Wired [Winter 2010]

WIREDIssue No 3

Winter 2010

More than just a song!

Contents

Page 2 - Volunteer News

Page 4 - Beginners Guide to Politics

Page 6 - History

Page 8 - Nowhere to go...

Page 10 - Revolt

Page 12 - Inspiration Station

Page 14 - Opinions Matter

Page 16 - Celebrity Profile

Page 18 - Quiz

Page 20 - Word Search

Page 22 - Y People

Page 25 - Recipe

Page 26 - Beauty & Brains

Page 28 - Monkey Puzzles

Page 29 - Useful Information

Hi,

I’m Afson and I help to createWired magazine. You can find out more about me on the Y People page.I enjoy making this magazine and I hope that people get somethinggood out of reading it.This issue is about politics. I know some people think politics is boringbut we’ve tried to make it interestingand exciting to read about.Thank you for picking up a copyof Wired - ENJOY!

Afson

: )

The ‘Claim Your Voice’ project, which I was involved in during the summer holidays, gave me the perfect opportunity to improve my political knowledge and also be involved in something which I believe to be worthwhile.

While volunteering, the majority of our time was spent organising the actual event. This included booking the venue, creating and distributing promotional material, filming and editing our advert and planning, in detail, the day’s activities. In addition to this, we also participated in a number of workshops.

Not only did these workshops equip us with valuable skills, but they were also highly enjoyable.

I believe the event itself couldn’thave gone any better and I felt the most enjoyable part of the day was the.

CYV volunteers with Rosie Winterton MP and Councillors Eva Hughes & Eric Tatton-Kelly.

the question and answer session with, local MP, Rosie Winterton.

This gave the participating 16-25 year olds an opportunity to speak directly with their elected representative; allowing them to demonstrate that the ‘youth’ of Doncaster have genuine opinions which need to be taken seriously.

All in all, the ‘Claim Your Voice’ project can only be described as a success.

Article written by Jessica White

Democracy in Action

Sitting apprehensively (but feeling very warm)

inside Pizza Hut I looked outside. I began to see glimpses of all the other ‘rough sleepers’ getting ready to bed down for the night as part of The BIG Sleepout 2009.

The BIG Sleepout raises awareness and money for Safe@Last, a charity that helps children and young people who have run away from home, providing support for those who feel that they have nowhere to turn.

The night’s challenge for Team YMCA was to experiencethe types of conditions that these children face by sleeping rough in the car park of Rotherham Parkgate Shopping Centre.

Bracing ourselves to face the cold, we proceeded to look around for a place to pitch our cardboard for the night, finally deciding on a spot away from the big groups. Over 250 people turned out for the night!

As we began to set up our sleeping area, we quickly realised that we had brought enough cardboard to build an entire card board village!

We entertained ourselves by playing with our Parliamentary Outreach Cards (goodies left over from Claim Your Voice) and singing along to Britney Spears. But amusingly, by half eleven we all decided that it was late enough. Time for some sleep! Zzzzzzz.

We snuggled into our sleepingbags gave each other one last smile and arose at around 6am only to all go our separate ways. The conditions throughout the night were fairly cold but the rain held out until 3am when we all got a little bit wet.

To sum up, it was an unusual, challenging and enlighteningexperience and overall, I think it was a great evening for a good cause!

The Big Sleepout 2009 by Craig Tobin

Doncaster YMCA is running its own fundraising event as part of the YMCA Sleep Easy on 30th January 2010.

If you’re interested in raising money & awareness to combat homelessness in our area, contactHelen Pine on 01302 342148 or [email protected]

A Beginners Guide to Political Participation What do we mean by “politics”?

Politics is a word that we frequently come across in our everyday lives. It is almost unavoidable, and in one way or another it affects us on a day to day basis. We come across it on the TV, on the radio and on the internet. Yet many people have trouble defining the term “politics”, or they simply have no interestin the political process at all. After studying politics for 2 years at college, I have learnt that many people feelapathetic towards politics, which in effect has lead to people not wanting to participate.

So what is meant by the term “politics”? At a basic level, politics is about how decisions are made, and how people believe decisions should be made. Some people argue that politics is mainly about resolving conflicts so that peoplecan live in reasonable harmony with each other.

How can I find out more aboutpolitics?

There are many ways you can become more politically aware and participate in politics. One easy step to increasing your knowledge is to read the newspaper or watch the news. This will help you gain abroader understanding of currentaffairs. You can also contact your local MP to draw attention to issues that concern you. See page 8 for more information on how to do this.

