Thanet Youth Matters - New Spring Edition Out Now! :0)

Thanet district Council press release!

Jam packed with free events, activities and news the new edition of the Youth Matters Magazine is out now in time for the school holidays (Wc 30 March 2009).

Youth Matter’s is the essential events guide for Thanet’s young people and features celebrity interviews and vital news all for FREE.

Produced by a team of local young people with the help of Thanet District Council’s Communication team, Youth Matters is given out through local secondary schools, youth clubs, supermarkets and libraries.This edition saw the youth editorial board becoming front page stars for the day as they donned make up and costumes to illustrate the different careers available to young people as well as featuring interviews with the famous local celebrity artist Ann Carrington and X Factor’s finalist Ben Mills.

The spring edition of Youth Matters also promotes local youth clubs, events on offer between April-July 2009 and includes features on students at St Georges C of E, Charles Dickens and King Ethelbert schools.The magazine has two versions – one for young people aged between 11 and 14 years and the other for 15-19 years as well as a supporting website www.thanetyouthmatters.co.uk.Cllr. Zita Wiltshire, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “The fact that Youth Matters is written by local young people for the young people of Thanet, makes it really unique and personal. The magazine is packed with loads of news and things to do, making it not only useful but an enjoyable read to. After reading Youth Matters, I can see no reason for young people in Thanet to have nothing to do and it’s really down to the many great clubs, events and activities put on by the Engage partnership who work hard to improve life for young people in the area.”

You can obtain copies from most youth groups, libraries, community centres etc.. or
to request a copy of Youth Matters call 01843 577050 or visit http://www.thanetyouthmatters.co.uk/

Thanet Youth Matters are currently asking their young readers to complete a survey about what Thanet Youth Matters Progress in the past two years. Entries are all in for a chance to win a Nintendo Wii! So why not encourage your youngsters to complete a survey either online at the Thanet Youth Matters Website or call 01843 577050 for more information.

Local Easter Fun in Thanet!

Well a big hello to everyone! Just wondered how everyone is doing. The sunshine has beaten all the weather forecasts as they had said it would rain and be cloudy all last week. :0)

There was a slight worry for everyone at the Whitehall Project last Wednesday as it had rained a little and was quite grey to start with. Finally the sun came out and it was all steam ahead from the Fegans 160 Family and Resource centre plus all the volunteers and it turned out to be a really great day!

There were free activities, under 7's craft area with the community involvement worker from the Children's Centre's there to offer friendly advice and inform everyone of their services for families with children under 5yrs.

The community Information tent had people from Health Training offering healthy food ideas and free apples, Hyde Housing, Orbit, Thanet District Council and more offering support and advice on housing issues. Options which is a pregnancy crisis support service were there, The community Police from Northwood were offering people with bikes a free protection scheme where they could mark their bikes in case it gets stolen in the future. Youth Matters were giving out their new edition of YM Magazine and some cool balls which went down well with the young people. We were there also with flyer's and parent/child lucky dips, plus stands and info from the Whitehall Project and Fegans 160 Family Resource Centre.

The Engage Youth Bus was also there offering activities for children and young people plus an inflatable football pitch, skate park etc... There were bouncy castles from Affordable Bouncy Castles including a cool miniature golf course. It was all topped off with great music from the bus and the support and hard work of the organisers, not to mention the many of you who turned up with the family and took part.Fab day!

As for the rest of the holidays there have been the Easter blasts for 11-19 year olds around Thanet offering Three days, three locations and loads of cool FREE stuff for young people. Brought to you by ENGAGE.This included Music, D-Jing & MC-ing, inflatable 5-a-side football, volleyball & tug-o-war, ultimate Frisbee, and a mini soccer skillz school, make your own t-shirts/bags, mobile skate park, chill out area and juice bar plus loads of freebies. Also included was a chance to protect your bike from thieves by having the police mark and register it with a special bar coded numbered sticker that could help trace it back to you if found stolen! Thanet Coast Project were offering a 'discover scuba' session where young people could try on the equipment, swim under water and see what they thought of scuba diving.All in all these days are a fab free source of entertainment and activity for our older children. Fab for a free event! :0)

Newington Community Centre held an children's activity afternoon with a family power ball session. There were roughly 30 children who attended with friends and family. They had large chess, volleyball, art, football, large 4-in-a-row and more including the large floor for power balling which was enjoyed by all! Many parents joined in with the children and fun was had by all. Mike and Calvin were there to assist in learning new moves including how to make a relaxing sofa with the balls. There must have been at least 20 large and small power balls rolling around. Great free afternoon!

The Ramsgate Eastcliff Bandstand had two days of fun for families on Easter Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday! Sunday was filled with karaoke singers on the bandstand, stalls, craft activities for children, Easter bonnet competition which showed up some very creative parents/children, Easter Egg hunt which had the children running around and more! Monday offered a treasure hunt with a missing cheetah! , more singers from the area plus the usual stalls and drumming sessions. The fog kept some people at bay on the Monday but those there took part and eventually the sun came out for a couple of hours.

For more fun days and local activities etc coming up around Thanet keep checking our official group page and our events pages on the main website http://www.mumsanddadsunite.net/ :0) Or if you are looking for a club or group for your child to start including parent and toddler groups come and check it out :0)Will report back again on more Easter Holiday news next week! Take Care and Have fun!

Nikki - MADU

Our New Flyer!

A big thanks to Dean Perry for quickly putting this one together! :0)

Family Days Out this Easter!

Hi everyone!
Here are some of the many Easter events coming up next week!


For more Easter Events this year check out our website:

www.mumsanddadsunite.net