Issue 26
Improving Young People’s Lives Improving Young People’s Lives
Produced by East Hampshire District Council
in conjunction withEast Hampshire Youth Council
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1 The family game Cluedo consists of six murder weapons. What are they?
2 Who was the goddess of love in Roman myth?
3 What is the chemical symbol for iron?
4 What colours are the five Olympic rings?
5 How many zeros are there in a billion?
6 What scale is used to measure earthquakes?
7 What letter is on the right of B on a keyboard?
8 What does HTML stand for?
9 What is a baby whale called?
10 Name four sources of renewable energy.
1 Who plays Mrs Weasley in Harry Potter?
2 Which planet did Superman come from?
3 Who starred as Rocky Balboa?
4 Which British Actor won ‘Best Actor’ at this year’s Oscars for his performance in ‘The King’s Speech’?
5 What was the first James Bond film?
6 Robin Williams dressed in drag for which 1993 film?
7 What do all of the passwords to Dumbledore’s office in Harry Potter have in common?
8 What 1991 film won best film, actor, actress, and director at the Oscars?
9 The Egg and I was whose first film?
10 What 1975 blockbuster sees Roy Scheider utter: “We need a bigger boat”?
Here are some questions from the Youth Quiz in December 2011. Have a go and see how you do!
Answers: 1) Julie Walters, 2) Kypton, 3) Sylvester Stallone, 4) Colin Firth, 5) Dr No, 6) Mrs Doubtfire, 7) Names of sweets, 8) Silence of the Lambs, 9) Marilyn Monroe, 10) Jaws
Answers: 1) South Africa, 2) India, 3) UK, 4) 1920, 5) Chequers, 6) Nick Clegg, Lib Dems, 7) Palace of Westminster, 8) Thursday, 9) Monkey, 10) Texting your vote
Answers: 1) Dagger, revolver, lead piping, rope, candlestick, spanner, 2) Venice, 3) Fe, 4) Black, blue, red, green, yellow, 5) 9, 6) Richter scale, 7) N, 8) Hyper Text Mark up Language, 9) a calf, 10) tidal power, hydro-electric, wind, sun, biomass, geothermal.
1-3 Name the Countries these Icons of Democracy are associated with for questions 1-3
1 Nelson Mandela
2 Gandi
3 Emiline Pankhurst
4 In what decade did all women in the UK get the vote?
5 What is the Prime Minister’s country residence called?
6 Who is the Deputy Prime Minister and which political party does he represent?
7 Where is the House of Commons located?
8 On what day of the week is a general election normally held?
9 Which animal/ football mascot was elected Mayor of Hartlepool?
10 Which is not a way to cast your vote in an election?
Going to a Polling Station
Postal Vote
Texting your vote
Proxy Vote (Someone else votes for you)
youth quiz questions: test your knowledge!
democracy
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Answers: 1) The Cutty Sark, 2) Black, 3) Muhammad Ali, 4) 1908 & 1948, 5) Badminton, 6) Manchester City, 7) Sebastien Vettel, 8) David Beckham, 9) Ten Pin Bowling, 10) Javelin
Answers: 1) Funeral for a Friend, 2) Marilyn Monroe, 3) Meat dress, 4) Dame Vera Lynn, 5) The Beatles, 6) Elton John, 7) Nirvana, 8) Glenn Miller, 9) Michael Jackson, 10) Elvis Presley
Answers: 1) 1953, 2) Apollo11, 3) Sword, Juno, Omaha, Utah, Point du Hoc, 4) Sydney Australia, 5) Southamptonshire or the County of Southampton, 6) 1991, 7) Barack Obama, 8) Poland, 9) Alexander Graham Bell, 10) Alexander Flemming
1 Which famous ship do the runners pass after completing 10 km of the London Marathon?
2 What colour signifies a difficult slope in skiing?
3 Which Sporting icon was given a replacement gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, after they threw their original medal from the 1960 Games into the Ohio river?
4 In 2012 London will have hosted the Olympics on three occasions. Name the two other years.
5 Which racket sport made its Olympic debut in 1992?
6 Who won the 2011 FA Cup?
7 Who is the current Formula 1 World Champion?
8 Which English Footballer has a daughter called Harper Seven?
9 What sport is played with the heaviest ball?
10 ‘I’m A Celebrity’ star Fatima Whitbread used to compete in which sport?
1 In what year was Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation?
2 What was the name of the manned moon landing mission by the United States in 1969?
3 Name two of the beaches used during the D-Day landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944
4 Where were the 2000 summer Olympics held?
5 In 1959, the administrative name of the County was changed to Hampshire, what was the area often referred to in Victorian maps?
6 In what year was the World Wide Web (www) launched?
7 This president of the USA was inaugurated in 2009 and later that year was given the Nobel Prize Laureate, who is he?
8 In which country is Auschwitz?
9 We all enjoy the use of mobile telephones, but who invented the original concept of the telephone?
10 Who discovered penicillin back in 1928?
1 Which band headlined Butserfest 2011?
2 Which icon famously sang ‘Happy Birthday, Mr President’ to John F Kennedy?
3 Why did Lady Gaga cause a stir at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
4 Which singer became known as ‘The Forces’ Sweetheart’ in World War II?
5 ‘Happy Christmas (War is Over)’ was a hit for a former member of which iconic band?
6 ‘Reg Dwight’ is the real name of which famous singer/songwriter?
