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FRIDAY 1 JULY 2016

VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

PATTI SMITH AND HER BANDTV ON THE RADIO

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PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

MASSIVE ATTACK

SUPPORTING MEDECINS

SANS FRONTIERES

SATURDAY 2 JULY 2016

CAT POWERTODD TERJE AND THE OLSENS

BLOOD ORANGE / KAMASI WASHINGTONPLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

JAMIE XX

SUNDAY 3 JULY 2016

LOUISE GOFFINPLUS MANY MORE

Carole KingTapestry

PERFORMING

FOR THE FIRST TIME

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EXCLUSIVE

FRIDAY 8 JULY 2016

SPECIAL GUESTS

ALABAMA SHAKESWOLF ALICE

MYSTERY JETS / NICK MULVEYBAABA MAAL / BRNS

THE VERY BEST / BEATENBERG / BAIOPLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

SATURDAY 09 JULY 2016

VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

OLLY MURSELLA EYRE

JAMIE LAWSON / NATHAN SYKESPLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

STEVIE WONDERSUNDAY 10 JULY 2016

PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS

As your new Youth MP I first of all want to say thank you.

Thank you to the over 7,000 young people in Westminster

who cast their votes in the 2016 Youth Elections and

elected me as their new Youth MP.

Now the real work begins.

I ran for Youth MP because I want to make a change in

Westminster. Westminster is an amazing place. Its a

vibrant environment right in the heart of London and full

of opportunities. But there are still things we can do to

improve it. In my manifesto I said I wanted to fix all the

jagged edges in our community. I will. You voted for me

because I said I would make sure political leaders listen to

us and make the changes we want to see in Westminster.

I can only do that if I know what is really important to you.

What do you want me to fight for during my year as Youth

MP? Let me know, or your new Deputy Youth MP, Nishat

Uddin, at westminsteryouthmp@westminster.gov.uk

Youth MP, Westminster

westminsteryouthmp@ westminster.gov.uk

6 WIN tickets to see Massive Attack

6 ENTERTAINED whats on in Westminster

this summer

7 MY GUIDE TOdealing with exam stress

8 INSPIRED meet inspiring young people

from your city

4 SAFEdo you #SpeakSense?

Cover photo: Hamza Taouzzale and Nishat Uddin,

both 16. Your new Youth and Deputy Youth MP.

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Did you know that young people aged 16-24 are the most likely to be in an abusive relationship? Your words can make a big difference when a friend talks to you about their relationship issues. But would you be able to spot the signs of abuse? Would you know the right thing to say? Do you #SpeakSense?

When the Westminster Youth Council approached me about helping them with a campaign about ending abuse in young relationships I didnt realise the scale of the issue. One in five young people, the majority girls but also boys, have been physically abused by a partner.

Abuse doesnt just have to be physical. If someone is checking their girlfriend or boyfriends phone without their permission, saying things to scare them in any way, getting angry when they spend time with other people, monitoring their daily activities, calling them names or humiliating them, threatening to spread rumours or tell their secrets that person is being abusive.

Our campaign, Speak Sense, helps young people recognise the signs of an abusive relationship and know what to say to their friends, if they are being abused or being abusive towards someone. Lots of people might not recognise things such as your boyfriend telling you not to wear a particular top as a warning sign.

The warning signs of an abusive relationship can often be really subtle.

By knowing what to say we can help our friends get out of bad relationships, and stop others from doing things that are abusive. So make sure you know what to look out for. And once you spot the signs, know the right thing to say Speak Sense.

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Article by Nourhan Meddah, 14,

The Grey Coat Hospital School

In an abusive relationship:

Believe your friend. It can be hard to understand when youre not in that situation, but remember to listen to and trust what your friend is telling you.

Be supportive. Many people who are abused feel ashamed or guilty even though its not their fault. The more supported your friend feels, the easier it could be for them to deal with whats happening.

Avoid pressuring your friend. If your friend decides to stay in the relationship, dont give up on them. Leaving someone can be a big step, especially without the right support.

Help them get support. Encourage your friend to visit speaksense.org for a list of services, professionals and helplines that can help. You can also speak in confidence to these helplines if youre unsure what to do.

Being abusive:

Challenge their behaviour. Abuse is never OK, no matter the circumstances. Let your friend know that what they are doing is not OK and that you dont agree with their behaviour. Excuses are common, but try to avoid playing down the seriousness of the situation.

