Welcome to the Preston District
Welcome to the Lancashire Young People's Services in Preston. Our Central Office base is:
Guildhall House,Guildhall Street,Preston,PR1 3NU
Telephone +44 (0) 1772 554400
Fax +44 (0) 1772 554440
Email -CYP YCS Service - Preston
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Activities happening near you
Open Weekend
OPEN WEEKEND ACTIVITIES - 10TH & 11TH JULY 2009 ORGANISED BY THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICE IN PRESTON.
The OPEN weekend is a nationwide campaign to highlight the many activities available for young people to take part in during their lesuire time. On the 30th April Beverley Hughes the Minister for Children and Young People asked local authorities to champion the Open Weekend on the 10th and 11th July to encourage new young people to attend activities in there local area.
In Preston we have a variety of events and activities taking place over that weekend for young people aged 11+. These range from open youth clubs , sleepover for a girls group, trips out and several detached session. This is where the mobile unit is in your local area and young people can visit it and meet up with various youth workers. The youth centre openings provide the chance to meet other young people , take part in activities like - pool, cookery, art and lots more.
Why not click on the link to see what is happening in your area of Preston and how to get more information about it.
Open Weekend Activities_(26K)
Michael Scanlon
Our Unsung Hero
Congratulations to....
Michael Scanlon one of our staff team in Preston who was successful in being awarded an 'Unsung Hero' award as part of the Council's Pride Awards for the South Area. Last week he was successful in gaining the Corporate 'Unsung Hero' Award for the County.
He has been presented with a framed certificate and a pen in an engraved box. Someone from the PR team from County Hall is going to visit him and film / photo him in his work setting to be used in promotion of Lancashire County Council.
Michael started as a young person with us, then went on to become a volunteer on the mobile and then gained 2 part time posts in the open access and teenage sexual health teams. This is fantastic news for both Michael and the Service. Thanks also goes to Glynis Atherton for nominating him and giving him support throughout the process.
What's happening in Preston over the Summer
Summer Activities 2009
SUMMER IS HERE....
We have lots of activities across the district for you to take part in during the summer holiday period. These range from a graffiti project at Star Youth Club to trips out, cookery, music and lots more. Summer is also the time young people receive the results of exams. Our staff will be in schools and colleges to support you when you receive your results and
Our info centre opposite the Post Office is also open each day to give you advice and support as well as a help support day which will be held at Moor Nook on Thursday 27th August 10am - 3pm.
If you are unable to come to us you can visit our mobile unit, please click on the link to see where we are based over the summer Mobile July Aug 2009_(22K)
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA.
Rural/Nortern & Central Preston:(Home Slack, Longsands, Sherwood & Sharoe Green).
July Calendar Rural/Nortern & Central Preston_(19K)August Calendar Rural/Nortern & Central Preston_(18K)September Calendar Rural/Nortern & Central Preston_(16K)
For further information you can contact Ronald Clarke on 07974 178110
East Preston:(Moor Nook & Ribbleton)
East Preston Summer Activities_(78K)
For Further information you can contact Tim Brampton/Claire Armer on 01772 793126
West Preston:(Plungington & Ashton)
Summer Activities West Preston_(25K)
If you require any further information regarding the above you can contact Bob Casey or Maggie Cole on 01772 827840.
P & I Summer Programme 2009_(49K)
If you require any further information regarding the above you can contact Neil McLoughlin on 07824 434369.
Team Leader contact details are as follows:
Cath Babington (Information and Guidance) 07824 434359
Mike Farnfield (Open Access)07771 971457
Sue Hogan Prevention & Inclusion) 07824 434353
Are you Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Youth Group
There is now Youth Provision for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Young People in Preston. Young People have named the project VIBE (Varied Individuals Being Equal) which meets every Thursday evening in Preston City Centre between 6-8pm. The group is for all young people identifying as LGBT aged between 13 and 25. At present we have a mixed group of 8 Young People and growing.
The group allows young people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or questioning their sexuality to meet with other young people and make new friends who experience the same issues. The group is run by Young People's Workers who have experience and knowledge of LGBT issues and offer a supportive environment to Young People within a group setting and also 121s.
If you are LGBT or know of someone who is please contact us for more information on the numbers below. A worker will then meet up with the Young Person and take them to project VIBE.
Rachel Heaps 07814493750
Steve Griffin 07816146709
Lorna Stevens 07971740810
YPS LGBT Poster_(244K)
Youthbank / Youth Opportunity Fund deadlines for 2009-2010
The YouthBank / Youth Opportunity Fund deadlines for the Preston district are:
June 30th
September 30th
November 30th
Remember that information should be received into East cliff (address on the application form) by this date! If you deliver it to the district then the application will not be considered until the next round.
Report from Youth Bank Grant
Preston held this year's international youth festival. The main venue was Our Lady's Catholic High School, Fulwood, where all main activities took place. Young people from 15-20 took part from England, Germany and Finland. Ecumenical and Social events, with workshops lasting throughout the week, brought young people together and celebrate this years theme 'Being Young'.
Preston Feature Articles
We provide a wide range of activities for young people. Here you will find details of some of our projects and activities. Please follow the links below.
Sex and Relationships - We recommend a cool website.
Information, Advice and Guidance
INFO CENTRE CHANGE IN OPENING TIMES
Our info centre is now open Tuesday and Thursday evening until 7pm and on a Saturday 10.30am - 3.30pm. This is besides opening Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm. The centre staff are there to help any young person aged 11+ with any think they would like to talk about e.g. jobs, money, health, travel.
Find out more about Young People's Service at the Urban Exchange
Things To Do
These are the things you can do in your area.
- Out and About
- Live and Learn
- Play the Game
- Stay Healthy
- Get an Award
- Computer Stuff
- Contribute To This Site
Places To Go
These are the places to go in your area.
People To Meet
In Preston the Young People's Service, in conjunction with our partners, provides discrete provision for a range of groups.
Someone To Talk To
There are a number of ways to find the information you need when you need it.