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This leaflet has been produced to helpyoung people (aged 13+) findsomewhere to go, something to do andpeople you can contact if you needsome help or advice on:Drugs and Alcohol SupportLove, Life and Growing UpMy Health and MeGetting Your Voice HeardVolunteering OpportunitiesDisabled Children and Young PeopleCareers and EducationSummer Activities:SportsArts, Galleries and MuseumsPerforming ArtsYouth ActivitiesOther ActivitiesThings to remember34-56-78-9101112-131415-1617-202122-2323-2627Chance to winan iPad miniTell us what you think…... go tohttp://consult.barnsley.gov.uk/public/cypf/pa/youngpeoplesaudit13before Weds 11 September to tell uswhat you think about the offer forBarnsley young people. Allcompleted audits will go into a prizedraw to win an iPad Mini. Or visitthe Participation and Inclusion Teamin Barnsley Town Centre everyTuesday and Friday of the first fiveweeks of the summer holidays.If you would like to include information about your organisation in thenext brochure, please contact thingstodoin@barnsley.gov.uk

Drugs and Alcohol SupportIf you have any worries about your ownor someone else’s drug or alcohol use,then these services might be able tohelp:• Barnsley Young Addaction -01226 280532- Free, confidentialservice that supports young peopleand their parents / carers if theyhave concerns about alcohol ordrugs. Drop in service for under 18s,Mondays - Fridays, 12noon-5pm onRegent Street.• Barnsley Beacon - 01226 242990provides specialised support tofamily and friends of drug or alcoholusers.www.barnsleybeacon.com• Talk To Frank - Frank and honestinformation about drugs. Read whatothers have gone through and shareyour own stories.www.talktofrank.com• Stop Smoking Service -01226 737077 Make anappointment or just drop in to theQuit Shop, Eldon Street in BarnsleyTown Centre.www.stopsmokingbarnsley.nhs.uk

Love, Life and Growing UpHere are some of the places where youcan get information and advice aboutpuberty, contraception and sexualhealth. Remember, you can also talk toyour GP or your School Nurse.Queens Rd Clinic -is the main Contraception andSexual Health (CASH) base and canprovide any method of contraceptionand full STI Screening. JusteensClinics for under 25s are drop-inclinics and are at Queens Rd ClinicMonday - Friday from 3pm andSaturdays 12noon-2pm.‘C’-Card scheme - under 25scan sign up to get free condomsfrom CASH at Queens Road Clinicand various other distribution pointsin the community, such as YouthCentres, some GPs and anyorganisation which displays the ‘C’Card Logo. Contact CASH for moreinformation 01226 249949.Emergency contraception -is available from CASH Clinics, somepharmacies, A&E (out of hours), andthe genito-urinary medicine (GUM)Clinic at Barnsley Hospitalwww.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/gu-medicine/Chlamydia Screening /Testing -is available from CASH at QueensRd Clinic and the GUM Clinic atBarnsley Hospital, as well as variousother places in the community, suchas Youth Centres, and certain GPs.Contact CASH for more informationon 01226 249949.

Barnsley College Healthand Wellbeing CentreFor students and staff, it offers:• ‘C’-Card scheme sign ups,contraception and emergencycontraception, pregnancy testing,STI Screening and treatment as wellas general advice and support onissues including weight managementand stopping smoking.The Health and Wellbeing Centre isopen as normal during the summerholidays:Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm,Friday 8.30am-4.30pm,but appointments can only bemade for Thursdays.The Barnsley LGBT Forumis a not-for-profit, voluntary sectororganisation supporting Lesbian,Bisexual, Gay and Transgenderpeople, their families and friendsthroughout the Barnsley area.Contact Kay Tinkler or KevanRiggett:barnsleylgbtsecretary@hotmail.co.ukwww.barnsleylgbtforum.org.uk

