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Barnet youth to inspire others through publication

A YOUNG charity founder is among 20 Barnet people whose achievements are being highlighted in a booklet designed to inspire young readers. Samuel Kasumu, who won two awards in October for his work through charity Elevation Networks, is one local … Continue reading

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Young people in a class of their own

TWENTY young people have had their achievements and community spirit celebrated in a booklet aimed at improving the public perception of the borough’s youth. The official launch of Beyond The Class, which features some of Barnet’s best and brightest young … Continue reading

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Beyond the Class 2011 – Barnet’s top 20 young achievers

        The talents and achievements of 20 young Barnet residents have been celebrated through a new booklet designed to inspire others and change public perceptions of young people. The 20 young people featured in Beyond the Class … Continue reading

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Torchbearer Darwin a leading light for youth

Founder of a youth group that provides support to young people in north-west London has been named as an Olympic torchbearer. Darwin Bernardo, from Colindale, is among almost 7,000 people to have been selected in recognition of their personal achievements … Continue reading

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Londoner speaks of Olympics torchbearer joy

Darwin Bernardo, 23, of Colindale, north-west London, did not even tell his parents Dulce and Manuel he would be a torchbearer. His father found out yesterday (Thursday) after seeing him on television. For the last six years Mr Bernardo has … Continue reading

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Rui wins top prize North Road community centre

Users of a Burnt Oak community centre are benefitting from a new kitchen thanks to an award-winning local resident. Burnt Oak resident Rui Jorge Octavio won the community kitchen for the North Road Community Centre, HA8, as a prize after … Continue reading

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Londoner of the Day: Darwin Bernardo

With the eyes of the planet set to be on the capital city when the Olympics come to town next year, Londoner of the Day goes to a man who picked to carry the iconic torch on its passage to … Continue reading

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BBC1 Tonight’s the Night Incredible surprise!

Nominated by his brother Franca, Rui has been an inspiration for disadvantaged youngsters in his local community. He set up ‘Grab Ur Mic’, a project that uses role play and improvisational comedy exercises to help build up the confidence of … Continue reading

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Good For Nothing Campaign

v, The National Young Volunteers Service, is turning negative youth stereotypes on their head. Rui was one of four young volunteers who give up their time for free to benefit their community – to feature in a national campaign that put a whole … Continue reading

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Founder of Nutmeg becomes A “HERO”

  Darwin has been selected to be part of the  ”Hero”  . This campaign promotes amazing young role models. Young heroes leading positive change in their communities.  follow link to read more>>>> http://globaloptimists.org/users/darwin-bernardo

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2x Part Time Outreach Worker

Two positions are available to work on a part-time basis, 21 hours per week, based in Barnet. You will be working as part of a skilled team engaging with economically inactive residents, signposting residents onto Employability, Enterprise and Training programmes … Continue reading

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Spoken Word Workshop

Call out to young people aged 14 to 24 to join spoken word artists at London Transport Museum’s thought provoking creative word workshop inspired by the Museum’s Sense and the City: smart, connected and on the move exhibition. Developed by … Continue reading

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Spring 2012 Training Programme

Welcome to CommUNITY Barnets spring training programme 2012! CommUNITY Barnets spring training programme focuses on the key areas of fundraising and finance. Providing expert guidance on fundraising strategies and outcomes and on the legal requirements and best practice for your … Continue reading

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Activities in Barnet? Theres an APP for that!

Voicebox is Barnet Homes mobile youth forum that hosts youth events across Barnet. Help us design a new app for young people by telling us what mobile device/s you use at home or on the go!! together we can create … Continue reading

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“Get A Head of the Games” Launch

For over a year now, London 2012 and TfL have been working with businesses to encourage and enable them to plan ahead.TFL will now communicate directly with the travelling public via their website and social media channels. TFL have developed … Continue reading

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Community Research – £50 Prize!