If you feel particularly strong about something, you could even join a pressure group to get your views heard. For example, if you feel strongly about protecting our environment, you could join Greenpeace.

Why do people no longer feel involved in politics?

In recent decades people have been less involved in the political process. In the May 2005 general election just over 27 million people voted, yet there is approximately 60 million in the UK! This means only 61.3% of the electorate (people eligible to vote) exercised their right to choose our Government. This is compared to the 1950 general election when a massive 83.9% of the electorate turned up at the to cast their vote.

There are many possible reasons for this. Firstly, in the 1950’s there was a greater sense of deference, that is respect, for a certain party and its leader. There was also more partisanship than there is today. This means people felt a positive, strong identification with a particularparty. Nowadays, people don’t trust politicians.

A Beginners Guide to Political Participation

This could be because of the way politics is portrayed in the mass media but whatever the reason, people seem to feel alienated and generally uninvolved in politics.

Does political participation really matter?

The infamous Edmund Burke seemed to think so! The late 18th century MP argued that in a democracy there should be greater political participation.By getting involved in communityaction we can campaign for what we believe in and put pressure on the Government to change or createa new law in our favour.

Another advantage of getting involved is that if you are over 18 years of age, you also have the opportunity to vote, every 4-5 years, in the general election. This is when we get to choose the party that we want to run the Government. Through the process of voting, we have the chance to express our personal opinions and make our views heard but if you don’t register, you get no vote and no say!

How does the voting system in the UK operate?

The UK uses a voting system called “first past the post” to elect its MPs. We do not directly elect who we want to become the Prime Minister, but we do elect our local MP who will then represent us in national Government. It is the MPs job to bring up issues that concern their constituents (the people in their local area) in Parliament. This means that a general election is really 646 local elections. Each MP in a constituency represents a differentpolitical party and the MP who gets the most votes in his/her constituencywins a seat in Parliament. It is the party that has the most seats in Parliament that forms the new Government.

Does my vote really count?

Absolutely! Especially if you live in a “marginal seat” where the party representing that constituency often changes from election to election. It is particularly important to vote if you are in a constituency where it only takes a shift of a few dozen votes for the seat to “fall” i.e. to change hands. Therefore, it could be YOUR vote that makes all the difference!

By Rebecca Smith-Dawkins

The red triangle became the symbol of the British YMCA during the First World War (1914-18), until that time the World Alliance Badge was the only recognised symbol

But the seeds of future change were planted almost 50 years before when, in 1866, the influential New York YMCA adopted the purpose of: "The improvement of the spiritual,mental, social and physical condition of young men." This shows a desire from early on within the YMCA movement to provide cultural and educational activities for its members that could help develop the "whole" person.

The red triangle itself owes its origin as a YMCA symbol to Dr Luther Halsey Gulick, who was born in Honolulu in 1865.

Gulick became the head of physical education at the International YMCA Training School in Massachusetts where he revolutionised YMCA thinking with regards to its physical work and he played an influential role in the development of basketball.

Luther Gulick, modelled the logo on the bold red symbol of the Red Cross. He wanted a symbol to represent a ‘whole person’ approach and the fourfold purpose of New York YMCA was transformed into the triangle of mind, body and spirit. The logo was officially adopted in 1895 at the YMCA convention in Springfield, Massachusetts.

The traditional logo is an invertedred triangle with a black bar including the letters YMCA,

- YMCA History -The Red Triangle

which are written across the middle. The triangle is an equilateral triangle, so the sides are all the same length; this is to represent a balanced life.

The logo Doncaster YMCA uses is the main logo from YMCA England

The logo is not used as often anymore but there are lots of variations of the traditionaltriangle that exist, and the red triangle remains a commonfeature linking YMCA logosfrom around the world.

Did you know?

There are 14, 000 separate YMCAs, in 122 different countries with an estimated 45

million YMCA members!

This article was researched and written by Trevor Nadolny

Nowhere to go? Know where to go

Who is your Local Representative?

If you don’t know who your local councillor’s are visit the Doncaster council website and on the right hand side of the screen, you will see a box entitled ‘What’s in My Area’. Type in your postcode and follow the instructions and links. You should be able to find out your local councillors and your local MP. If you don’t have access to the internet, you can phone up the council and ask.

Before you contact your councillor think about the following:

l What do you want them to do? l Is this within their power? l Why should they help? l Has anything been done already?

It might also be useful to find out more about your councillor, have they previously dealt with your issue or a similar issue.