7 Which band exploded into the mainstream with the song ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’?
8 Which musician was responsible for popularising the Big Band classic ‘In the Mood’?
9 Which icon died in 2009 before they were due to perform in the O2 Arena?
10 ‘Way Down’ was the last single released by which music icon before their death?
sporthistory music
by EHDC Community Team
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NOT!NOT!Back to school
Coursework and exams
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inside this edition
welcome!
Written and edited by: East Hampshire Youth Council, Lara Nolan and Richard Wells.Design: Richard Wells (EHDC Comms Team)
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1 The family game Cluedo
consists of six murder
weapons. What are they?
2 Who was the goddess of love
in Roman myth?
3 What is the chemical symbol
for iron?
4 What colours are the five
Olympic rings?
5 How many zeros are there in a
billion?
6 What scale is used to measure
earthquakes?
7 What letter is on the right of B
on a keyboard?
8 What does HTML stand for?
9 What is a baby whale called?
10 Name four sources of
renewable energy.
1 Who plays Mrs Weasley in
Harry Potter?
2 Which planet did Superman
come from?
3 Who starred as Rocky Balboa?
4 Which British Actor won ‘Best
Actor’ at this year’s Oscars for
his performance in ‘The King’s
Speech’?
5 What was the first James
Bond film?
6 Robin Williams dressed in
drag for which 1993 film?
7 What do all of the passwords
to Dumbledore’s office in
Harry Potter have in common?
8 What 1991 film won best film,
actor, actress, and director at
the Oscars?
9 The Egg and I was whose first
film?
10 What 1975 blockbuster sees
Roy Scheider utter: “We need
a bigger boat”?
Here are some questions from the
Youth Quiz in December 2011.
Have a go and see how you do!
Answers: 1) Julie Walters, 2) Kypton, 3) Sylvester
Stallone, 4) Colin Firth, 5) Dr No, 6) Mrs Doubtfire, 7)
Names of sweets, 8) Silence of the Lambs, 9) Marilyn
Monroe, 10) Jaws
Answers: 1) South Africa, 2) India, 3) UK, 4) 1920,
5) Chequers, 6) Nick Clegg, Lib Dems, 7) Palace of
Westminster, 8) Thursday, 9) Monkey, 10) Texting
your vote
Answers: 1) The Cutty Sark, 2) Black, 3) Muhammad
Ali, 4) 1908 & 1948, 5) Badminton, 6) Manchester City,
7) Sebastien Vettel, 8) David Beckham, 9) Ten Pin
Bowling, 10) Javelin
Answers: 1) Funeral for a Friend, 2) Marilyn Monroe,
3) Meat dress, 4) Dame Vera Lynn, 5) The Beatles,
6) Elton John, 7) Nirvana, 8) Glenn Miller, 9) Michael
Jackson, 10) Elvis Presley
Answers: 1) 1953, 2) Apollo11, 3) Sword, Juno,
Omaha, Utah, Point du Hoc, 4) Sydney Australia, 5)
Southamptonshire or the County of Southampton,
6) 1991, 7) Barack Obama, 8) Poland, 9) Alexander
Graham Bell, 10) Alexander Flemming
Answers: 1) Dagger, revolver, lead piping, rope,
candlestick, spanner, 2) Venice, 3) Fe, 4) Black, blue,
red, green, yellow, 5) 9, 6) Richter scale, 7) N, 8) Hyper
Text Mark up Language, 9) a calf, 10) tidal power,
hydro-electric, wind, sun, biomass, geothermal.
1-3 Name the Countries these Icons
of Democracy are associated
with for questions 1-3
1 Nelson Mandela
2 Gandi
3 Emiline Pankhurst
4 In what decade did all women
in the UK get the vote?
5 What is the Prime Minister’s
country residence called?
6 Who is the Deputy Prime
Minister and which political
party does he represent?
7 Where is the House of
Commons located?
8 On what day of the week is
a general election normally
held?
9 Which animal/ football
mascot was elected Mayor of
Hartlepool?
10 Which is not a way to cast
your vote in an election?
Going to a Polling Station
Postal Vote
Texting your vote
Proxy Vote
(Someone else votes for you)
1 Which famous ship do the
runners pass after completing
10 km of the London
Marathon?
2 What colour signifies a
difficult slope in skiing?
3 Which Sporting icon was
given a replacement gold
medal at the 1996 Olympic
Games in Atlanta, after they
threw their original medal
from the 1960 Games into the
Ohio river?
4 In 2012 London will have
hosted the Olympics on three
occasions. Name the two
other years.
5 Which racket sport made its
Olympic debut in 1992?
6 Who won the 2011 FA Cup?
7 Who is the current Formula 1
World Champion?
8 Which English Footballer has a
daughter called Harper Seven?
9 What sport is played with the
heaviest ball?
10 ‘I’m A Celebrity’ star Fatima
Whitbread used to compete
in which sport?
1 In what year was Queen
Elizabeth II’s Coronation?
2 What was the name of the
manned moon landing
mission by the United States
in 1969?
3 Name two of the beaches
used during the D-Day
landings in Normandy on
6 June 1944
4 Where were the 2000 summer
Olympics held?
5 In 1959, the administrative
name of the County was
changed to Hampshire, what
was the area often referred to
in Victorian maps?
6 In what year was the World
Wide Web (www) launched?
7 This president of the USA was
inaugurated in 2009 and later
that year was given the Nobel
Prize Laureate, who is he?
8 In which country is
Auschwitz?
9 We all enjoy the use of mobile
telephones, but who invented
the original concept of the
telephone?
10 Who discovered penicillin
back in 1928?
1 Which band headlined
Butserfest 2011?
2 Which icon famously sang
‘Happy Birthday, Mr President’
to John F Kennedy?