My Health and MeIf you are worried about something, youmight find it helpful to speak to an adultthat you trust, like a parent, teacher,learning mentor, school nurse or youthworker.If you don’t want to talk to anyone faceto face the following organisationsmight be able to help:Childline - 0800 1111www.childline.org.uk Informationabout friendships,peer pressure,bullying, home,family worriesand more.The Child and AdolescentMental Health Services(CAMHS) -Offers support to young people withmental health problems. Each issueis assessed individually, but thetypes of issues include depression,psychosis, self harm and eatingdisorders. If you need to accessCAMHS, your GP can refer you.Young Minds -www.youngminds.org.uk Support toimprove the emotional wellbeing andmental health of children and youngpeople.Samaritans -www.samaritans.org/how-we-canhelp-you/if-youre-under-18providesemotional support to anyone who isstruggling to cope, or needsimmediate help. Contact eitherSaneline 08457 678000 (open from12noon-2am) or the Samaritans,08457 90 90 90.

Self Harm UK -www.selfharm.org.uk Advice aboutself harm, emotional distress andhow to get help for yourself or afamily member, from the experts.The Hide Out -www.thehideout.org.uk helpingyoung people understand domesticabuse and how to take positiveaction.Barnsley College Healthand Wellbeing Centre01226 216233. Offers:weight management, stoppingsmoking services, counselling,sexual health & contraception, drug& alcohol support, tutorials andgeneral advice & support.Open as normal during the summerholidays: Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm, Friday 8.30am-4.30pm butappointments can only be made forThursdays.Barnsley Mobile CancerInformation ServiceKatie Hopkins 01226 435493bdg-tr.healthwise@nhs.net Tips onbeing healthwise and help to makelife easier for those living with cancer,whether you're a patient or a relative.

Chance to get yourvoice heardIt is important to get your voice heard,especially about activities and servicesthat affect you.Current ways to get your voice heardinclude:The Participation &Inclusion Team -01226 759617 or 07786525982.Here to ensure that all young peopleaged 13-19 are given the opportunity tohave your say and influence decisionsthat affect your lives. They will listen toyour ideas, concerns and needs andsupport you to make things better.Contact your Youth Advocacy andParticipation Worker or YouthCouncillor.The Children’s RightsServiceKaren Lovatt01226 759617 / 07766 698023If you are a looked after child or youngperson from Barnsley, The Children’sRights Service can help and supportyou to speak up about your care andput across your thoughts, feelings andissues to improve services that youreceive.

Ask RachelIf you have a specific question or queryabout a service run by BMBC, you canask it to BMBC’s Director of Children’sServices at www.iknowican.co.uk/13-and-over/ask-rachelNational Citizen Service -Hannah Philips on 01226 211333To make a change in your localcommunity, 16 and 17 year olds cansign up for a 2-week residential withBarnsley FC over the Summer. The costis £50 with £25 refunded oncompletion.Remember that your school could have a school councilthat can raise any issues you have, so contact them too!

Volunteering OpportunitiesVolunteering has lots of benefits. It canhelp you gain skills and experience, get aplace on a training course and increaseyour confidence, all while meeting newpeople and possibly new friends!To volunteer, you can look out for localgroups that you’re interested in or yourschool might also run projects that supportthe local community, so don’t forget toask them. Organisations that can help:• Voluntary Action Barnsley's BarnsleyVolunteer Centre has lots ofopportunities for young people aged14+.Contact Dan, Janet orBeryl, 01226 320100• I Know I Can Young VolunteersBMBC Integrated Youth Support Serviceis developing a range of volunteeringopportunities and training programmesfor young people aged 11+, includingmentoring of other young people. Formore information contact NickyBloodworth 01226 773256.• Barnsley BEST has lots of roles atsports clubs and community eventsfor those aged 16+. EmailBEST@barnsley.gov.uk or call01226 773596 for more info.• If you want to search NationalVolunteering Opportunities, go towww.do-it.org.uk or vinspired.orgYou can participate in a variety ofvolunteering opportunities through theDuke of Edinburgh’s Award. Theprogramme operates under licencethrough Barnsley Youth Service. Manyschools and colleges operate their owngroups and the Youth Service operatesan Open Award Centre at Wombwell.For further details from Septembercontact 01226 753406.