You can contact your councillors by letter, by e-mail, by telephone or in person. To speak with them face to face find out when your ward surgery is.

All councillors and MPs set aside time on a regular basis to meet with people and to deal with particular issues. These are called surgeries. You can find out the times for your local surgery from the council.

Who’s who?

Council Officers – Council staff who have the responsiblility of running council services and putting policies into practice. There are different departments in the council and if you phone the main switchboard they can find the department you need.

Local Councillors – Elected representatives in a local area, or ward. There are three per ward and they represent the needs of that area. They rely on public support so they have good reason to take your concerns seriously.

Members of Parliament (MP) – This person is the national representative for your area and they represent you in the House of Commons.

Contacting your MP

Sometimes the topic or issue you are concerned about might be important at a national level or might be something the Government is responsible for, such as tax (not council tax), education and benefits.

Remember, councillors and MP’s have very busy work loads so don’t expect an instant response. A busy workload may also mean things get missed so don’t be afraid to chase things up.

Top Tips

When contacting your councillor get to the point straight away! I have already mentioned that councillors are busy people so make sure letters and emails are consistent with a clear title or subject heading.

Writing letters and personal emails is better than sending a generic letter.

Show you have researched your issue and recognise the work and achievements of the councillor at the same time as pointing out your concern. Tell your councillor why the issue is important to you and make it clear what it is you want them to do.

Be courteous and polite when you speak to your councillors remember, they are there to represent you and they are on your side.

To register to vote:

DMBC Electoral Registration Officer Electoral Services Unit, Directorate of Corporate Services, P.O. Box 71, Copley House Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3EQ 01302 734658

For general enquiries:

Doncaster CouncilCouncil House, College Road, Doncaster, DN1 1BR

01302 736000

[email protected] www.doncaster.gov.uk

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www.parliament.co.uk

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Inspiration StationWhat did the inflatable teacher at the inflatable school say to the inflatable child caught holding a pin?

“You let me down, you let your friends down and you let your school down but most of all... you let yourself down!”

Artwork by Chris Carr

Inspiration Station

Your opinion counts.You have political influence.

Understanding politics can be

daunting but politics affects you.

(You’re involved already,

you just don’t know it!)

Share ideas;Learn people’s views and opinions;

Debate issues that concern you,

and others.Express how you think society should be.

“People shouldn’t be afraid of their

governments,Governments should be afraid of their

people.”

So don’t be afraid to Claim Your Voice!

By Sam Kearsley

Claim your voiceMake it your choiceTo speak aloudAmongst this crowdIf you don’tThen he wontAnd she can’t So they shan’t

So claim your voiceMake it your choiceBy Laura Clifford

Politics. It’s boring, uninteresting, bland.No one wants to understandMy vote doesn’t matter.It won’t make a difference.Why should I bother? It’s nothing of interest.But your opinion does count,Stand up! Claim your voice!Your vote is your chance, You make the choice...

By Jessica White

These poems were written as part of the YMCA Claim Your Voice project.

UNDER PRESSUREimportant to note that this was in a 6th Form Centre of approximately180 students.

My own feelings duringthis process, were that theteachers at the school were more concerned about their egos than my future. A high number of universityapplicants would be an appealing statistic for them. Something which would stand out in their prospectus. Students were

constantly told about UCAS - the organisation which handles university applications, so much so that there was a UCAS week. This week consisted activitiesentirely based on university. It seems to be the opinionof many that a universitydegree is the formula for a fruitful lifestyle, and without it, you’re an academic failure.

The key word in this articleis PRESSURE. I discovered duringthe application process that teachers, parents, the media,and even my closest friends,

With the pressures from the Government to ensure

that 50% of school leavers attend University, has anyoneactually stopped to think about what these school leaversactually want?

From personal experiences, I have seen the unnecessarypressure piled onto 6th Form students to apply for university.In fact, during the entire application process from July 2008 to August 2009, I only knew of one person who decidedthat the debt factor of universityjust wasn’t for them. It’s

Opinions Matter:

were the biggest pressures I faced.

Parents want the pride of being able to say they have a son or daughter at university. The mediaheavily emphasise the degreeas a route to success during the exam results period in August.And my friends kept tellingme about ‘The UltimateUniversity Experience’, so I decided to look this up. I found out that it consists of binge drinking, attending a few clubs, and being independent. Modern society has shown itself to be a lazy society. The youngergeneration expects everything to be given to them, especially if living at university is classed as being ‘independent’! The late sleeping party lifestyle is the expected ‘norm’ amongst students.

