do somethin' news

Candidates Week

Nominations are now open for the National Girls Club Candidates Week which will run from Sunday 24 –Friday 29 August, at Ormside Mill Residential Centre in Cumbria.

Since beginning in 1951, Candidates Week has become the longest running single gender training and development course offered to affiliated clubs and organisations. Courses engage young women in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor programmes that challenge physical and mental attributes.

If you know a young person in your network, aged between 16 and 21, nominate now and give them an opportunity of a lifetime.

Download more information
Download Candidate Week nomination form

Do Somethin More

Are you interested in giving something back to the environment?
Fancy getting your hands dirty and learning something new?
Perhaps you know one or two young people who love the great outdoors..

If you are nodding your head and applauding 'YES' why not why not join our environmental volunteer weekends in Cumbria and really make a difference!

Limited places are available for the following weekends:
11th, 12th and 13th July
12th, 13th and 14th September
21st, 22nd and 23rd October

All projects involve on the job training so no previous experience is necessary. Groups are welcome.

Download a printable information flier to stick on your club notice boards and information areas here or contact rachel.smith@clubsforyoungpeople.org.uk for more information

'Off the Wall' Mural competition

Entries are now open for the 2008 Clubs for Young People mural competition.

All you need to do is gather a group of budding artists in your club and paint or draw something that shows what 'club life' is to you.

All groups are required to submit a photographic or filmed journal detailing the progress of the mural.

Cash prizes of £250, £150 and £50 will be awarded to the winning entries.

Download a printable flyer to stick on your club notice board here