3 Why did Lady Gaga cause a
stir at the 2010 MTV Video
Music Awards?
4 Which singer became known
as ‘The Forces’ Sweetheart’ in
World War II?
5 ‘Happy Christmas (War is Over)’
was a hit for a former member
of which iconic band?
6 ‘Reg Dwight’ is the real name
of which famous singer/
songwriter?
7 Which band exploded into
the mainstream with the song
‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’?
8 Which musician was
responsible for popularising
the Big Band classic ‘In the
Mood’?
9 Which icon died in 2009
before they were due to
perform in the O2 Arena?
10 ‘Way Down’ was the last single
released by which music icon
before their death?
youth quiz questions: test your knowledge!
democracy
f ilm
general knowledge
sporthistory music
by EHDC Community Team
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ingredients100g (4oz) plain flour
1 egg
300ml (1/2 pint) milk
Optional pinch of salt
Batter recipe (simple): blend milk, egg and flour using an electric blender.
Or, if you don’t have a blender, sift the flour, beat the egg and gradually add the milk.
cookingHeat a little butter in a frying pan and pour in enough batter to cover the pan (about 2mm deep).
Cook for a few minutes until you can lift the pancake with a spatula.
Then flip! Good luck!
The best local and national up-and-coming bandsSaturday 15 September 11am-10pmQueen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshirewww.butserfest.co.uk
© EHDC 2012
Tickets on sale soon
Throughout your life, there are many decisions you need to make. Deciding which courses to take for GCSEs, A-levels or higher may seem daunting at first, but it can be made easier when you think it through carefully.
For GCSE or A-level, your school or college may set compulsory courses; however, there is still opportunity for you to make your own choices. There are a few factors to consider when making these decisions for your education, but the most important one is getting the balance right between which courses you need to take for your career, and which courses you will enjoy.
Firstly, which courses do you need? The majority of people will not know what career they want to pursue until they are an adult, but if you already have a career in mind, it is important to see which courses are needed, whether it is at college,
or university level. Make sure to read the small print when looking at entry requirements, and do not hesitate to phone the establishment for guidance. For example, if an entry requirement for a university course is to have an A-level in a science subject, this may not necessarily mean biology, chemistry or physics. Many courses also count mathematics, psychology or other subjects as a science. It is still definitely worth looking at university requirements even for choosing your GCSEs, as some courses do require specific qualifications.
If, on the other hand, you do not know what you would like to do in your future, the best advice is to keep your options open. By choosing a broad range of courses, sticking to mainstream curriculum subjects, your options for the future remain wide open.
The other factor to take into account when choosing your
courses is your own enthusiasm for the subject, and whether you will enjoy it. By taking a subject you naturally have a passion for, you are likely to work harder at it and gain a higher grade than a course you dislike. Still, it can be rewarding when working on a challenging course and gaining a good grade.
Overall, the best way of choosing your courses is to select ones where there is a balance of subjects you enjoy and subjects required for the future. If you would like to know any further information, there are helpful websites listed below:
Harriet Granville - Jones
making the right choices for you
mmm... pancakes!21 February is Shrove Tuesday (otherwise known as Pancake Day). Pancakes were traditionally used as a way to use up ingredients like sugar, fat and eggs before the start of fasting over Lent. But never mind that, how do you make a pancake, and what’s worth putting on top?
Ellen from EHYC has all the answers.
recommended toppingsNutella
Honey
Lemon and sugar
Golden or maple syrup
Chocolate
Banana
Ice cream and Smarties
Strawberries and cream
Made the best pancake ever? Post your pictures on our Facebook page. Search for East Hampshire Youth Council.
www.connexions-tameside.com/choices www.thestudentroom.co.uk www.studential.com www.direct.gov.uk www.ucas.com
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get a job!Remember to list
all of your skills and
qualifications, no matter
how relevant you think
they are to the post you
are applying for.
Be proud and list any
personal qualities that
you have.
Remember to list
your educational
history, including extra
curricular activities.
List all jobs and prior
work experience you
have had and include
references from former
employers.
When talking about
your interests and
hobbies note any clubs
or groups you are in or
have been part of.
Include your contact
details; address, phone
numbers, e-mail
address etc.
In your personal
statement, remember
to explain why your
personal qualities are
helpful in a workplace
situation, for example:
“I have always been
confident when
speaking in public
and don’t get shy.
This comes in useful
when I have to give
presentations.”
Prepare your answers for any
questions that you are likely to
be asked.
Make sure you paint yourself in a
positive light.
Be confident, don’t panic and
remember to breathe so you
don’t get out of breath and
muddle your words.
Research as much as you can
about the job before you go to
the interview.
Role play: ask a friend or
someone with more experience
than you to ask you a selection
of interview questions. This can
be helpful as it allows you to
practise answering questions on
the spot.
Be honest about yourself.
Questions you may be asked
in a job interview:
Why do you think you would be
good at this job?
What would you say you are not
very good at?
What skills do you have and how
would these help in the job you
are applying for?
What are your interests outside
of work?
Have you had any prior work
experience?
What personal qualities do you
have that you think would be
positive in a work situation?
Ensure you answer the questions
thoroughly.
Stay on topic and don’t lose track
of what you’re saying.
Be confident, but not cocky.
Be polite.
Dress smartly/appropriately.
Remember your manners: thank
them for the opportunity at
the beginning and end of the
interview.
Use your body language: don’t
slouch or lean, good posture is
important and makes you look
professional.
Check your CV for mistakes
before the day so that you have
time to edit it if you need to.
