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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ellie Kershaw, Marketing, Communication and Administration Apprentice at Young Bristol.

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Ellie Kershaw is a new member joining the Young Bristol team as a Marketing, Communication, and Administration Apprentice. She recently completed her sixth form of studies in English Language, Media Studies, and Business but also has previous experience in a customer service role. Her passion for creative writing and the media industry stemmed from the college courses she studied. Ellie hopes to explore these passions further in her new role, but also hopes to provide opportunities and benefits for young people in local communities.

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Young Bristol believes in the importance of developing young people and providing them with positive career opportunities. We hope you will join us in welcoming Ellie Kershaw to the Young Bristol team!

Young Bristol were thrilled to partner with Bristol Cathedral and other city-wide organisations for The Big Jubilee Lunch on College Green, on Sunday 5th June to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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Young Bristol has been celebrating HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee throughout May and June, delivering a programme of Jubilee Activities across our Community Youth Clubs including bunting and badge making, Jubilee bake offs, fancy dress and sports tournaments. The month of May saw Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Avon Youth Club, BS14 Youth Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People and The Grove @ Bedminster Down get involved with the celebrations, welcoming over 300 young people engaging with our programme of events and activities.

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Young Bristol has been celebrating HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee throughout May across our city-wide Community Youth Clubs, providing fun activities and events for children and young people.

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Young Bristol has delivered a programme of Jubilee Activities at our Community Youth Clubs including bunting and badge making, Jubilee bake offs, fancy dress and sports tournaments. The month has seen Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Avon Youth Club, BS14 Youth Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People and The Grove @ Bedminster Down get involved with the celebration. Over 300 young people have engaged with our programme of events and activities during May.

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This programme has kindly been supported by Sovereign Housing Association.

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The Big Jubilee Lunch

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Young Bristol are thrilled to be partnering with Bristol Cathedral and other city-wide organisations for The Big Jubilee Lunch on College Green, on Sunday 5th June to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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Join communities from across the city for a day of fun, food and festivities. The full day FREE event is suitable for all ages, with local charities and good causes such as Young Bristol, providing family friendly games and activities throughout the day.

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As a Big Lunch event the city of Bristol want to play our part in ending food poverty and so the event will be asking for donations for local food charities.

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Find out more about The Big Jubilee Lunch here. We look forward to seeing you there!

Members of the Royal Family, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Beatrice, The Earl and Countess of Wessex and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, welcomed 8,000 guests to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 25th May, recognising and rewarding their dedication to public services.

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Jamie Cameron, Chair of Young Bristol, proudly represented the organisation at the prestigious Royal Garden Party. The event was held in celebration of the difference their staff team and volunteers make to young people's lives in Bristol. 

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Jamie shared his thoughts on the honour:

"I was really honoured to be invited to represent Young Bristol at Buckingham Palace today. This invitation was due to the commitment of lots of people over many years. So, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone in our fantastic team and our amazing volunteers (past and present). Thank you all!" -Jamie Cameron, Chair of Young Bristol

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In recognition of their significant voluntary service and dedication to local youth opportunities, volunteers Jayne Donnelly and Tracy Williams were also invited to the royal bash. Both have contributed extensively to the community of Sea Mills, including the Sea Mills Boys' and Girls Club.

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The party was a precursor to an upcoming milestone - Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, to be celebrated from June 2nd-5th, 2022. Another anticipated honour for Young Bristol is the receipt of The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service from Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ. in June 2022. This award is the highest acknowledgement a local voluntary group can receive in the UK.

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For more information about Young Bristol receiving The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, click here.

Young Bristol were thrilled to be part of an international photography project, connecting young people in Bristol and Guangzhou, China to mark the 20th Anniversary of the twinned cities.

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During 2021, young people from Ashton Vale Club for Young People, visited Brandon Hill and Ashton Court with experts from Bristol Museum to capture photographs of nature in the heart of their city. The group were inspired by a BBC Countryfile item filmed on Brandon Hill about macro lenses fixed to mobile phones. 

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Meanwhile in China, a group of young photographers from local schools also took part in a similar activity capturing plants and animals. 

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The photographs taken during the project were shared amongst both groups, giving an opportunity for the young people to explore and comment on the images captured in both of the cities.

