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!

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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?

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by EHDC Community Team

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NOT!NOT!Back to school

Coursework and exams

No snow

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 sandie.gunn@hants.gov.uk 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 sharon.r.gooch@hants.gov.uk 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 sharon.r.gooch@hants.gov.uk 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: support.team@easthants.gov.uk

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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 community@altoncollege.ac.uk 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!

The end of the world

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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/

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Flowers

Jewellery

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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: support.team@easthants.gov.uk

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 community@altoncollege.ac.uk 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: support.team@easthants.gov.uk

web: www.easthantsyouthcouncil.org

Problemsin yourarea?

Who ya gonna call?

Improving Young People’s LivesImproving Young People’s Lives

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