Disabled Children andYoung PeopleBarnsley Council has an informationservice for children and young peoplewith any disability or additional needand the parents, carers andprofessionals who support them. Pleasecontact the Family Information andInvolvement Officer for DisabledChildren on 0800 0345 340 orinfoFIS@barnsley.gov.uk for furtherinformation on the following topics:• Support for Brothers and Sisters• Equipment• Funding• Aiming High for Disabled ChildrenNewsletterYou can also search for information onthe Barnsley Family Service Directoryonline at http://fsd.barnsley.gov.uk• Support groups• Benefits advice including DisabilityLiving Allowance• Local activities - where to go andwhat to do• Information on conditions,syndromes and disabilities• Useful addresses & phone numbers• Short Breaks• Childcare• Mobility• How to access Health, Social Careand Education services for your child• Leisure and holiday information egspecialist insurance

Careers and EducationLearning is Changing…What do you need to know?From this year, all young people have tostay in learning until the August afterthey turn 17. BUT, this doesn’t meanyou have to stay on in school or atcollege - you can choose anapprenticeship or a job that offers theopportunity for you to learn and getqualifications alongside it.Learning from 16-18 is free and if youare employed you will receive a wage.The official school leaving date for Y11students is Friday 28 June. It is againstthe law for a Y11 school leaver to startfull time employment or training beforethis date. There is no official leavingdate for Y12 and Y13 students.What do you need to do?If you are in Y11, your School CareersWorker is there to support you until 1stNovember, but if you want to register fortraining or an apprenticeship, you cando this from 1st July by calling intoTargeted IAG (TIAG, formerlyConnexions).If you are 17 or 18 and not at College orin training, call in to TIAG for help withvacancy information, job search, CVs,interview preparation and applications.In addition, www.iknowican.co.uk haslots of information.TIAG, Temperance House, Pitt Street,Barnsley, S70 1AL (opposite the mainPost Office). Open Mon–Fri, 10am-4pm.01226 773774.For your parents/carers to continue toaccess Child Benefit when you haveleft school, you must be registered withTIAG. For help with Child TaxCredits, contact 0845 3021444.

For all young peopleThe I Know I Can website has lots oftools to help guide you when makingdecisions about your future. You mightfind the following helpful:All young people within the Barnsleyarea can access Kudos andCareerscape throughwww.iknowican.co.ukCASCAiD Kudos - an impartial onlinecareers guidance programme.CASCAiD Careerscape - an onlinecareers resource.UCAS Progress - Search, exploreand compare courses at schools,academies, colleges and work-basedlearning providers.World of Work - Information aboutwhat’s happening in the local jobmarket.National Careers Service - hasinformation, advice and guidance tohelp you make decisions on learning,training and work opportunities.Apprenticeships - website of theNational Apprentice Service.

Summer ActivitiesF o r a l l a c t i v i t i e s , g o t ow w w . t h i n g s t o d o i n . o r g . u kIf you are over 13, like the Things to do Facebook Page

SportsActive BarnsleyDave Drumgoon 01226 736644d.drumgoon@activebarnsley.comUp to age 16. Mon 22 July to Fri 30August (excluding bank holiday),9am-3pm, Healthy Lifestyle Multi-SportActivities. £5 per day.Drink & packed lunch required.Barnsley FCHannah Philips 01226 211333• Sports Camps - for young peoplewith a disability, aged 8 - 17.Includes football, rounders, cricket,basketball, boccia, goal ball.Every Weds (at Shaw Lane) andThurs (at Barnsley FC) during thesummer holidays, 10am-3pm.Contact Hannah before attending.• Football Skills - Each weekthroughout the summer. Up to age14. Charges apply. Contact Hannahfor more information. Mon- Fri, 9am-3pm at Oakwell Wed, Thu, Fri,10am-3pm at Hoyland LeisureCentre.• Street Dance - Each weekthroughout the summer. Up toage 16. Charges apply.Contact Hannah for moreinformation. Tue and Thu,9am-3pm at Oakwell.

