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06/03/2010
Half of children experience age discrimination
Around a half of children and young people have been victims of age discrimination, according to a recent survey.
The survey, carried out by ICM for the Children's Rights Alliance for England (Crae) found that 49 per cent of seven- to 17-year-olds said they have been treated unfairly because of their age.
Around a quarter of the same age group say they are treated unfairly during everyday activities such as shopping or using public transport.
A course for young drivers which aims to teach them about the practicalities of owning a car from working in a garage to learning to drive. Spaces still available.
Contact Lynn at Mearns Community centre for more info 01561 378 298
Dodgy local youth worker Dave getting breathalised before getting locked in the cells!
First Youth Cafe Open Mic Night!
If you would like to perform on open mic night just turn up - 15minute slots available.
All young people aged 12 18 welcome!
7:00 9:30 pm every Friday @ The Venue. Admission £1
For more info call 01561 378298
Tonight - MOVIE NIGHT Screening TWILIGHT!
Next Week - Pool Competition
17/02/10
Youth Transport for the Mearns
Youth workers have been opening the St. Laurence Hall every monday night providing young people with a place to hang out with their mates and play music. From Monday 22nd there will be a mini bus going around the Mearns to pick folk up. The service will cost £1 and provides return travel to and from Laurencekirk. Please fill out the form on here if you need a lift.
17/02/10
The Youth Cafe is back!
Chill out with you M8S @ the Mearns Youth Café every Friday NYT
All young people aged 12 18 welcome!
7:00 9:30 pm every Friday @ The Venue. Admission £1
Hot chocolate, fruit smoothies, panninis and more...
Youth Café Staffed by youth workers
For more info call 01561 378298
EAT, CHILL, PLAY
26th February : Open mic night FREE hot chocolate and snacks
5th March: Movie Night popcorn/ slush puppies
12th March: Pool competition/internet safety
19th March: To be confirmed
If you would like to perform on open mic night just turn up - 15minute slots available.
20/01/10
Nominations open for the Young Scot Awards 2010
The nominations for the Young Scot Awards 2010, run in partnership with the Sunday Mail, are now open. The Awards recognise and celebrate the amazing things young people are doing everyday across Scotland. There are 13 categories inclduing Sport, the Arts, Volunteering, Community and much more. The winners will be announced at a glitzy ceremony held in the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on Thursday 29th April 2010.
If you know a young person who you think deserves to be recognised, then please log on to
Young Scot Awards 2010
From the Borders to the Shetland Islands young scot want to know about the young people who make Scotland feel proud!
In 2006 young scot launched the very first Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards,and now five years on the event is bigger and better than ever. On Thursday 29th April 2010 over 500 guests will attend the glittering awards ceramony to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland's Young People in 2009.
Do you know an unsung hero who deserves to be recognised?
Do you know someone who works tirelessly to improve their community and/or country?
Or is there a young person in the public eye that inspires you?
There are 13 awards, from sports to cultural diversity, democracy and citizenship and volunteering. Simply go to the Nominate Now page and make your nomination for the young person you think has really made a difference to people's lives this year. The final 3 people in each category will get a VIP invitation to attend the awards ceremony the Glasgow Hilton Hotel on Thursday 29th April.
Fraser Thomson joins youth forum shock!
We interview Matthew Clark
"He is not as good at the ukelele as me!"
Thomson responds with "At least mine was more than a chicken and I can play a G-chord. Ukelele pride!"
The debate continues...
K&M POCKET GUIDE!
The K&M pocket guide is complete!
The K&M pocket guide is a guide to life in the Mearns made by young people for young people. The Mearns Youth Forum teamed up with the Portlethen Action Team and the Stonehaven Monday Night Youth Group to make this totally rad pocket guide. The pocket guide has heaps of good information on many topics what effect young folks in the now a-days. We are all totally stoked about the pocket, and it will available for you young peeps in medical centres and the like.
Find out more about the pocket guide here
This site has been funded by the
Aberdeenshire Community Safety Partnership and the Mearns Community Schools Network
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