the blog
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September
2010
Can I say a big public thankyou to everyone who been promoting www.getoutthere.info over the last couple of months especially the CYPS communications team and from the PAYP Team, Martin Lahiffee and Gemma Greenwood. It's working!! Site visits had dropped to 647 in June but incr...
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July
2010
Tell us what you think of Help4Teens
We're really interested to hear what you have to say about our site, so please take our survey below and let us know what you think.
There's more... for completing our survey you could be in with a chance of winning £20 of H...
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July
2010
My summer visits continued with a visit to the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle. Building work is progressing well. The stairs are now in place, the entrace walls completed and yes the grass is on the roof.
The HUB will be a fantastic facility when it is completed, I can't wait for the officia...
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July
2010
I have been recieving information about the summer programmes that the Youth Clubs, Youth Centres and Youth Projects are offering for young people and as always it is a fantastic programme with all kinds of different activities, trips and visits. Why not contact your local youth project t...
14
July
2010
Get Out There - There's an APP. for that
Do you have the latest Apple technology?
If you have, then now you can download and play your FREE APP, made specially for GET OUT THERE.INFO.
Are you the karate king, a super scuba or stormin' skateboarder? With our new APP you will be able to test your skills in an electroni...
08
July
2010
Written by Victoria McGarley (Aged 16)
Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre are running courses for people to complete the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. This is a fantastic thing because it has three different levels (Gold, Silver & Bronze) which mean teenagers of all ages and exper...
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June
2010
ChesterFest
ChesterFest is Chester-le-Street’s 1st Open Air Young People’s Music Festival to be held at Riverside Park, with doors opening at 11.00am and the festivities going on until 8.00pm. The event organisers are bringing together young talented musicians from around the district a...
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June
2010
Today I visited Bowburn Youth Project which is one of 15 Youth Centres that have been showing the England matches. At last the England football team found some form and beat Slovenia to set up a last 16 match against Germany. There was a great atmosphere at Bowburn wit...
09
June
2010
I have recently had the opportunity to visit the TCR Hub site. It was fantastic to see the plans turning into reality.
If you want to support the project you can buy a brick. They only cost £5. If you want to be part of this wonderful project contact Keith Jones at TCR 01833...
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May
2010
It's not just the weather in Peterlee that has been Brazilian recently. The Music Group at Peterlee Youth Centre have been learning how to drum Brazilian style. Last week I went to see the group, called Urban Rhythm, perform and they were fantastic. If you get the chance ...
14
April
2010
ZUMBA! ...Get hooked on working out!
Experience the fusion of hypnotic Latin inspired rhythms and dynamic moves that is Zumba!...
01
April
2010
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March
2010
Congratulations to Rachel Stabler, you have won £30 of WHSmith vouchers in the tell us competition.... Well done Rachel, your vouchers are in the post!!!
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Connexions County Durham are offe...
04
March
2010
Young people from Parkside Youth Group won the Area Award for Youth Work That Works in November 2009. Their Project was 'Taste of Culture' Well Done!...
04
March
2010
Easington Area Rep Group planned and hosted a Presentation Night at Shotton Hall in Peterlee in December 2009. Each young person had a role throughout the evening which helped to make this a special occasion for all young people from across the District who received recognition for their achievement...
04
March
2010
Parkside Youth Group London Residential Feb 17 - 19th 2010
Young people enjoyed the 'London Experience'. They had planned this Residential following a Peer Led 'Equality & Diversity' Project. The programme gave them an opportunity to explore England's Capital. They visited The British Museum, saw two West End Shows (Oliver & Hairspray), and took a b...
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February
2010
Hello - A lot to catch up on although it's still winter! Much has happened not least a new member of staff. Lisa has left us for a new life but I'm sure she will still be having a look at getoutthere so hello Lisa.
Our new person is called Scott Mason and I'm sure Scott will be communic...
14
January
2010
Durham County Council Positive Activities...
What does the positive activities team in the Council do?
Click here to see more information about what they can do for you and photos of young people enjoying positive activities......
05
January
2010
Happy New Year to all readers. I hope you all had a brilliant holiday. The snow has been brilliant fantastic for sledging although it's not so great for travelling to work. I don't think I will be visiting any youth projects this week! I did however attend three events t...