Ask questions about aspects of
the job you are interested in as
this can reflect your enthusiasm.
Be aware of your body language
and posture, these are easily
overlooked, but good posture
can help you look more
professional and gestures can
give your words more
of an impact.
Allow yourself thinking time to order
your thoughts. You can gain this
by repeating the question you
have been asked aloud before
giving your answer.
Write down potential questions
you could get asked, or research
these on the internet, or by
asking friends. Note down what
you might say in response to
these questions.
write your cv
prepare for
your interview
at the interview...
The Connexions website:
hants.gov.uk/youthtube can
help you compile your CV and
covering letter using CV creator
software, can help with choosing
your options at year 9, year 11 and
post 16, has a link to enable you to
apply for apprenticeships online,
links to search for jobs and careers
support.
jobseekers.direct.gov.uk has all
the latest jobs on offer from the
job centre.
Try applying to local facilities
such as cafés, bars, restaurants,
supermarkets, factories, public
services, before you look
outside your area – particularly if
transport could be an issue.
Look online on the company’s
website for the latest vacancies
Search your local paper
Apprenticeships are great
because they offer qualifications,
as well as practical experience.
Look online at bigambition.co.uk
or apprenticeships.org.uk
Keep your ears open for news
of vacancies at your friends’
workplaces.
Drop off your CV in person and
ask to speak with the manager
so you can tell them a little
about yourself and show that
you are keen.
top tips for job-hunting
It’s harder than ever to find a job out there, with more than
a million 16-24 year olds unemployed at the moment.
The next few pages have tips on CV writing, interviews, job hunting, presentations and saving money.
Hopefully you’ll find the information useful.
by Alton District Youth Council
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Are you enthusiastic about the environment? Concerned about climate change? Worried about wildlife? Want to do something that will make a difference?The East Hampshire Environment Network is about connecting people who are doing something positive for the environment.
Our local A-Z, that you can find on our website, includes groups involved in all kinds of things from bushcraft and campfire skills, countryside conservation and the various greening campaigns around the area. There are groups who have set up community growing schemes, recycling champions and a number of groups who are involved in protecting local wildlife.All of these groups are looking for new members and would welcome more young people who want to get involved.
We are also interested in your ideas and can help you to get them off the ground.
You might want to produce an art exhibition from rubbish, or make new bikes from old, build a bottle greenhouse or start an environment club. Or you may be interested in making a film or carrying out a study that would help you to develop new skills and find a job in the future. We would also be very happy to hand over the youth page of our website to a young person or group who would like to make it more relevant and interesting.
Whatever your interest, take a look at our website and complete the survey on our youth page.Getting involved is a great way of meeting new people, learning new skills and making a long lasting difference for the future.
Contact us through our website and we’ll help you to get things going.
www.easthampshire-environment.net
Don’t pause too much when speaking.
Refer to your Power-Point / visual aids to help break down concepts and ideas. These are good for clarifying information and giving important details further explanation.
Plan your presentation well beforehand.
Keep humour appropriate to the audience.
Keep to the point. Don’t go off on a rant and lose track of details as you may lose your audience.
Don’t repeat yourself – unless using repetition as a tool is what you intend to do in order to highlight a specific point or theme.
Remember to breathe and don’t rush your words. Speak slowly and clearly.
Use language suited to your audience. Think beforehand how best to address your audience within the context of your presentation.
Dress to impress.
Don’t use too much text on screen or on handouts. Summarise in your own words so that your audience don’t
have to keep reading and you retain their attention.
Practice before you perform so that you are clear on the procedure and can edit your
presentation so that it goes smoothly when doing it for real.
presentation tips
saving money
Limit your spending to essentials and only a few treats a week, depending on what you can afford.Have a target that you save towards for example; a new outfit, a games console or a holiday.
Plan your shopping list in advance and shop around to get the best deals available. A lot of supermarkets have different products on offer at different times so use websites to compare offers.Use a bank account with a high interest rate; ALWAYS look around before starting a new account. If you have a meeting about starting a new account, bring quotes from other banks, they will sometimes offer you better terms.
Keep track of your spending so that you can review and reflect on where you could be making savings.
Try www.moneysavingexpert.com for discount vouchers for shopping, eating out and day trips. There are also plenty of tips and hints on anything money related.
tips on
join the east hampshire environment network and make a difference
East Hampshire Environment Network
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Here are some great
fundraising ideas
which have been tried
and tested over the
years:
sponsored walk
sponsored cycle
sponsored silence
cake sale
shaving head
getting a hair cuthair waxing
mufty days
pyjama days
movie marathon
charity quiz
race night
fashion show
talent show
auction of promises
car washing
charity band night
You really can do
anything; at your
school, youth
organisation, club, with
friends or with family.
So be creative and do
something for Sport
Relief from Friday 23 -
Sunday 25 March 2012.
Go the extra mile!
For more inspiration
check out www.sportrelief.com
by East Hampshire
Youth Council
HoroscopesARIES21 March - 19 April
New challenges will come
your way – be confident and it
will all go well.
TAURUS20 April - 20 May
People are talking about you.
Keep your friends close and
your enemies closer.
GEMINI21 May - 21June
Now is the time to set your
sights higher, or make plans to
travel.
CANCER22 June - 22 July
A surprise awaits you. Keep
your options open and you
may find true love.
LEO23 July - 22 August
Watch out! You’re likely to
fall out with a close friend,
but you’ll make a new
acquaintance.
VIRGO23 August - 22 September
You will meet a mysterious
person in the near future – be
careful what you say.