We are a group of local partners including community/voluntary organisations, housing providers and the local council, who are working together to improve the local area. We want to build on previous consultation work to know what improvements local people would … Continue reading

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The Riots

The Government originally refused a Public Inquiry into the riots that shook our cities this summer, so the Tricycle Theatre mounted its own. After a sell-out run at the Tricycle, the critically acclaimed production transfers to Tottenham. Don’t miss the … Continue reading

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Barnet youth to inspire others through publication

A YOUNG charity founder is among 20 Barnet people whose achievements are being highlighted in a booklet designed to inspire young readers. Samuel Kasumu, who won two awards in October for his work through charity Elevation Networks, is one local … Continue reading

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Young people in a class of their own

TWENTY young people have had their achievements and community spirit celebrated in a booklet aimed at improving the public perception of the borough’s youth. The official launch of Beyond The Class, which features some of Barnet’s best and brightest young … Continue reading

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Beyond the Class 2011 – Barnet’s top 20 young achievers

        The talents and achievements of 20 young Barnet residents have been celebrated through a new booklet designed to inspire others and change public perceptions of young people. The 20 young people featured in Beyond the Class … Continue reading

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2x Part Time Outreach Worker

Two positions are available to work on a part-time basis, 21 hours per week, based in Barnet. You will be working as part of a skilled team engaging with economically inactive residents, signposting residents onto Employability, Enterprise and Training programmes … Continue reading

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Spoken Word Workshop

Call out to young people aged 14 to 24 to join spoken word artists at London Transport Museum’s thought provoking creative word workshop inspired by the Museum’s Sense and the City: smart, connected and on the move exhibition. Developed by … Continue reading

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Spring 2012 Training Programme

Welcome to CommUNITY Barnets spring training programme 2012! CommUNITY Barnets spring training programme focuses on the key areas of fundraising and finance. Providing expert guidance on fundraising strategies and outcomes and on the legal requirements and best practice for your … Continue reading

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Community Research – £50 Prize!

We are a group of local partners including community/voluntary organisations, housing providers and the local council, who are working together to improve the local area. We want to build on previous consultation work to know what improvements local people would … Continue reading

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REalise Programme

Are you interested in learning about sustainability AND improving your CV? LCRN’s REalise Programme is a free training course and work placement in the community environment sector for young people aged 16 -24. You will learn practical skills to help … Continue reading

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Awards For All

Awards for All is a Lottery grants scheme funding small, local community-based projects in the UK. Each country is running its own programme, so find out how our grant can help your project by clicking on your country. http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/

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O2 Think Big give up to £2,500!

Think Big is for people young people aged 13 to 25 years old in the UK and It’s to help make things better in your local community. Your project should be up and running within three months of being accepted. … Continue reading

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Live UnLtd give up £5,000!

Live Unltd are looking for anyone aged between 11 and 21 who has the passion and talent to change the world around them for the better. Live UnLtd will give up to £5,000 of funding and all the support needed … Continue reading

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Spoken Word Workshop

Call out to young people aged 14 to 24 to join spoken word artists at London Transport Museum’s thought provoking creative word workshop inspired by the Museum’s Sense and the City: smart, connected and on the move exhibition. Developed by … Continue reading

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Spring 2012 Training Programme

Welcome to CommUNITY Barnets spring training programme 2012! CommUNITY Barnets spring training programme focuses on the key areas of fundraising and finance. Providing expert guidance on fundraising strategies and outcomes and on the legal requirements and best practice for your … Continue reading

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The Riots

The Government originally refused a Public Inquiry into the riots that shook our cities this summer, so the Tricycle Theatre mounted its own. After a sell-out run at the Tricycle, the critically acclaimed production transfers to Tottenham. Don’t miss the … Continue reading

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Beyond the Class 2011 – Booklet Launch!

We are happy to announce that we have finished putting together a booklet that highlight the achievements of 20 young people in Barnet aged 16 -25. Our aim is to encourage the community to view young people more positively and … Continue reading

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Beyond the class 2011 booklet release – coming soon!!

Often when there is a discussion around young people, the focus tends to be on problems they cause society. Thus negative misconceptions and representations of the youth of today have emerged. The media would have many believe that young people … Continue reading

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Our previous events

In this page you will be able to see pictures from our previous events including E2g, Makes sense?, Grab ur mic and Aspire. Enjoy! Everyone2Gether – Click Here One Borough One Voice- Click Here Inspire A Generation – Click Here … Continue reading

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Beyond the Class 2011 – Barnet’s top 20 young achievers

        The talents and achievements of 20 young Barnet residents have been celebrated through a new booklet designed to inspire others and change public perceptions of young people. The 20 young people featured in Beyond the Class … Continue reading

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Alex Rose – STOP Campaign

Alexander Rose, a 21-year-old art student, who runs a campaign against gun and knife crime. He was a close friend and fellow student of Eugene at Ernest Bevin School in Tooting who was fatally stabbed in Micham in 2006. Through … Continue reading

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