I am currently doing a degree with The Open University. It is classed as a proper universitywith its research ranked higherthan Oxford University! I rejected a place at a campusbased university because Idecided that I needed to do the things that I wanted to do, rather than what others wanted me to do. One of my friends thought that university

By Alex Balderstone

was the be all and end all of life. I can assure you it is not.

The social aspect of things can be dealt with intuitively.Volunteering for activities, finding part time work can help prevent loneliness. Rejecting the university experience can be tough, but mentally, you come out stronger than ever.

Prospective university students are always feeling the pressure. If there are any parents readingthis, then perhaps this piece may allow you to think about any pressure you put on your child regarding their academic life, and consider their feelings in proceedings.

Do you agree? Let us know what you think by taking part in the Opinions Matter survey on the discussion board of our re-Y-er Facebook fanpage. Is university worth it?

Celebrity Profile: Michael JacksonOn the morning of June 26, 2009 the Great British public awoke to hear shocking news: Michael Jackson was dead. A global superstar, a musical icon and a devoted humanitarian, Michael Jackson was an inspiration to millions. The death of the King of Pop sent shock-waves around the world. 24/7 news reports, wall-to-wall newspaper coverage, a flood of celebrity tributes: the world was in mourning.

People bought his albums, watched his videos on Youtube and some even held large moonwalking events. It was clear that Michael's musichad touched them deeply and had a profound impact upon their lives. Michael Jackson was one of a kind, but how did his legendgrow? Was he always destined for stardom? Surprisingly, Michael's story starts in the humbling suburb of Gary, Indiana.

Michael was born into a working-class family on August 29, 1958 as the eighth child of Katherine and Joseph 'Joe' Jackson. Performingwith an R&B band, the Falcons, Michael's father introduced Michael and his brothers to music from an early age. The influenceof Joe's music, combined with Michael's natural talent, was seen im-mediately in a spellbinding recital at nursery.

As Michael grew so too did his talent and at the age of eight he assumed lead vocals for the Jackson 5, a group of Michael and his brothers(Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon). The band of brothers hit the road and toured the Midwest, but their greatest fame came when they signed for the Motown record label. Motown put the Jackson 5 firmly on the map with a string of hits such as 'ABC' and 'I Want You Back'.

Jackson 5's success continued to impress, but Michael began seekingsolo projects. Working with the legendary record producerand close friend Quincy Jones, Michael released the album Off the Wall in 1979. Critically and commercially successful,it established Michael as a solo artist. Eager to top its success,however, Michael made his masterpiece in 1982: Thriller.

Thriller was explosive. Selling one million copies around the world everyweek, and winning a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards; Michael Jackson was up there with The Beatles and Elvis. Suddenly he was the biggest pop star in the world - a household name. He was the King of Pop. Unfortunately, with Michael's fame also came misfortune.

At the height of his success Michael suffered a freak accident shooting a Pepsi Cola commercial. Michael's hair caught fire resulting in surgery to correct second-degree burns. He said it was the worst day of his life. Even more trouble hit Michael when he was diagnosed with Vitiligo and Lupus.Vitiligo lightened his skin and Lupus made him sensitive to sunlight.

Michael's problems made him an easy target. False accusations, such as sleeping in an oxygen chamber and buying the bones of The Elephant Man, led to the nickname 'Wacko Jacko'. Despitethe lies, Michael's star continued to shine thanks to his music.The albums Bad and Dangerous further cemented his place at the top. Michael's music was bigger than the lies in the press.

The later years of Michael Jackson's life were marked by controversy,but he was always a dedicated father to his children. In his finalyear, Michael was ready to make a return to musicwith his comeback tour This Is It. London was preparingto stage an extravaganza from one of music's greatesticons, but on June 25, 2009 tragedy struck. Michael collapsed at his mansion home and sadly passed away.

This Is It (2009), a behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson preparing for his London tour is slated for releaseon DVD in January 2010. The CD is availablein shops and online for digital download. To find out more visit: h t tp : / /www.michae l jackson .com.

By Wayne Finley

Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic pop stars of our time but how much can his music tell you about your personality?

Answer: Not a lot really - it’s only a bit of fun!

1. What do you want from life?

a. I want to danceb. I want to create a world without fearc. I want to eat human fflleshd. I want everyone to clear the area right nowe. I want you to watch your mouth

2. Which word suits you best?

a. Boogieb. Caringc. Scaryd. Dangerouse. Well-ard!