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December
2009
Congratulations - we have a winner!!
Congratulations to Lauren Smith from Barnard Castle.
She is the winner of the Youth Service user survey prize draw.
Her prize is an ipod nano that is on its way as you read.
Well Done Lauren.
from Martin...
14
December
2009
At least the Young People Look Healthy!
I was not greatly impressed to be informed that my last blog, "Being Healthy" is posted alongside a picture of me looking rather unhealthy! And I chose that picture as it was so much better than the windswept one.
Anyway I am going to try to put up a picture of young people at the Dales prese...
11
December
2009
If you need to update your activities we can provide you with a login for our administration area: www.getoutthere.info/admin
If you need your login details please email info@getoutthere.info
Please find below a short manual to help you use the administration area or if you require assistance ple...
01
December
2009
Why not try out your local Youth Centre.. you might be suprised - to search for youth centres click here and type in 'youth club' or 'youth centre' ...
If you would like more information on positive activities for young people in County Durham please visit the Durham County Council website her...
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November
2009
On Thursday evening I attended the Dales area presentation evening at Frosterley Village Hall. I met old friends from Wolsingham Youth Club and Stanhope Duke of Edinburgh Award group and also some new ones from West Durham Community Resources Boxing Club, Jackass Youth Theatre and the internati...
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November
2009
Is lack of money stopping you from taking part in an activity?
Would you and some friends like to go residential, but can’t afford to go?
Would you and some friends like to learn street dance but there isn’t a...
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November
2009
Shelby and Lauren tell us about White Water rafting and Kayaking...
Shelby and Lauren who attend Spennymoor Youth Centre went White water rafting and Kayaking on Sunday 15th November on the Washburn in Yorkshire, read on to hear about the fun they had...
Kayaking was wicked and so was the white water rafting. It was fun learning different skills and playing games, ...
24
November
2009
Sam, Ben and Matty go Kayaking...
Sam, Ben and Matty who attend Spennymoor Youth Centre went Kayaking in the Washburn, Yorkshire...
We enjoyed the two days kayaking.:) At first it was difficult but when we got the hang of it, it became more easier and more enjoyable....
19
November
2009
Do you want your activity featured on the Get Out There website?...Competition poster...
Get your activities featured on the Get Out There website….
How?: The Get Out There website is offering all young people the opportunity to WIN £10 HMV vouchers and Get Out There goodies. To do this they just have to write a short piece about activities that they do in their spare time...
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November
2009
Bowburn, Millbank and Wolsingham (again)
Last night I visited two youth projects. At Bowburn Youth Project the girls group were meeting and planning an open day and an activity programme leading up to Christmas which includes ski-ing, a cinema visit, ice skating and a visit to a restaurant. I also visited Millbank Youth Cl...
18
November
2009
Last week the Youth Service held our annual presentation evening. 350 young people and youth workers from all over County Durham got together at the Durham Centre in Belmont to celebrate the high quality youth work that has taken place over the past year. Each area has two winning projec...
18
November
2009
5 x £10 hmv vouchers up for grabs!!!
We are offering young people the chance to WIN £10 hmv vouchers!!! and lots of Get Out There goodies for the runners up!!!
If you would like to win a voucher here's what you have to do:
Write a short piece of text about your experiences of 'getting out there' for our website blog...- You cou...
17
November
2009
Opportunity for Young People aged 16-25
Young Unltd: Youth Leadership Team UnLtd is currently looking for young people aged 16-25 who would like the opportunity to join one of their Youth Leadership Teams, working with Young UnLtd in preparation of launching an exciting new national programme. The programme gives young people t...
13
November
2009
Anti Bullying Week Competition...
16-20 November 2009 To help mark National Anti-bullying Week 2009, the Anti-bullying Service is running an art competition for all children and young people who live in County Durham. The winning and runner-up entries will feature in the new version of the Durham County Council Anti-bullying P...
12
November
2009
Sorry about the disappearing act. But somebody mentioned the blog yesterday and kind of hinted that it was okay. Wow.... so I'm back. I promised evidence of the roof at Pelton well every picture tells a story. How good is that. The picture was taken a couple of wee...
