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Summer 2008 Networks - Out Now!!!

The latest version of Networks is on the way and will be sent to all affiliated groups and members of LAYC.

As usual the issue is packed with news and information from across the Lothian area.

If you can't wait for your copy to arrive and are an LAYC member you can download the Summer 2008 edition of Networks from our Member's Only Section.

If you still don't have your member username and password get in touch with the LAYC office

You can download previous issues through the Networks section of this website.

TOPS Bags from LAYC

Have you ever looked in your equipment cupboard and though “Wouldn’t it be good to have some new stuff in here?” Maybe LAYC can help you…

TOPS bags (which are sponsored by Sainsbury’s) are full of sports, games and play equipment which link in with the TOP Play and TOP Sport programmes.

LAYC have 4 TOPS bags which you can borrow for a month at a time. They are free to borrow for current LAYC members.

You can find out more by clicking here.

LAYC AFFILIATION FEES - 1/2 Price!!!

LAYC affiliation fees have been slashed in half for the remaining part of the affiliation year.

So if you want to join the largest umbrella group for youth & childrens groups in Lothian then now is the perfect time

New Affiliation Fees (to end of October 2008)

• Basic Affiliation - Was £60 - Now £30

• Affiliaition Plus - Was £110 - Now £55

• Affiliaition Plus (inc. cover) - Was £250 - Now £125

You can find out more about affiliation and download application forms by clicking here.

For more information call LAYC on (0131) 667 1828 or e-mail enquiries@layc.org.uk.

Edinburgh Youth Consortium

Draft Youth Work Strategy Consultation

Following last years major youth work conference and the recent follow up seminars, the Edinburgh Youth Work Consortium have launched a draft youth work strategy for the City of Edinburgh. The aim is to ensure the final strategy reflects all youth workers' views, ideas and opinions. So please complete this survey and encourage your colleagues to do the same.

You can download the draft strategy in a PDF format by clicking here.

The consultation period runs until Friday 28th August. Responses will be collated by LAYC on behalf of the Edinburgh Youth Work Consortium.

You can download the consultation in a Word format by clicking here.

You can download the consultation in a PDF format by clicking here.

If you want to complete an online version of the consultation click here

Anti Social Behaviour- A Rough Guide to End the Confusion

Courtesy of CAFÉ K - Get your copy free of charge...

The booklet offers the reader a clear and concise outline of what types of behaviours are deemed as anti social, gives you a low-down on Parenting Orders as well as individual views, ABCs information, backed up with information of where you can receive advice/support and some hot websites to complement peoples knowledge.

Whilst the booklet concentrates on Anti Social Behaviour and the support services which are on offer in it’s own geographical location, the booklet can easily be adapted for specific support services located within other areas. The booklet is further complimented with a DVD.

If you would like to receive a copy or indeed talk more about this issue then please feel free to contact Emma Kyles or Scott Fraser or visit their web site www.cafek.org.

You can download your free copy of this leaflet by clicking here.

Bits and Bobs

User Survey

Bits and Bobs Scapstore (based in Sighthill, Edinburgh) Would like to hear from LAYC members. Bits and Bobs are looking for new ways to encourage people to shop at Bits & Bobs, and in finding outwhat materials they are interested in.

They would be extremely grateful if you could spare a couple of minutes to fill out a questionnaire.

You can download the survey in a PDF format by clicking here.

LAYC, Dunford House, 7 Boroughloch Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9NL
Tel: (0131) 667 1828 & Fax: (0131) 667 9862
Email: enquiries@layc.org.uk

Lothian Association of Youth Clubs (LAYC) is a registered Scottish charity, No. SC009193