young on 4 March, 2016

A national awareness campaign highlighting the crucial role people can play in reporting child abuse and neglect launched this week. Child abuse is any action by another person – adult or child – that causes significant harm to a child. It can be physical, sexual or emotional, but can just as often be about a […]

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Youth provision latest

by Claire Young on 27 November, 2015

The working group comprised of representatives from Frampton Cotterell, Westerleigh and Winterbourne Parish Councils agreed the spec for the contract to run the Youth Club at their last meeting. Frampton Cotterell Parish Council, who will hold the contract with the provider, has since approved the working group’s proposal. Three organisations that provide youth services in […]

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