12
November
2009
Alice Gent tells us about her experiences at the 'Tyne Tour'
'This weekend I went to Tyne Tour (the UK's largest kayaking gathering). I did Wordens Gorge it was exciting but cold, I had good fun and a good laughs. Loved winding the instructors up. I didn't like getting cold because I had to get off the water early because I was told to becau...
28
October
2009
Your views have been noticed!!!
Recently we asked young people to fill in a survey about things to do and places to go in County Durham. Over 1000 of you responded! and thank you all very much for your participation!
The outcome of your responses have had a massive impact on the future of things to do for young people in County D...
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October
2009
The first NSPCC North’s biggest Aerobathon takes place Monday 9 November 2009 6.00pm - 8.00pm
This will be a 2 hour workout with a qualified instructor. Over 70 leisure centres will be taking part in the North East and Yorkshire.! Come along and take part! To register you can click here ...
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October
2009
Dodgeball club at Freemans Quay!
Dodgeball is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK! It's fast, it' furious and loads of fun!.
A great team game and for once, it really is ok to throw balls at other people just for the fun of it! Our UK Dodgeball Association qualified coaches will show you the techniques and teach you the ru...
22
October
2009
WIN Flamingoland tickets to use before the 1st November 2009 - All you have to do is tell us what you think of the Get Out There website!
Email: info@getouthere.info NOW!!!
Quick get your entry in now before those tickets get snapped up!!!...
21
October
2009
FREE! Come along and try lots of activities...24th October 2009
Aged between 11 and 19 years?
Live in Brandon, Meadowfield, Bowney, Brancepeth or Langley Moor? If this answer is YES then this is for you!!
Come along and try our lots of activities such as Football, Cricket, Martial Arts, Health and Beauty, Climbing or Cicuit training and lots more!
Remember it...
21
October
2009
What will you do in Half Term?!
There's lots going on in your area.. please download the brochure for your area to see what's going on!......
07
October
2009
A big thank you to the workers (Maxine, Stacy and Peter) and young people at Wolsingham Youth Club who made me very welcome when I visited last week. The Youth Club only recently re-opened in a new (but old) building that is being refurbished. The young people have raised money and decor...
05
October
2009
Young People from Parkside Youth Group win competition!
Three Young people from Parkside Youth Group in Seaham won a competition to design a poster against Domestic Voilence. This was organised by the Youth Forum who presented them with their prizes!!
Diane Cameron - 15 years old (pictured left)Kayliegh Thomson - 14 years oldJordon Bates - 15 years old
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05
October
2009
Parkside Youth Group member achieves Platinum Award...
Kayly Wiffen, aged 18 years old from Parkside Youth Group has achieved her Platinum Youth Achievement Award. Her personal development plan included completing Level 1 Youth Work Course, becoming a Peer Educator, Organising a Residential and giving a Presentation to Management Committee members.
Wel...
01
October
2009
Tonight I will be in the Dales area visiting youth work projects in Wear Valley and Weardale. I have just looked at the timetable and I have a choice of projects including Stanhope Youth Club, the youth club at Frosterley Village Hall. A music session at Tow Law Community Centre, drop in...
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September
2009
Christmas Card Competition...!!
Durham Police Authority has launched a Festive Greeting Card competition, available for all children and young people to enter within County Durham and Darlington.
The Police Authority is an independent body responsible for ensuring Durham Constabulary delivers an efficient and effective police ser...
16
September
2009
Okay I haven't blogged for a while. I was being stubborn, no updates until I had a comment but I have cracked. No comments makes me sad but I am taking the positives since my ramblings about cricket we now have two cricket clubs listed on getouthere. So either someone is readi...
27
August
2009
Get Out There at West Rainton this weekend! - FREEBIES!!!
Hi everyone!
This weekend - Saturday 29th August from 10am-4pm, we will be giving away Get Out There goodies at the West Rainton open day! Come along to find out more information about Get Out There and Connexions - The advice, guidance and Information service for County Durham.
Where?: Jubilee Ha...
07
August
2009
WINNERS OF GET OUT THERE GOODIES...
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!!...
Please see below for the winner's of this months Get Out There goody bags, if you see your name below please email us at info@getoutthere.info with your full name and address and we will get your prize sent out to you...
WINNERS:Jade LeatherJosh CilkeKatie ThompsonTiffany ...
