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| Free events for Medway’s young people Dance, film, graffiti art and cookery are just some of the exciting events being organised by Medway Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Youth Forum. The free events and workshops are designed to give young people an introduction to a range of activities. Junk music workshop Saturday, 18 July, from 12noon, at New Brompton College, Marlborough Road, Gillingham Tins, plastic barrels, dustbins and much more make interesting alternatives to keyboards and guitars at this experimental music session. Spaces are limited, so book ahead on 01634 333880 or email office@bmeyouthforum.co.uk. |
| NXG Awards - Saturday, 4 July at 7pm This event recognises the achievements of young people within the areas of music, media, business, sports, community and many more. There will be performances from up and coming local acts, supported by special guest artists. Tickets: £7.50, students £4.50. Box office 01634 338338. Book online at www.medway.gov.uk/theatrebooking. |
Young people to showcase talent at Rochester Castle Gardens
Don't forget that on Sunday, 19 July Rochester Castle Gardens will be hosting a concert by talented young performers in Medway. Singers and musicians will be able to perform on the stage used by the acts in this year's Castle Concerts in a showcase of young and upcoming talent in Medway. Find out more
| From Friday, 24 July,The Central Theatre in Chatham will be showing a selection of recent silver-screen hits for all the family. Visit www.medway.gov.uk/theatrebooking nearer the time for details or phone box office on 01634 338338. |  |
 | The Central Theatre Open Day - Sunday, 26 July This is your chance to see what life is like backstage and elsewhere in your local theatre. Regular free tours throughout the day will take you behind the scenes to areas that normally only the star names and stage managers get to see. The theatre bar will be open all day with discounts on food and drinks. It's a tour not to be missed and there's no charge and no need to book - just turn up and join the next available tour. Visit www.medway.gov.uk/theatrebooking nearer the time, for more details. |
LoopEd Youth Summer School Performance
On Friday, 7 August at 7.30pm LoopEd youth and junior dance companies perform a new piece created during summer school. The evening includes work from previous LoopEd performances. Tickets £6, concessions available. Box office 01634 338338. Book online at www.medway.gov.uk/theatrebooking.
Website to beat cyberbullying goes live
The charity Beatbullying has launched a peer mentoring website to help crack down on online bullying. The site (www.cybermentors.org.uk/) allows young people who have been bullied through digital channels, such as mobile phones and social networking sites, to seek advice from a pool of 700 young CyberMentors. The mentors, who are 600 secondary school pupils and 100 young people in further education, have gone through a five-stage training programme.
Live and Unsigned is a national music competition for unsigned bands, vocal groups and solo artists. Judges are looking for "musical ability, originality and performance capability".
Find out about auditions at www.liveandunsigned.uk.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=21.
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Swim for free at Medway Council pools:
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Complete an application form (pdf 275KB). Find out more.
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Develop your creative skills Get involved in music, play-writing, directing, choreography, publicity, planning, managing or production. To find out about future projects, 13 to 21-year-olds can visit www.nxgproject.co.uk. |
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Macmillan Cancer Support Big Sports Day Raise money for Macmillan Cancer on your school sports day by bringing in a £1 donation. You can also raise money by holding a sponsored teachers' race (how about a three-legged race in fancy dress?); or giving up unhealthy snacks the week before and donating the money you've saved. Visit www.macmillan.org.uk/bigsportsday to find out more. |
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Around eight bands play per night; everything from ska to heavy metal. Go with friends to have a laugh, enjoy the music and meet new people. Visit http://soundhole.gcrozer.com/ to find out more. |
