The Welcome tradition was the first meeting for the Linking Lives project. It was a pilot run to see the responses of the Youth and the Seniors. For more information go to the Linking Lives blog.
Domino's, Cards and other games at the Welcome Tavern for the first meeting of the Youth with the O.A.P's. The first session was the Welcome Tradition, a selection of traditional games were played between the Youth and the O.A.P's.
Wednesday 28 January 2009
Tuesday 27 January 2009
Knife Crime Project
As many of you will have seen in the papers recently there have been a lot of reports about Knife crime and young people. After seeing all the storeys in the media the young people of the drop inn decided it was time to do some research about what young people think and feel about Knife crime.The young people have been collecting news paper clippings and headlines which have been displayed on a wall. The articles that the young people picked out of the papers were then stuck to the feature wall in the drop inn, and the headlines were highlighted in colour. This research wall has become a permanent feature wall in the warehouse space. Quite a few people have been stopping by to read The Knife Crime wall.
The Knife Crime Wall.
The first collection of research for the knife crime project, presented as a collage on the wall.
Questionnaires have been handed out to the youth to find out what they feel about young people, the media and knife crime, we have got 58 responses in one night and only one stupid one! Thank you to all who filled in the questions. It's all research for one of the major projects running through this year. Questionnaires have also been given to older generations and there is a plan to do a questionnaire for police , schools etc.
Thanks again.
The Knife Crime Wall.
The first collection of research for the knife crime project, presented as a collage on the wall.
Questionnaires have been handed out to the youth to find out what they feel about young people, the media and knife crime, we have got 58 responses in one night and only one stupid one! Thank you to all who filled in the questions. It's all research for one of the major projects running through this year. Questionnaires have also been given to older generations and there is a plan to do a questionnaire for police , schools etc.
Thanks again.
Friday 16 January 2009
Mint Driving - session 1 + 2
The long anticipated driving course has started with success! The Drop Inn and Mint Driving School has teamed up to take pupils out of Belper school on Thursday afternoons and teach them the basics of road awareness and basic driving skills.They will be doing a mix of practical driving, theory tests and taking part in workshops with the police and fire service.The police are in attendance most weeks offering support and talks about road safety and any other issues that are raised.
Mint Driving - session 1 - Induction
The induction session was a series of ice breakers and team building exercises to build group confidence.
Mint Driving - session 2
On the course the students will be learning the high way code and the first stages of how to drive as well as being made aware of the dangers involved in driving.
This is a pilot course, with the intention of running other short courses in the future if it all runs successfully.We would like to thank Mint Driving School and Belper school for making this pilot possible.
Mint Driving - session 1 - Induction
The induction session was a series of ice breakers and team building exercises to build group confidence.
Mint Driving - session 2
On the course the students will be learning the high way code and the first stages of how to drive as well as being made aware of the dangers involved in driving.
This is a pilot course, with the intention of running other short courses in the future if it all runs successfully.We would like to thank Mint Driving School and Belper school for making this pilot possible.
Twisted Photo Surgery
A series of twisted photography produced by the youth at The Drop Inn.
Just look at the youth today, they are strange looking characters.
mmm yes, tea. mmm yes.
Take my strong hand
I say old man ...
er got a light sonny?
raaa squark?
Heeey you guys?
Just look at the youth today, they are strange looking characters.
mmm yes, tea. mmm yes.
Take my strong hand
I say old man ...
er got a light sonny?
raaa squark?
Heeey you guys?
Wednesday 14 January 2009
Drop Inn and Rock Out
Well, its finally here, the long awaited band room. Its all built, checked and. . . not quite ready to use, yet. This weekend i shall be travelling out to the fair quaint city of Derby, where i shall be purchasing none short of all the essential equipment for a starting band. The only other thing holding us back is a name. As it will be your band room as the youth, its only fair you name the place. We have had one suggestion already, "Thrash inn" so keep the ideas coming, then we'll put it down to a vote after we have had a few more names suggested. thanks a bunch ^_^
-Adie-
-Adie-
Tuesday Night Project
We are open Tuesday nights, but for projects only!
Ask staff what projects are running and come
sign up to them.
Projects start 27/01/09
Ask staff what projects are running and come
sign up to them.
Projects start 27/01/09
Litter Problem
Due to the growing problem of litter and lack of respect, we have had to resort to suspending the snack bar. This is only untill people start taking some responsibility and respect your space.
Ad the poster say "We give you a free space, free entertainment, free projects and a lot of our free time!"
We don't want to be cleaning all your rubbbish up every night!!
Ad the poster say "We give you a free space, free entertainment, free projects and a lot of our free time!"
We don't want to be cleaning all your rubbbish up every night!!
Keyring Design
We now have a selection of keyrings to sell.
30p each
70p for 3,
At present there are only 10 different designs, some new designs will be released in a few weeks.
30p each
70p for 3,
At present there are only 10 different designs, some new designs will be released in a few weeks.
Tuesday 6 January 2009
Linking Lives Update
Check the Linking Lives Blog for updates on what new projects are coming up. Please ask Andrea about the projects and try and get involved in some.
Cheers
Cheers
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