27
July
2009
Not boring at Pelton and Mid Durham Projects Club
On Friday night I visited Pelton Youth Project. At the moment the youth club is taking place in an old communal room. It's not ideal but the young people and workers are just getting on with it. In December the project will have a brand new building called Room 14. The p...
23
July
2009
Summer Activities for your region....
Download the different brochure's to find out what's going on in your region......
21
July
2009
As you will have noticed both the website and the blog section have been updated and much improved.
The blogs are being expanded we have, we think, a couple of youth workers who are going to begin bloging and we are looking for young people who would like to give it a go.
My blogs came to an end b...
20
July
2009
Hi everyone! My name's Lisa Stirling. I'll be looking after the Get out there website and keeping you up to date on the latest Get out there activities...Keep coming back for my regular blogs on everything to do with Getting out there! I'm always looking for feedback and suggestions on the website s...
20
July
2009
If you have any queries about the Get Out There website please contact us on info@getoutthere.info.
Post: Get Out ThereAykley Heads House Aykley Heads DurhamDH1 5TS
Email: info@getoutthere.info
Tel: 0191 3707820...
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July
2009
Bored and fed up? Want to try something new? Are you 13 or over?
Get Out There and have a go! www.getoutthere.info is the Young person’s website for things to do and places to go in County Durham.
On the website you will find activities which are from sources such as the local autho...
20
July
2009
Why don't we get credits to use on the Get Out There website anymore?
As you should be aware the empowering young people project was a pilot which meant that the spending credits were only for a limited period. We were always very aware of this and made every effort to ensure that everyone who was on the programme understood this.
Part of the work of the pilot ...
17
July
2009
Would you like write for the Get Out There website?
Hi everyone!
We had a 'Get Out There' meeting yesterday and one of the things we though we be good to see on the website is a 'blog' from young people who do activities in County Durham.
Maybe you took part in the pilot sheme and would like to w...
15
July
2009
Youth Advisory Board launches Virtual Portal
Do you have opinions you want heard? Do you have questions you want answered?!
In March 2008 a regional Youth Advisory Board was set up. Our aim is to work with young people from across the North East aged 14 to 19 on education and issues facing young people. We have a group of 25 young people from...
15
July
2009
Summer Holidays - What's on in Willington and Crook!
Why not try out some street dancing or some aquatic activities! - There's lots to do this summer in Willington and Crook for young people and all the family!!
Download the brochure to see everything that's on!...
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14
July
2009
An action packed programme of activities has been lined up to help make the most of the summer holidays.
Are you looking for something to do this summer? Look no further, we have something for everyone in our fun packed summer programme.
Come along and try a variety of sports in our leisure centre...
13
July
2009
Spot the Get Out There logo on a bus and WIN a prize!
Yes, you could WIN an ipod shuffle... at the moment the Get Out There logo is on buses is on the sides of buses Durham. If you spot one of these just email us at info@getoutthere.info telling us what numbers bus you saw the logo on. We will then enter you into a prize draw to WIN an ipod shuffle! Wi...
26
June
2009
WINNER ANNOUNCED - WIN four tickets to Flamingo Land!
WINNER ANNOUNCED!!!!...
The Winner of 4 Flamingo Land tickets is: William Patton - Please contact us to claim your prize at info@getoutthere.info....
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We are giving away four ticket...
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June
2009
FREE SWIMMING FOR ALL UNDER 18!
SWIM 4 FREE if you are 18 years old or under - Check out the link below for details....
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June
2009
Sign up now and WIN an ipod shuffle...
To celebrate the Get Out There Open Weekend on 10th-11th July we are giving away an brand spanking new ipod shuffle...
Just quote the promo code OW1 or OW2 when you sign up and get the chance to WIN an ipod shuffle.. Sign up now!....
Winner will be announced after the Get Out There weekend o...
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June
2009
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June
2009
Would you like to add an event or become a registered service Provider on get out there?
If you have an event for young people you'd like to advertise on this website simply go to our 'add events' page where you can fill in a simple form - We will them approve the event if appropriate and it will appear for young people to see straight away!
If you have a whole range of activities w...
18
June
2009
For your chance to win, watch the podcast "Being a Young Person in County Durham"
Then complete the online survey Things to do Places to go survey 2009, tell us your views on whats available for Young People now and what you would like to see for the future.
Good Luck...
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