LIBRA23 September - 22 October
Keep working hard and you’ll
reap the benefits.
SCORPIO23 October - 21 November
It’s time to make decisions
about your future, but don’t
rush into anything. Think
about what you’d enjoy doing
in your life.
SAGITTARIUS22 November -
21 December
You’ll have trouble this month,
but with the right friend, you’ll
get through it.
CAPRICORN22 December -
19 January
The New Year will bring you
joy, as long as you keep your
resolution.
AQUARIUS20 January - 18 February
You will reconnect with a lost
friend.
PISCES19 February - 20 March
Your future is looking bright,
so relax and reward yourself.
By Harriet and Esther
In the last edition we asked you to spot the eight differences
between the pictures. Here they are!
The first correct entry out of the hat was Caitlin Allsop.
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Stuff to do when you’re boredWhat’s on?
RKdia Youth Project, HorndeanMonday and Thursday: Drop in 6.45–9pm (age 13–19yrs) Tuesday: Asperger’s / autism group, 4–6pm Wednesday: Duke of Edinburgh 6.15–9pm (age 14–19yrs) First Saturday of the month: Sexual health drop-in 10am–12pm (age 13–19yrs) For further info ring Sandie on: 023 9259 8420 [email protected] Drum Housing (RKdia) RKdia also offer advice/support/guidance to any young person seeking housing – the office number is 0800 422 0570 HOME Project offers 1:1 support for young people that are living at Knighton Corner, awaiting to move in, are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (14–25 age range) For further info ring Chris Adams on 0800 422 0570
Bordon Karate ClubTuesday 7pm at Forest Community Centre. For further information ring the Community Centre on: 01420 488 978
Get Activ8dTry new sports during the holidays and find out about clubs near you. Go to: www.getactivenow.org.uk
Alton Youth Project Drop in Tuesday 6.30–8.45pm Thursday 6.30–8.45pm For more details email [email protected] Tel: 01420 487 056
Bordon Youth Centre Drop in youth sessions Tuesday 6.30–8.30pm (year 9)Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30pm (year 9,10 & 11) For more details email [email protected] Tel: 01420 487 056
East Hampshire Youth CouncilThe next couple of dates are:Thursday 15 March, 6.30–8.30pm, East Hampshire District Council, PetersfieldThursday 19 April, 6.30–8.30pm, Alton Maltings Centre, AltonFor more information go to: easthantsyouthcouncil.org
Horndean Zen Judo ClubThursdays 6–8pm in the gym at Horndean Technology College. £4 per session. 1st session free! For more information go to www.zenjudo.co.uk or come and visit!
East Meon Youth ClubWednesdays 6–7pm Duke of Edinburgh 7–9pm Youth Club
Drop In Centre, LissJust over the railway crossing in Liss
Monday-Thursday 4.30–6.30pm (9–13 year olds) 7–9pm (14–18 year olds)
First Friday of month 7–9pm Girls Only (9–17 year olds)
Third Friday of month 7–9pm Boys Only (9–17 year olds)
Last Friday of month 7–9pm Ready Steady Cook (9–17 year olds)
8 computers with internet access, PS2, Wii (fit and Guitar Hero games too) Ping Pong table, pool tables, snack bar and free entry.
Find other events in East Hampshire at
If you are interested in being involved in journalism, Screamin’ Out Loud (SOL) is a great opportunity to give it a try.All of the articles in this magazine were written by young people.It’s simple: write a news article, feature, short story, showbiz report or a review.
Send it to us and you could see it in the next edition of Screamin’ Out Loud. You can use this opportunity to raise awareness of an event or charitable cause or just to share your views with other people.If you are interested in writing for SOL please email: [email protected]
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Alton College is opening its doors to up-and-coming rock musicians between the ages of 11 – 16 to take part in a ‘Rock School’.
This is the first venture of its kind for the College, with the main aim being to give an opportunity for individuals and bands to get coaching in their instrument and advice on how to work on their sound and stage performance.
The Rock School course is a weekly two hour session made up of one hour of instrumental tuition for electric guitar, bass, drums or keyboards, followed by an hour when all the musicians come together to form bands, putting the songs and techniques they have learned into practice.
All tuition will be carried out by a team of gifted young teachers, eager to pass on their own experience, skill and enthusiasm.
The Rock School is headed up by Vic Cox who has many years experience of working in Live Performance Workshops at Guildford’s Academy of Contemporary Music, as well as workshops at Schools in Surrey and Hampshire.
Vic commented on the new initiative. “Band workshops are a great place to polish your craft in a supportive, friendly but professional environment. It builds confidence, not only as
an individual musician, but by learning to work as a team to create exciting music and performances. The Alton College Rock School will be a great opportunity for young people in the area to get playing and network with others who want to get up and make music.”
The termly course will end with a concert to showcase the talent of the Rock School students, which will be open to friends and family.
Sessions run every Tuesday from 4.30 – 6.30pm in the Michael Gray Building at Alton College. To find out more contact [email protected] or telephone 01420 592 233. You can also visit the Alton College online store to book your place: store.altoncollege.ac.uk.
calling all future journalists
GET ROCKING AT ALTON COLLEGE!
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Improving Young People’s Lives
Improving Young People’s Lives
Hello and welcome to edition 26 of Screamin’ Out Loud! This issue is packed with hints and tips about your future, including interviews, presentations, writing CVs, job hunting and saving money. There is also plenty of fun stuff with chat-ups and knock-downs, pancake recipes, Sport Relief ideas and a quiz to test your knowledge.
ENJOY!!
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HOT!HOT!