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"The pink and green look good together, it is very detailed.” - Alfie, 13, Hartcliffe Club for Young People

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"The combination of light and shadow is full of mystery. The photographer seems to be looking at their shadow.” - FU Jianyang, Guangzhou Development Zone Foreign Language School

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"The water looks like little worlds and the colours catch my eyes.” - Cameron, 8, Ashton Vale Club for Young People

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"I think it is very quiet, because the sun shines brightly and the trees are very big.” - HUANG Xiran, Guangzhou No. 86 Middle School

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A book of the images, with a forward by Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees and Johnny Keeling, Head of the BBC Natural History Unit, will be presented to Guangzhou as an official anniversary gift. The project was funded by Bristol City Council and the Guild of Guardians.

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You can find out more about the partnership and view all images here.

We are incredibly proud to share that Young Bristol has been recognised in the 2022 Bristol Young Heroes Awards.

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The Bristol Young Heroes Awards recognises and celebrates the valuable contribution of young people aged 11 – 19 throughout Bristol. The awards also recognise groups and organisations which have shown exceptional team skills and dedication to benefit young people.

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This year, Chardonnay, a young volunteer at Ashton Vale Club for Young People, has been shortlisted for the Bristol Young Heroes ‘Action Hero’ Award!

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Chardonnay was nominated by the team at Ashton Vale for her amazing growth since joining the Youth Club in 2014 and volunteering three nights per week for over 2 years.

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Chardonnay, who suffers from anxiety and has learning difficulties, has flourished over the years, becoming a trusted and valued member of the team, helping to deliver activities, running the tuck shop at Club, and even supporting her local over 55’s Silver Social Club. The elderly members of the Club cannot speak highly enough of her!

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"Chardonnay suffered from a bereavement earlier this year, and even through this difficult time, she continued to support the staff and club every week" says Lead Youth Worker Julie Chapman, "This dedication to her community really puts her above the rest!”

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Congratulations to all of the young people and groups who are finalists for this year's awards – we wish all candidates the best of luck! The Bristol Young Heroes Awards ceremony will take place on Friday 15th July 2022.

Through our Corporate Partnerships, local companies can demonstrate how they are supporting young people and local communities across Bristol, and how they are taking their social responsibility seriously.

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Young Bristol highlights the incredible support of our corporate partner Leggwork, who has supported Young Bristol's work through donations, in-kind support and voluntary days during 2021-22. 

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The local construction recruitment business, first began supporting Young Bristol in April 2021 when they donated Easter Eggs to young people during the pandemic. Since then Leggwork have provided ongoing support to Young Bristol, volunteering at Ashton Vale Club for Young People and BS14 Youth Club, as well as donating to support development at our programmes.  

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Hear from Directors, James Legg and Justin Gettings, about their most recent voluntary day at BS14 Youth Club and how their support is helping to support our cause.

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Wanting to make a difference? 

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Become a Corporate Partner and support our work today! Find out more.

We are thrilled to share that 2 young people from our Creative Wellbeing programme have successfully completed their Arts Award Bronze certificates!

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Two members of The Grove @ Bedminster Down, Alfie and Ellis aged 12, were awarded their Arts Award Bronze certificates for their participation in our 12-week Creative Wellbeing Programme, developing creative ways to improve mental health through reflective and expressive workshops.

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This 12-week project has been kindly funded by Groundwork UK and Comic Relief, and saw 13 young people aged 8 - 19 take part in a series of activities and workshops, learning about local artists, taking part in community social-action, and delivering a skill-sharing badge making workshop to young people at Ashton Vale Club for Young People. Young people also had the opportunity to work towards their Arts Award Bronze and Explore certificates during the project.

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We wish to congratulate all of the young people who have taken part in our creative programmes and look forward to giving others the opportunity to gain their Arts Award in 2022.

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For more information please email the Creative Team on creative@youngbristol.com or call on 0117 929 2513.

Bristol City's Robins Foundation and Young Bristol bring the BS14 X Robins Foundation programme to young people ages 12-19 living in South Bristol.

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The BS14 X Robins Foundation launching Friday 11th February 2022, will bring positive sports activities to young people at BS14 Youth Club. The program will include issue-based discussions, provide opportunities to gain new skills and improve techniques, make new friendships, and explore future opportunities. The program is inclusive and accessible to all.

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Young Bristol looks forward to working with the Robins Foundation, providing sport and learning opportunities to the wider community.

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The weekly program will take place:

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• Every Friday, 6:30pm-8:30pm at BS14 Youth Club, Stockwood Lane, BS14 8SJ

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Interested in joining the program? No need to book, just turn up!