1. 60 years young... celebrate this summer!
2. Happy Birthday Scottish Youth Parliament!
3. New findings on young people and governance
4. Have your say on the latest surveys!
5. Good 4 the Hood - make a difference to where you live 
6. More opportunities for you!

Emily, BYC Chair says: “As we are both youth-led organisations we share a common purpose and feel we have a special relationship – Happy Birthday SYP from your friends at BYC.”

BYC works in partnership with SYP in Scotland on two projects – Young Ambassadors which recruits and sends young people overseas to represent the UK and the upcoming BYC Conventions.  If you would like to know more about SYP and get involved with campaigns, elections and forums click here.

Graeme, a SYMP makes his voice heard

A big thank you if you took part in the online surveys about young people and governance that BYC ran earlier this year on behalf of Participation Works. We have just published a report of the findings which is available to download from the Participation Works website.

Do something good 4 your hood and become a TV star!

MTV, in partnership with the Home Office, have launched Good 4 the Hood, a competition to inspire young people to do something positive in their community. The winning group of friends will get to star in their own four part mini series on MTV.

Anyone interested should visit the MTV site and tell us what they do or would like to do, that is ‘Good 4 The Hood’ and will make a difference in their community to tackle issues including drugs, anti-social behaviour and knife crime.

Entry closes on 12th July, when the top entries will be short listed. Viewers will then be invited to visit the site again and vote for their favourite.

The winning idea will be brought to life through four, three-minute reality style episodes shown on MTV during September and October!

Give your opinion on Climate Change  The Department for Children, Schools and Families want to hear what you think about climate change. Tell them about your views on this issue in this survey.
Evaluating Participation Works   Have you taken part in the survey on the evaluation of Participation Works? If you’ve been on Youth at the Table or Do you Speak Trustee training, or used any other Participation Works services, then Participation Works would like to hear from you. Fill in the survey now!

6. Mor Nominate someone for the Vinspired National Awards 2009! Vinspired have been working alongside young people to develop ten new national awards. The awards celebrate individuals who have made a big difference to other young people or the environment. You can nominate anyone aged 16 – 25 and living in England who has volunteered and made a difference to a community by volunteering since 1st June 2008. To find out more about the different awards and the advantages of being a winner visit the Vinspired website. e opportunities for you! 6. More opportunities for you!
Join the Space Camp this summer! The Equality and Human Rights Commission are holding their annual Our Space summer camp from Sunday 9 - Thursday 13 August in the Lake District. The Space Camp trip gives you the opportunity to let out your adventurous side by developing your outdoor skills in navigation, orienteering and first aid. You also get to discover and discuss different views on equality and human rights issues and what it takes to be a leader. Its main objective is to give young people the skills, confidence and ideas to create a fairer society for all. The camp is open to anyone aged between 14-15 years old. Only 100 places are available so sign up as soon as you can! Visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission website  to fill out an online application form, or to download a copy.