NOT!NOT!
welcome! Here are some things that you should and should not say to your boyfriend/girlfriend…and also some chat up lines thrown in there too!!
chat-up lines“I may not be the only guy here, but I’m the only one that will talk to you.” You may not know this... but this line is an insult and may end in a slap!
“You are the hottest thing since sunburn!” This could be a romantic gesture, but to others reading it back just sounds like a dog throwing up.
“If I could re-arrange the alphabet I would put I next to U.” To this you respond: “well done, you know the alphabet...”
things not to say to your boyfriend!“Let’s get married” This really gives off the wrong idea, boys usually ask girls, so ladies if you’re waiting, wait a bit longer!
“This is the longest relationship I’ve ever been in.” Telling your boyfriend this may result in your man having shell-shock and realising why nobody else wanted to go out with you!
“Look at your little girl hands!” Telling your boyfriend that he has girl hands is not the right message to give across if you ever want to hold hands with him again…
things not to say to your girlfriend“I’m attracted to you most of the time.” If you want the relationship to last more than a week, avoid saying this.
‘My Mum has a top/dress just like that.’ This may result in a look of disgust, being ignored for the rest of your date, or – worst-case scenario – getting dumped!
by Edward Ashdown, Freyja Barnard and Alex Dixon
chat-ups and knock-downs!
Shirts
Music
Chocolates/
sweets
DVDs
Concert/
cinema
tickets
Flowers
Jewellery
Cake
Cuddly toy
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by East Hampshire Youth Council
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ingredients100g (4oz) plain flour
1 egg
300ml (1/2 pint) milk
Optional pinch of salt
Batter recipe (simple): blend milk, egg and flour using an electric blender.
Or, if you don’t have a blender, sift the flour, beat the egg and gradually add the milk.
cookingHeat a little butter in a frying pan and pour in enough batter to cover the pan (about 2mm deep).
Cook for a few minutes until you can lift the pancake with a spatula.
Then flip! Good luck!
The best local and national up-and-coming bandsSaturday 15 September 11am-10pmQueen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshirewww.butserfest.co.uk
© EHDC 2012
Tickets on sale soon
mmm... pancakes!21 February is Shrove Tuesday (otherwise known as Pancake Day). Pancakes were traditionally used as a way to use up ingredients like sugar, fat and eggs before the start of fasting over Lent. But never mind that, how do you make a pancake, and what’s worth putting on top?
Ellen from EHYC has all the answers.
recommended toppingsNutella
Honey
Lemon and sugar
Golden or maple syrup
Chocolate
Banana
Ice cream and Smarties
Strawberries and cream
Made the best pancake ever? Post your pictures on our Facebook page. Search for East Hampshire Youth Council.
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Throughout your life, there are many decisions you need to make. Deciding which courses to take for GCSEs, A-levels or higher may seem daunting at first, but it can be made easier when you think it through carefully.
For GCSE or A-level, your school or college may set compulsory courses; however, there is still opportunity for you to make your own choices. There are a few factors to consider when making these decisions for your education, but the most important one is getting the balance right between which courses you need to take for your career, and which courses you will enjoy.
Firstly, which courses do you need? The majority of people will not know what career they want to pursue until they are an adult, but if you already have a career in mind, it is important to see which courses are needed, whether it is at college,
or university level. Make sure to read the small print when looking at entry requirements, and do not hesitate to phone the establishment for guidance. For example, if an entry requirement for a university course is to have an A-level in a science subject, this may not necessarily mean biology, chemistry or physics. Many courses also count mathematics, psychology or other subjects as a science. It is still definitely worth looking at university requirements even for choosing your GCSEs, as some courses do require specific qualifications.
If, on the other hand, you do not know what you would like to do in your future, the best advice is to keep your options open. By choosing a broad range of courses, sticking to mainstream curriculum subjects, your options for the future remain wide open.
The other factor to take into account when choosing your
courses is your own enthusiasm for the subject, and whether you will enjoy it. By taking a subject you naturally have a passion for, you are likely to work harder at it and gain a higher grade than a course you dislike. Still, it can be rewarding when working on a challenging course and gaining a good grade.
Overall, the best way of choosing your courses is to select ones where there is a balance of subjects you enjoy and subjects required for the future. If you would like to know any further information, there are helpful websites listed below:
Harriet Granville - Jones
making the right choices for you
www.connexions-tameside.com/choices www.thestudentroom.co.uk www.studential.com www.direct.gov.uk www.ucas.com
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get a job!Remember to list all of your skills and qualifications, no matter how relevant you think they are to the post you are applying for.
Be proud and list any personal qualities that you have.
Remember to list your educational history, including extra curricular activities.
List all jobs and prior work experience you have had and include references from former employers.
When talking about your interests and hobbies note any clubs or groups you are in or have been part of.
Include your contact details; address, phone numbers, e-mail address etc.
In your personal statement, remember to explain why your personal qualities are helpful in a workplace situation, for example: “I have always been confident when speaking in public and don’t get shy. This comes in useful when I have to give presentations.”
Prepare your answers for any questions that you are likely to be asked.
Make sure you paint yourself in a positive light.
Be confident, don’t panic and remember to breathe so you don’t get out of breath and muddle your words.
Research as much as you can about the job before you go to the interview.
Role play: ask a friend or someone with more experience than you to ask you a selection of interview questions. This can be helpful as it allows you to practise answering questions on the spot.
Be honest about yourself.
Questions you may be asked in a job interview:
Why do you think you would be good at this job?
What would you say you are not very good at?
What skills do you have and how would these help in the job you are applying for?