Help them get support. At speaksense.org there are lots of professionals and helplines that can talk to people who are being abusive. You could either let your friend know about these services, or contact them yourself.

Stay safe. If you dont feel comfortable talking to your friend, but are worried they may be hurting someone, you can talk about it in confidence with one of the professionals listed on speaksense.org

Whether its how to create a winning CV, information about your options when you finish school, apprenticeships and training, housing advice, or help if youre a young parent or carer, you can find it all online at westminster.gov.uk/young-westminster

If you are worried about a friend

For more information visit

speaksense.org

or join the conversation

#SpeakSense

What are you searching for?

Remember, if you think

someone's life is in danger

you should always call 999.

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Londons summer extravaganza Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park returns from 1st-10th July 2016, with a huge line-up of stars. As well as back-to-back weekend concerts, the site will be open and free to access during the week, with free and ticketed activities including open-air cinema, Gorilla Circus and a street food market.

Find out more at bst-hydepark.com

To win two tickets to see Massive Attack, plus other great bands, tell us your favorite thing about Edit. Email edit@westminster.gov.uk by Monday 6th June 2016. Tickets are general admission only and you must be under 19 years-old to take part.

For full ticket T&Cs visit bst-hydepark.com

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Get ready for summer festivals in Westminster with SouthWestFest in SW1, from 8th-26th June, and Paddington Festival from June-September. Film festivals, comedy, music and more.

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paddingtonfestival.co.uk

Love musicals? Head down to West End LIVE on Trafalgar Square for a line-up of free shows from Londons best-loved West End musicals.

When: 18th and 19th JuneWhere: Trafalgar Square

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@WestEndLive

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Scale walls in these fun sessions with qualified trainers, suitable for all levels and ages.

When: Thursdays, 5.15-6.15pm (for ages 7-16), 7-8.30pm (for ages 16+)Where: Seymour Leisure Centre, Seymour Place, W1H 5TJAges: 7-16+Costs: 14.80 for juniors, 22 for over 16s

better.org.uk/venues/Seymour-leisure-centre

Come along for free football kick about sessions for all levels and abilities, hosted by Chelsea Kickz.

When: Tuesdays, 6-8pmWhere: Churchill Gardens Estate, Churchill Road, SW1V 8RUAges: 11-19Just turn up and join in.

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MY GUIDE TO

Were fast approaching exams and it can

be a stressful time for all of us. Will you

be able to memorise all the key words?

Can you calculate your answers correctl

y?

These questions are going to flow throug

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your mind and create stress, but there a

re

lots of ways to cope. These are my top t

ips

for getting through the exam period.

Written by Emily Tsang,

17, Harris Westminster Sixth Form.

2. STAY ACTIVE

According to the NHS, not only is

exercise good for your overall health an

d

fitness, but it also boosts your mental

wellbeing. Regular exercise can make

you feel more refreshed and energised.

No one can study all day, and it wont

take long. Get your trainers on and head

out for a quick walk!

1. PLAN YOUR STUDY TIME

Try to make a timetable at the beginning

of each week. You can then pick the best

times for dedicated studying. You should

also write down the subject that you

plan to revise. Dont just go for the easy

subjects! Make sure you devote enough

time to each of your subjects.

Remember to take short breaks in

between study sessions.

3. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

If youve done your revision, ther

e is no

need to panic. Just relax, take a

deep

breath and try to keep calm.

Emily

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Stressed about

exams?Find more tips online at

westminster.gov.uk/edit-exam-stress

Yehia Nasr, a 21-year-old philosophy student

at Kings College London, volunteers as a

social media and communications officer at

the charity One Westminster.

Ive been volunteering with One

Westminster since July 2015, after seeing

an advert online. I volunteer one day a

week and produce content for the website,

maintain the charitys social media platform

and write content for the newsletter.

Volunteering in a professional environment

has really helped me to improve my writing

skills and understand what the world of

work really entails. It looks great on my CV

and Im sure it will help me land my dream

job in the future.

Its been beneficial in more ways than

just professionally. Its been great to meet

everyone at One Westminster and has

helped boost my confidence.

If youre looking to build up your experience

and boost your CV, volunteering is a

good first step. Find lots of great

volunteering opportunities at

westminster.gov.uk/volunteering

COULD VOLUNTEERING HELP YOU LAND YOUR

DREAM JOB?

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