Gloucester Youth Movement Day

Gloucester Youth Movement are putting on a Youth Day as part of Gloucester Festival, with the theme ''Get Active - Get Involved.'' The plan is to bring as many organisations that work with young people in one way or another together in Gloucester Park for an awareness raising day. They are looking for any groups that would be interested in having stands, displays, running workshops, performing - absolutely anything! For more information, contact Sarah Gilbert, GYM Coordinator.

Start Date: 30/07/2008

Venue: Gloucester Park

Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00

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Email: sarah.gilbert@gloucester.gov.u

Telephone: 01452 396285

Give us a go! Playday 2008

Playday is the annual celebration of children’s right to play - a national campaign, which this year culminates on Wednesday 6 August. On Playday and throughout the summer of 2008, thousands of children, young people and communities will get out and play at hundreds of locally organised events across the UK. This year''s Playday campaign theme is Give us a go! The campaign promotes the benefits of allowing children to manage their own risks whilst playing and aims to counter the risk-averse ''cotton wool'' culture that can limit children''s play.

Start Date: 06/08/2008

Venue: All around the UK.

Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00

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More info

Email: playday@ncb.org.uk

Telephone:

KIDS ''Inclusion into Practice'' Conference

This conference is aimed at heads of services, lead officers and key decision makers, presenting current thinking on good practice in inclusion and will provide opportunities for both statutory and voluntary sectors to further develop their practice towards inclusive play, childcare and leisure. Major themes of this conference are the participation of Disabled Children and Young People, workforce development and the delivery of the Play agenda over the coming months. The day promises to deliver informative and engaging presentations from the DCSF, Council for Disabled Children and Play England amongst others. There will also be workshops running throughout the day.

Start Date: 18/09/2008

Venue: Neighbourhood Centre, London, SE1

Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00

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Email: info@yp-in.biz

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Play Scotland Annual Conference

Celebrating Play Scotland''s 10th anniversary year, this conference will look at a range of topics including: Play Types, Play Rangers, Fire Play, Play in Scotland, Outdoor Play and more. With keynote speaker Bob Hughes and a choice of 3 exciting workshops.

Start Date: 26/09/2008

Venue: Ayr, Scotland

Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00

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More info

Email: SharonForrester@playscotland.org

Telephone: 0131 440 9070

YP-In Roadshow

The Young People’s Inclusion Network is planning a series of roadshows to share what makes inclusion work for Disabled Young People. One-day events comprising workshops, photography, and film and networking opportunities will be held in the eight English regions this autumn. The roadshows will launch the project’s online guidance, bringing key messages and learning about inclusion to local youth and leisure services. The roadshows will be the first time that the online guidance will be available and the aim of the day is three-fold: A day of discussion around inclusion, moving the YP-in model forward into the public arena. We will be looking at what is required to make inclusion happen for Disabled Young People. To launch and familiarize guests with the ‘online guidance’ - find out how it works and what if offers. A chance for you to network and meet like-minded professionals.

Start Date: 03/10/2008

Venue: Bristol

Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00

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Email: info@yp-in.biz

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11 Million Takeover Day

The National Youth Association and 11 MILLION are pleased to announce that the second-ever Takeover Day will now take place on 7 November, creating a climax to Youth Work Week 2008 with its theme of “Promoting the Voice and Influence of Young People”. Last year’s 11 MILLION Takeover Day saw young people all over the country given the chance to participate in and comment on some of the institutions that affect their daily lives, including local authorities, business, health services and the media. Further information on plans for both Youth Work Week and Takeover Day 2008 will be available soon.

Start Date: 07/11/2008

Venue: Nationwide

Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00

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More info

Email: info.request@11MILLION.org.uk

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Play England AGM

Play England Annual General Meeting.

Start Date: 13/11/2008

Venue: London

Start/End Time: 09:00 to 17:00

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Email: play-sw@ncb.org.uk

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