What are your interests outside of work?
Have you had any prior work experience?
What personal qualities do you have that you think would be positive in a work situation?
write your cv
prepare for
your interview
It’s harder than ever to find a job out there, with more than a million 16-24 year olds unemployed at the moment.
The next few pages have tips on CV writing, interviews, job hunting, presentations and saving money.
Hopefully you’ll find the information useful.
by Alton District Youth Council
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Ensure you answer the questions thoroughly.
Stay on topic and don’t lose track of what you’re saying.
Be confident, but not cocky.
Be polite.
Dress smartly/appropriately.
Remember your manners: thank them for the opportunity at the beginning and end of the interview.
Use your body language: don’t slouch or lean, good posture is important and makes you look professional.
Check your CV for mistakes before the day so that you have time to edit it if you need to.
Ask questions about aspects of the job you are interested in as this can reflect your enthusiasm.
Be aware of your body language and posture, these are easily overlooked, but good posture can help you look more professional and gestures can give your words more of an impact.
Allow yourself thinking time to order your thoughts. You can gain this by repeating the question you have been asked aloud before giving your answer.
Write down potential questions you could get asked, or research these on the internet, or by asking friends. Note down what you might say in response to these questions.
at the interview...
The Connexions website: hants.gov.uk/youthtube can help you compile your CV and covering letter using CV creator software, can help with choosing your options at year 9, year 11 and post 16, has a link to enable you to apply for apprenticeships online, links to search for jobs and careers support.
jobseekers.direct.gov.uk has all the latest jobs on offer from the job centre.
Try applying to local facilities such as cafés, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, factories, public services, before you look outside your area – particularly if transport could be an issue.
Look online on the company’s website for the latest vacancies
Search your local paper
Apprenticeships are great because they offer qualifications,
as well as practical experience. Look online at bigambition.co.uk or apprenticeships.org.uk
Keep your ears open for news of vacancies at your friends’ workplaces.
Drop off your CV in person and ask to speak with the manager so you can tell them a little about yourself and show that you are keen.
top tips for job-hunting
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Don’t pause too much when speaking.
Refer to your Power-Point / visual aids to help break down concepts and ideas. These are good for clarifying information and giving important details further explanation.
Plan your presentation well beforehand.
Keep humour appropriate to the audience.
Keep to the point. Don’t go off on a rant and lose track of details as you may lose your audience.
Don’t repeat yourself – unless using repetition as a tool is what you intend to do in order to highlight a specific point or theme.
Remember to breathe and don’t rush your words. Speak slowly and clearly.
Use language suited to your audience. Think beforehand how best to address your audience within the context of your presentation.
Dress to impress.
Don’t use too much text on screen or on handouts. Summarise in your own words so that your audience don’t have to keep reading and you retain their attention.
Practice before you perform so that you are clear on the procedure and can edit your presentation so that it goes smoothly when doing it for real.
presentation tips
saving money
Limit your spending to essentials and only a few treats a week, depending on what you can afford.
Have a target that you save towards for example; a new outfit, a games console or a holiday.
Plan your shopping list in advance and shop around to get the best deals available. A lot of supermarkets have different products on offer at different times so use websites to compare offers.
Use a bank account with a high interest rate; ALWAYS look around before starting a new account. If you have a meeting about starting a new account, bring quotes from other banks, they will sometimes offer you better terms.
Keep track of your spending so that you can review and reflect on where you could be making savings.
Try www.moneysavingexpert.com for discount vouchers for shopping, eating out and day trips. There are also plenty of tips and hints on anything money related.
tips on
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Are you enthusiastic about the environment? Concerned about climate change? Worried about wildlife? Want to do something that will make a difference?
The East Hampshire Environment Network is about connecting people who are doing something positive for the environment.
Our local A-Z, that you can find on our website, includes groups involved in all kinds of things from bushcraft and campfire skills, countryside conservation and the various greening campaigns around the area. There are groups who have set up community growing schemes, recycling champions and a number of groups who are involved in protecting local wildlife.
All of these groups are looking for new members and would welcome more young people who want to get involved.
We are also interested in your ideas and can help you to get them off the ground.
You might want to produce an art exhibition from rubbish, or make new bikes from old, build a bottle greenhouse or start an environment club.
Or you may be interested in making a film or carrying out a study that would help you to develop new skills and find a job in the future. We would also be very happy to hand over the youth page of our website to a young person or group who would like to make it more relevant and interesting.
Whatever your interest, take a look at our website and complete the survey on our youth page.
Getting involved is a great way of meeting new people, learning new skills and making a long lasting difference for the future.
Contact us through our website and we’ll help you to get things going.
www.easthampshire-environment.net
saving money join the east hampshire
environment network and make a difference
East Hampshire Environment Network
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Here are some great fundraising ideas which have been tried and tested over the years:
sponsored walksponsored cyclesponsored silencecake saleshaving head
getting a hair cuthair waxingmufty dayspyjama daysmovie marathoncharity quizrace nightfashion showtalent showauction of promisescar washingcharity band night
You really can do anything; at your school, youth organisation, club, with friends or with family.
So be creative and do something for Sport Relief from Friday 23 - Sunday 25 March 2012. Go the extra mile!
For more inspiration check out www.sportrelief.com
by East Hampshire Youth Council
In the last edition we asked you to spot the eight differences between the pictures. Here they are!The first correct entry out of the hat was Caitlin Allsop.
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HoroscopesARIES21 March - 19 April
New challenges will come your way – be confident and it will all go well.