3. What time is it?

a. It’s time to get my groove onb. It’s time we all learned to love one anotherc. It’s just after midnight...d. It’s time to make a quick getawaye. It’s time for you to show me what you’re made of...

What Michael Jackson Song Are You?

4. What’s your favourite Film?

a. Saturday Night feverb. Pocahontasc. Twilightd. The Italian Jobe. Fight Club

5. What would be your dream job?

a. A disco dancerb. A social workerc. Anything, as long as I can work the night shiftd. A gangstere. A bouncer

Mostly As - “I wanna rock with you (all night) Dance you into day (sunlight)” (Rock With You; 1979)

Mostly Bs - “If you care enough for the living, make a better place for you and for me” (Heal The World; 1991)

Mostly Cs - “Thriller, Thriller night and no-one’s gonna save you from the beast about to strike...” (Thriller; 1982)

Mostly Ds - “You’ve been hit by a smooth criminal!” (Smooth Criminal; 1987)

Mostly Es - “And the whole world has to answer right now just to tell you once again... Who’s bad?!” (Bad; 1987)

What Michael Jackson Song Are You?

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DoncasterSleep rough so others don’t have toSat 30th January 2010@ St Peter-in-Chains, Chequer Road

Doncaster

Want to find out more?

Contact Craig Tobin or Helen Pine

Tel: 01302 342 148 or Email: [email protected]

Doncaster YMCA is a registered charity no. 250973

Belong, Contribute, Thrive

= Y People = Afson - Volunteer

Are you a morning or a night time person?

Both - I’m on the go 24 hours!

Ninjas vs Pirates, discuss.

I like both but ninjas would win in a fight because they have better weapons.

What’s your favourite colour?

Black and Red (YMCA colours!)

What would you do with a million pounds?

Share it with my family.

What do you miss about being a kid?

Going to the park.

Are you a clean or a messy person?

I’m very tidy but I still always lose things

Shh... Name one thing

that not many people

know about you.

I’m bright!

= Y People =Craig Tobin - Volunteering Project Assistant

Ninjas vs Pirates, discuss.

Ninjas are best because my mum says I’m silent like a ninja. Apparently, I’m always sneaking up on people.

If you could be an animal, what would you be?

A puppy dog.

What would you do with a million pounds?

Spend it all on myself because I’m selfish! [cue evil laugh] Mwahahaha!

What are your three best personality traits?

Good sense of humour, I’m a positive person and Helen says I’m a ‘tryer’!

What would be your dream car?

Lady Penelope’s Rolls Royce from Thunderbirds

Do you have any hidden talents?

No! If I’m talented at something I tell the world!

Shh... Name one thing

that not many people

know about you.

I can’t stand the sound

of polystyrene squaking!

Sick of everyone giving young people a hard time?Re:Act at Doncaster YMCA!A new drama group wants to

create dramatic pieces to explore local topics.Auditions for Re:Act will take

place on the 11th & 12th January @ Doncaster YMCA

RE:ActStand out from the crowd

Doncaster YMCA is a registered charity no: 250973

Contact Craig on 01302 342148 or e-mail [email protected] us at:

Doncaster YMCA, 31 Wood Street, Doncaster, DN1 3LHwww.doncaster.ymca.org.uk

Food 4 a FiverBlind Scouse

Blind Scouse is a good value vegetarian recipe from Liverpool. Stews and

soups are a great way to eat healthily and cheaply – especially over the

cold winter months. Most supermarkets do a stew pack or if not you can

pick up a selection of seasonal vegetables for a reasonable price.

Serves 4

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 leek, washed, peeled and cut into bite size chunks

2 medium onions, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks

3 medium (500g) potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks

3 – 4 (300g) carrots, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks

1-2 handfuls pearl barley (soaked overnight in cold water or soaked in

boiling water for one hour)

1ltr vegetable stock

1 can butter beans, rinsed and drained

salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Put all ingredients except the butter beans in a large saucepan and

bring to the boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes.

2. Add the butter beans, return to the boil. Replace lid and simmer for a

further 15 minutes.

3. Serve with bread and pickled cabbage (optional)

Editor’s Note: I love pickled cabbage. Am I weird?!