Barnsley Premier Leisure• Royston Leisure Centre -01226 722991. Aqua Circuit 1 dayeach week. Week-long SnorkellingCourse. Crash Course Swimming -alternate weeks throughout summer.• Hoyland - 01226 744063Extra Fun Pool sessions Tues - Fri,1pm-2.30pm• Dearneside - 01709 880040Multisports Day 1 day each week,during the summer. Activities includefootball, quick cricket, basketball,badminton, swimming.Extra Fun Pool Sessions Mon, Tuesand Weds, 2.30pm-4pm, Thurs andFri 1.30pm-3pm• Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre -01226 710736 Athletics Coaching -Tues and Thurs 6pm-8pm• Metrodome - 01226 730060Calypso Cove WaterparkTeam ActivJude Langdon mail@teamactiv.org01226 720700Superstars @ Dorothy HymanStadium. For ages 16+, Weds 17 July,7pm-9pm, registration at 6.30pm. £30per team. Teams are 6-8 people.Worsbrough CommonCommunity Association -Paul Walters 01226 249904. Boxercise,Weds 6pm-7pm at Worsbrough CommonICT Centre, Warren Quarry Lane.

Arts, Galleries and MuseumsExperience BarnsleyThe brand new museum and DiscoveryCentre at Barnsley Town Hall. Everyweek during the summer holidays:Tuedays Make it! Workshop(Bookings only)Wednesdays Let’s get digital!Digital artwork with iPads inspired byBarnsley’s history. Bookings only, forages 11-16.Thursdays Drop in sessionFridays Make It! Workshop(Bookings only)Sat and Sun Storytelling activitiesCannon Hall01226 790270Victorian Kitchen Every Weds in thesummer holidays, 11am-1pm, £5 perchild. Children to be accompanied byan adult. Booking essential.Community Learning andInformation Services -Cudworth Centre of ExcellenceCarol Booth, 01226 717531,carolbooth@barnsley.gov.ukCentre accessible with disabled toiletsFor ages 8-14 years (not suitable forchildren under 8 years of age). Free butneed to book. Limited places available.Parental consent required.Craft activity sessionMon 22 July, 1.30pm-3pmMon 19 August, 1.30pm-3pmWeds 24 July, 9.30am-11amThurs 22 August, 1.30pm-3pm

Elsecar Heritage Centre01226 740203Free Challenge Trail - Everyday…A prize for each completed challenge!Science-y fun - Every Tues duringthe holidays,10am-12noon. Family funtours exploring Elsecar 1pm and 3pm.Free.Elsecar & Wentworth Wander -Sat 28 July, 12noon. 6-mile walk fromElsecar Visitors' Centre.Elsecar Village Wander - Sat 17 Aug.Time TBC.Photographic Fun - Thurs 8 August,all day, take part in photographysessions to capture the industrial gloryof Elsecar.Drop in and get creative -Thurs 22 August, all day, artists will beon hand to help you design your Elsecarinspirations.

Worsbrough MillRichard Moss 01226 774527. Youngpeople must be accompanied by anadult.Country Fair - Sat 20 July,10am-4pm. Free.Mill Tour - 1pm on Sat 3 & Sun 4Aug, Sat 10 Aug, Sat 17 & Sun 18 Aug,Sat 24 & Sun 25 Aug, Sat 31 Aug &Sun 1 Sept. Booking advisable £3 perperson.Pond Dipping - Wed 7 & Wed 28Aug, 1pm, £5 per child.Bug Hunt - Wed 14 Aug, 1pm, £5 perchild.Hot Bulb Engine Demonstration -Sun 14 July & Sun 11 Aug, 1pm-3pmFree admission.Nature Trail - Wed 21 Aug, 1pm,Booking advisable £3 per person.Food Fair - Mon 26 Aug, 11am-3pm.Free.Milling Demonstrations - Sun 28July, 11am and 3pm. Free.

