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20th November - Young People's Partnership Meeting

If you are aged between 11 and 25, the Young People’s Partnership would like to find out how we can work to make communities safer for everyone. Fear of Crime Substance misuse Violence in the Home Anti-social Behaviour There will...

5x60

5x60 is a new website all about about getting active for at least 60 minutes, 5 times a week. It doesn’t have to be all at once! A 10 minute walk to school, a 20 minute kickabout and a half-hour...

Afasic

Afasic is aiming to set a new world record for “the most people simultaneously performing sign language to a song at different venues” on 22nd October 2008 at 9.30 to raise awareness of children and young people affected by the...

Business in the Community's ‘ready for work’ programme

Business in the Community's ‘ready for work’ programme is currently registering individuals aged 18 and over for the September programme. If you are supporting someone who is interested in gaining the confidence and skills needed to get into sustainable employment...

Calling all young adults (18+ years) who have a physical and or sensory impairment.

Flintshire Disability Forum is launching a new Social Group for young people (over 18), who have physical or sensory impairments. Meetings will take place at St. Francis Church Hall, Chester Road, Sandycroft, CH5 2QN on Wednesdays (between 1pm and 3pm)...

Caring for People, Caring for Money Project

“Young/Young Adult Carers and Parent Carers between 16 and 24 years are invited to learn about Money Matters” The project aims to work with between 40-50 young/young adult carers aged 16 to 24, through the provision of four free three...

Changes in tobacco law

From 1st October 2007 it became illegal to sell tobacco products to people under the age of 18 (an increase from 16) in England and Wales. The change included cigarettes, cigars, tobacco for roll your own and pipes as well...

Children's Commissioner launches new freephone service for children and young people all over Wales.

Children’s Commissioner for Wales today (23 May) launched a new freephone and freetext service for children and young people all over Wales, giving them the opportunity to get advice and support with any issues or problems they may have. The...

IT access in the community

Netcafe Internet Cafe The Netcafe is located in Shotton on Chester Road West. The Netcafe has a number of computers that can be used to surf the Internet and to work on for a small charge. The cafe also serves...

Interview with a young ChildLine volunteer

What motivated you to become a ChildLine counsellor? As a young person I went through a long period of time being bullied at school. I contemplated taking my own life but then somebody gave me ChildLine’s number 0800 1111. As...

Keeping your information safe on social networking sites.

A new website has been set up by the Information Commissioner’s Office. It is there to help young people understand their information rights and to give advice on safe social networking and protecting your identity online. Click here to check...

Myth Buster - Economic Migrants

This information leaflet has been produced to answer some commonly asked questions about economic migrants. Myth Buster...

NEW Beaver Group in Saltney

‘Scouting in Flintshire’ is looking to set up a new Beaver section in Saltney Ferry in September. This section will be for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 yrs. If you are interested in attending the group or becoming...

NEW LGBT Group - FUSION

FUSION will be reforming on 13th November, 2008 Fusion is a group for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people. We are looking for new & old members to tell us what you want from your club. If you...

Parentline Plus

Family life can sometimes be difficult. Parents and carers juggle caring for children alongside demanding situations – birth, death, marriage, divorce, changing schools, jobs or moving house. Sometimes parents might not know where to turn for help, support or a...

Snowdonia Youth Initiative

Aim: “Providing education in sustainable living through outdoor experiences in the Snowdonia environment.” This is an amazing opportunity for you! If you’re aged between 14 and 25 years you can become involved in this superb project in Snowdonia – which...

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The Children & Young People's Plan 2008-11

The Children & Young People's Partnership is delighted to launch the Flintshire Children and Young People’s Plan that will cover the period from April 2008 – March 2011. The Plan, and the actions within it, focuses on addressing the priority...

Wanted: young people to join ‘Gwirforce’

GwirVol is a uniquely Welsh, diverse partnership promoting, supporting and driving forward youth volunteering. Gwirforce is a group which has a vital part to play in this partnership. So what is Gwirforce? Gwirforce is a diverse panel of young, spontaneous...

What About Money

The Financial Services Authority (FSA), the UK's main financial regulator, has launched a new information website aimed at young adults. Described as a "one-stop shop" for information about money, it aims to give guidance about getting, saving and spending money....