Beauty & Brainsby Heidi Dawood

It’s a man’s world and women in power need to have a strong personality and a professional appearance to match. We may not have the guts to go withoutmake up but a no-nonsense natural look will show you mean business. Here are some products that will help disguise the imperfections that a hardworking lifestyle will bring…

Splurge…

Ruby & Millie Concealer Duo £10.05

This lovely tub swings open to reveal two shades in one concealer. The shades are blendable with each other so the product claims the shades are ideal for different skin tones, including Asian skin. After using my friend as a guinea pig, I found this to be true. I applied it to the dark circles under her eyes and it worked perfectly!

The colour matched my skin tone to a T as well. And, with the two shades it makes transition from summer to winter much easier. The creamy consistency means good blending but it can shift after a while.

Over all this is a good product because it gives great coverage and it just melts into your skin. The only bad part would have to be that due to its creamy consistency it was sat in the creases under my eyes by midday. This product would probably need a top up in the evening, however, I still liked it.

So, so…

Rimmell Recover Concealer £4.85

Simple packaging and a soft spongy applicator - this makes the concealer go further and go on well. This product claims to be an anti-fatigue concealer with light reflecting particles to bounce the light away from the shadows. It’s a medium coverage concealer and it uses vitamin E to protect and soften the delicate under eye area. It is only available in three shades so there is limited choice.

Top Tips

• Always use a brush to blend concealers and foundations• Prepare your skin before hand with moisturise and/or a primer• Drink plenty of water (8 glasses per day). Honestly, this will benefit your skin.• Make sure you are getting your vitamins• And most importantly, take off your make up before you zonk out in bed!

We’ve all failed at this from time to time but it’s not big and it’s not clever.

Steal…

Natural Collection Concealer stick £1.95

This was so cheap I had to try it and I thought if this works it will be a miracle!

The consistency of this stick is thicker than the Ruby & Millie duo meaning more blending is required. It’s quite opaque so I needed to use a concealer brush. The good thing about this product was that I was able to build up the coverage gradually until I was satisfied. However, you do need to be careful as too much will look cakey, but this is the same for any concealer if I’m honest.

This concealer stayed in place but be warned if you don’t like that full make up feeling you may feel your skin is being suffocated. I prefer to let my skin breath. I would definitely recommend this but only use moderately.

This product is much more effective under the eyes than on pimples, I prefer dryer, thicker products for spots but for the eye area this stuff’s great.

The liquid concealer is quite thick so gives full coverage but you only need a tiny dab of it, otherwise it can look a bit caked. The only thing I don’t like is it’s a bit too sparkly, you need to blend well and if you do this there is definitely a brightening effect. Also, I wouldn’t recommend this to sensitive skin types.

Homemade spa tip

This sounds disgusting but it works. Use fresh pineapple juice on your face as a cleanser. The enzymes in the pineapple juice help

remove impurities and unclog your pores.

Monkey Puzzles

Sudoku 2

Spot 5 differences in the re-Y-er office

The 1st March is St David’s day. A celebration of St David, the

patron saint of Wales. Colour in the flag and if you know any Welsh people you might wish them ‘Dydd

Gwyl Dewi Sant hapus!’

Be a Pigeon detective...

Did you spot the Little me,

big difference pigeon hidden

somewhere amongst our pages?

Can you draw this shape withouttaking your pen off the paper and without going overthe same line twice?

Jobmates are here to help people of Doncaster find ways to tackle their barriers into work.

To access this service and gain free support via the Job Mate project call 01302 734554 or text jobmates to 07500083366

Email:

[email protected]

EDGE - Eating Disorder Group Endeavour

EDGE is a self help group that meets every Friday at Armthorpe community Centre. 10am - 12 noon for people who have issuesrelating to food.

We would welcome new members and anyone with a professional int erest would also be very welcome.

Contact Julie 07784021030

[email protected]

Doncaster YMCA’s rooms and halls are available for hire on a

‘one off’ or regular basis.

Seating capacities vary from 8 to 60 people and we are conveniently situated in the town centre within easy walking distance from the train and bus

stations.

To find out more, please contact us on 01302 342 148

Useful Numbers

Better Deal - 01302 730175

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NHS Direct - 0845 4647

The Bridge - 01302 734 704

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Doncaster Housing for Young People01302 739198

Saneline - 0845 7674000

The re-Y-er Project is funded by v, the youth volunteering charity. If you want to find out more about what v do or about other opportunties

to volunteer in our region why not visit their website?

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who has made a contribution to the magazine, our team keeps on growing!

If you would like to get involved in the next issue of Wired, contact us at: Doncaster YMCA, 31 Wood Street, Doncaster, DN1 3LH

T: 01302 342 148 E: [email protected]

Doncaster YMCA 01302 342148