TAURUS20 April - 20 May
People are talking about you. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
GEMINI21 May - 21June
Now is the time to set your sights higher, or make plans to travel.
CANCER22 June - 22 July
A surprise awaits you. Keep your options open and you may find true love.
LEO23 July - 22 August
Watch out! You’re likely to fall out with a close friend, but you’ll make a new acquaintance.
VIRGO23 August - 22 September
You will meet a mysterious person in the near future – be careful what you say.
LIBRA23 September - 22 October
Keep working hard and you’ll reap the benefits.
SCORPIO23 October - 21 November
It’s time to make decisions about your future, but don’t rush into anything. Think about what you’d enjoy doing in your life.
SAGITTARIUS22 November - 21 December
You’ll have trouble this month, but with the right friend, you’ll get through it.
CAPRICORN22 December - 19 January
The New Year will bring you joy, as long as you keep your resolution.
AQUARIUS20 January - 18 February
You will reconnect with a lost friend.
PISCES19 February - 20 March
Your future is looking bright, so relax and reward yourself.
By Harriet and Esther
Stuff to do when you’re boredWhat’s on?
Bordon Karate ClubTuesday 7pm at Forest Community Centre. For further information ring the Community Centre on: 01420 488 978
Crossover Drop In Centre, LissJust over the railway crossing in Liss
Monday-Thursday 4.30–6.30pm (9–13 year olds) 7–9pm (14–18 year olds)
First Friday of month 7–9pm Girls Only (9–17 year olds)
Third Friday of month 7–9pm Boys Only (9–17 year olds)
Last Friday of month 7–9pm Ready Steady Cook (9–17 year olds)
8 computers with internet access, PS2, Wii (fit and Guitar Hero games too) Ping Pong table, pool tables, snack bar and free entry.
Duke of Edinburgh AwardsBronze, silver and gold awards Aged 13.5 to 23yrs Thursdays 18.30 till 20.30 Merchistoun Hall Horndean
For Further info please ring: Charlotte Kilshaw 0779 2419 853
East Hampshire Youth CouncilThe next couple of dates are:
Thursday 15 March, 6.30–8.30pm, East Hampshire District Council, Petersfield
Thursday 19 April, 6.30–8.30pm, Alton Maltings Centre, Alton
For more information go to: easthantsyouthcouncil.org
Get Activ8dTry new sports during the holidays and find out about clubs near you. Go to: www.getactivenow.org.uk
Horndean Zen Judo ClubThursdays 6–8pm in the gym at Horndean Technology College. £4 per session. 1st session free! For more information go to www.zenjudo.co.uk or come and visit!
The Kings Arms, PetersfieldAfter school club Mon-Fri 3.15–5.15pm (except Wed 2.30–4.30pm)
Extreme Mon 5.30–7pm during term time. For 8–11 year olds. 50p per session.
Ladies Night Tue 7–9pm during term time. For 10–16 year olds. 50p entry.
Wednesday Night Wed 7–9pm during term time. For years 7 and 8. 50p entry.
thekingsarmsyouthproject.co.uk
Find other events in East Hampshire at
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If you are interested in being involved in journalism, Screamin’ Out Loud (SOL) is a great opportunity to give it a try.
All of the articles in this magazine were written by young people.
It’s simple: write a news article, feature, short story, showbiz report or a review.
Send it to us and you could see it in the next edition of Screamin’ Out Loud.
You can use this opportunity to raise awareness of an event or charitable cause or just to share your views with other people.
If you are interested in writing for SOL please email: [email protected]
Alton College is opening its doors to up-and-coming rock musicians between the ages of 11 – 16 to take part in a ‘Rock School’.
This is the first venture of its kind for the College, with the main aim being to give an opportunity for individuals and bands to get coaching in their instrument and advice on how to work on their sound and stage performance.
The Rock School course is a weekly two hour session made up of one hour of instrumental tuition for electric guitar, bass, drums or keyboards, followed by an hour when all the musicians come together to form bands, putting the songs and techniques they have learned into practice.
All tuition will be carried out by a team of gifted young teachers, eager to pass on their own experience, skill and enthusiasm.
The Rock School is headed up by Vic Cox who has many years experience of working in Live Performance Workshops at Guildford’s Academy of Contemporary Music, as well as workshops at Schools in Surrey and Hampshire.
Vic commented on the new initiative. “Band workshops are a great place to polish your craft in a supportive, friendly but professional environment. It builds confidence, not only as
an individual musician, but by learning to work as a team to create exciting music and performances. The Alton College Rock School will be a great opportunity for young people in the area to get playing and network with others who want to get up and make music.”
The termly course will end with a concert to showcase the talent of the Rock School students, which will be open to friends and family.
Sessions run every Tuesday from 4.30 – 6.30pm in the Michael Gray Building at Alton College. To find out more contact [email protected] or telephone 01420 592 233. You can also visit the Alton College online store to book your place: store.altoncollege.ac.uk.
calling all future journalists
GET ROCKING AT ALTON COLLEGE!
East Hampshire Youth Councilmaking a difference in your areaeveryone welcome • transport can be provided
meetings across East Hampshire
tel: 01730 234387for details of the next meeting
email: [email protected]
web: www.easthantsyouthcouncil.org
Problemsin yourarea?
Who ya gonna call?
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We’re involved with:ButserfestScreamin’ Out Loud
Our 'Make a Difference' Youth Conference
to support young people in running
their own campaigns within schools
Ignition - charity talent show to raise money
for Naomi House and jacksplace
Representing the voice of young people at
community meetings across East Hampshire
Spending our 'Money Pot' on
grants for young people
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