The Cooper GalleryKate Neill, 01226 242905,coopergallery@barnsley.gov.uk• The Storytelling Tree:Children’s Short StoryCompetition14yrs & Under. Short storycompetition, chance to win a £20book token. 100-150 words aboutholidays, all entries will be hung inthe Fox Wing during the summer• KENNETH GRAHAM -Free drop-in activity.16yrs & Under. Open all summer,Mon - Fri 10am-4pm,Sat 10am-3pm.• Stories from Café De Galata -Every Sat during the summerholidays: 10am, 11.30am and 2pm.

Performing ArtsMayor’s Parade, Town Centre -01226 775728, Sat 13 July, 12noon.Scarabeus Aerial Theatre -Sun 21 July, 1pm and 3pm. FREE! Aerialtheatre & puppetry for children and theirfamilies at Cannon Hall. 01226 790270.Qdos Creates and HoylandswaineArts Group -Laura Tock, 01226 327022,info@qdoscreates.com Developing skillsin dance, drama, music and art.For ages 8-12.The Tales of Beatrix Potter -01226 790270Outdoor theatre at Cannon Hall,Mon 26 August, at 3pm.Madfest 2013 - Fri 2 - Sun 4 August,Weekend ticket £35, evening ticket £15,camping £10. Tickets from ElsecarHeritage box office, 01226 740203 andthe Civic 01226 327000www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

Youth ActivitiesBarnsley Youth Service - will bedelivering a range of activities for youngpeople aged 11-19 at various locationsacross the borough. Keep a look out forflyers and posters in your area orcontact 01226 753406.Seasons Activities for SchoolHolidays (SASH) -For ages 8-16, Barnsley Youth Serviceand Positive Activities will be at theSeasons Estate, Thurnscoe, for fourweeks of the summer holidays.Contact Angie Kelly 01226 753406.Ad Astra at St Paul'sCommunity Hall -07512 899175 to book a place.Thurs 25, Fri 26 July, Thurs 1,Fri 2 August, 10am-3pm.For 8-15 year olds. Creative art work,fun and fitness. Packed lunch required.GAZ - at theAcorn Centre,Grimethorpe,contactDave Taylor on 01226 713599to find out what's on this summer.Gr8 M8s, Hickleton Youth Project -Princess Drive Thurnscoe.01709 894888.Holiday Clubs -Mon 22 July Fri 30 August, 9am-4pm(except Bank Holiday) for ages 6-15,Consent forms to be filled in.South Yorkshire Clubs forYoung People -Mon 29 July - Fri 2 August (for ages 11-19) 5 days of activities in Thurnscoe andin Sheffield. Cost: £10 (subsidised bySYCYP) Booking required.www.gr8m8sthurnscoeyouthclub.co.uk

OtherActivitiesHope House Church -Sarah Davey, 01226 211011Fri 26 July, Kayaking,Weds 31 July, OrienteeringThurs 8 August, Climbing and AbseilingFri 9 Aug, Team Building FunFri 30 Aug, PaintballingFor 11-17 years.Participation and InclusionTeam 01226 759617Town centre every Tues and Fri 10am-4pm,for the first 5 weeks of the summerholidays, running drop-in focus groups andactivities. Chance to win an iPad mini ifyou complete the Young People's Audit.Play Day 2013 at Locke Park -Playful Places. Free.Weds 7 August, 11am-3pm.Laikin’ Out at Locke ParkActive Barnsley, Chris Reeves,01226 736644. 'Drop in'. For ages8-16. Next to the play area and cafe.Mons & Weds, 1pm-3pm during thesummer holidays (except Bank Holiday).The Immortals - theAlternative Night Out -Lorna Szkliniarz, 01226 705980Mon 15 July, 6.30pm-9.30pm atBarnsley YMCA, Blucher Street,“Schools Out” with live music, a freephoto booth and cupcakes. For 10-18year olds. Look out for Lorna andMichael from Young Addaction, who willbe in the town centre this summer.

RSPB Old MoorLiane Holdsworth, Visitor ExperienceOfficer, 01226 273837Sat 20 - Sun 21 July, 6pmTin pot theatre presents RoaldDahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox -Booking essential Tickets £6 Adults, £5children and RSPB Members. Suitablefor all ages.Sat 20 - Sun 21 July, 11am-1pmTin Pot Theatre workshops -Children must work independently oftheir adult companion. £5 (includeslunch).Sun 28th JulySolar Gazing -Look closely at the sun with help fromexperienced astronomers. Reserveentry fee £4 adults, £2 children, free toRSPB Members.Sat 10 and Sun 11 AugustBushcraft for beginners -The RSPB Big Wild Sleep OutMake a den, forage for food, cook ameal. Over 8's only - children must beaccompanied by an adult (adult place isfree). Booking essential. £10 per child(£8 if RSPB member).

WednesdaysWild WednesdayLearn how to make homes for wildlife or gopond dipping.Giving Nature a HomeActivities -Each week during the summer holidays.Reserve entry fee applies to thefollowing activities: £4 adults, £2children, free to RSPB members:ThursdaysThinkbomb!Nature enthusiasts will give interactive talksand activities for all the family.FridaysFree Friday!No reserve entryfee!Mondays, Saturdays & Sundays-Drawing, Dipping andDiscovery DayTuesdays (except Tuesday 23 July)Tuesday Tales

Wentworth Castleand GardensHannah Barraclough, 01226 776040.Garden admission applies, contact forindividual prices of each event.Go Wild in the Woods FamilyActivity Day -Sat 20 July - in conjunction with TeamActiv.Children’s Garden Trail -Tues 23 July -18 August.Playtime on the terrace -Tues 23 & Weds 24 July, Tues 30 &Weds 31 July, Tues 6 & Weds 7August, Tues 13 & Weds 14 August,11.30am-2pm.Pirate themed garden trail -Mon 19 Aug - Sun 1 September.Pirate Children’s Activities -Mon 19 - Weds 21 August, Drop inactivities sessions at 11.30am, 12noonand 2pm.THEATRE-Wind in the Willows -Thurs 22 August.Sit in Movie - Big ScreenFri 23 August 2pm & 7pm (6pm forpicnics).Junior Rangers -£3 per child, Thurs 25 July & Thurs 15August, 11am-1pm.

Things to remember•Contact the provider directly for themost up-to-date information and todiscuss any individual needs.•It is every parent or carer’sresponsibility to ensure that activitiesare safe and suitable for their child toaccess. Parents and carers shouldcheck that they are happy with theactivity and the organiser. We wouldrecommend that you ask theorganiser of the activity for evidenceof DBS (formerly CRB checks), childprotection and health and safetypolicies. Go towww.thingstodoin.org.uk to find outmore about what a provider shouldhave in place.•The Council does not approve orendorse any organisation or individualactivity provider included in thisbrochure or onwww.thingstodoin.org.uk•For more information about activitiesfor children and young people, pleasecontact the Families InformationService on 0800 0345 340 or visitwww.thingstodoin.org.uk•Organisations and individualsproviding activities are included in thisbrochure but BMBC does not carryout any checks on them or verify anyinformation that an organisation orindividual provides.•BMBC does not approve or endorseany organisation or individual includedin this brochure or take anyresponsibility for the quality of theactivities provided. This brochure wascreated to give members of thecommunity access to informationabout activities and services withintheir area.•The information is available to you onthe condition that BMBC is notresponsible or liable for any relianceplaced on this information. Whilst carehas been taken in the compilation ofthis information, BMBC cannotguarantee the accuracy orcompleteness of the information andwill not be responsible or liable for anyloss, damage or inconvenience causedas a result of any inaccuracy or errorwithin these pages or be obliged toremedy such inaccuracy or error.

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