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Everything You Need to Know for Eurovision 2021. From our Young music Reporter
Assumingly, the majority of people change the channel when Eurovision comes on your tv every springtime. Just hear me out, what if you didn’t pick up the remote and submerged yourself in all things European for a few hours. Now would that be so bad? The Eurovision Song Contest first aired in the UK around […]
The Pros and Cons of Teacher Assessed A Levels. Thoughts from a Young Reporter
When Gavin Williamson, the Secretary of State for UK’s Education, announced that year 11s and 13s would receive teacher assessed grades, I was quite relaxed. But as the summer came, Year 12s were in a state of inconsistency up until this February when he announced the current year would be receiving them too. The mock […]
The Fight For Women’s Rights. A Young Reporter article
Since the beginning of last month, every conversation has touched on the topic of women’s rights. From the controversy surrounding the fact the vigil was held in the pandemic to the way even those thought to protect may be seen differently, everyone was talking about it. On the 3rd of March of this year, we […]
Love out of the norm. Our Young Reporters piece
Love. It’s the most complicated feelings and aspects of human life. It is so painful, yet so excruciatingly craved by us all. It makes us act crazy, stupid, silly, it makes us weep, scream; it makes us numb. But through all of that pain and silliness, comes an indescribable type of joy, an indescribable type […]
Disability. Thoughts by a Young Reporter
As humans we are born with the capacity to talk, think, learn, grow. But this isn’t the case for millions of people all over the globe. Many have hidden disabilities you maybe don’t realise exist. Mostly as we get older we take responsibility for ourselves. But, for those children who grow up with a learning/ […]
Meet VANEL and our youth work…
VANEL recently featured in a UK Youth e-newsletter with a “Meet VANEL” feature. Read on to read the article.
Young Reporters article: Being self-aware
Having awareness for our lives is very important because it makes us enjoy things, have passion for things, feel love for others as well as feel sadness when something doesn’t go right, happiness when everything seems so bright and every other emotion. It allows us to see our surroundings, take them in and remember these […]
Bonding over Fear. Thoughts from a Young Reporter
After the sad death of Sarah Everard read thoughts on women’s safety by Young Reporter Grace.
Heros. A Young Reporters article
This week’s article by Young Reporter Grace on the subject of superheros!
Could we be the generation to lead on improving our world?
As VANEL launches our Green Influencers project, this piece by one of our Young Reporters reminds us what can be done about green issues by us all.
Community Building Survey. Please participate
Community Matters Yorkshire is conducting a survey of the impact of the pandemic on community buildings. Read on for the link to the survey
Toxic Masculinity. A Young Reporters article.
Another thought provoking article from Young Reporter Grace. Have a read.
Kindness. A Young Reporters article
Exploring what kindness means – by Young Reporter Grace. Read on.
North East Lincolnshire Budget Proposals consultation seeks community sector feedback
Consultations are underway for you to feedback on North East Lincolnshire Budget Proposals for the next financial year. Read on for all the details and how to get involved.
Final round of Crime Reduction Fund for 2020/21 is now open
The latest round of CRF funding closes 26th February 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Tarot Cards. A Young Reporters article
Young Reporter Beth tells us about her new hobby over lockdown. Read on.
Reflections on 2020 by Young Reporter Alex
Some personal reflections back on what has been a very different 2020. Read on for Alex’s article.
Point Of View. By Young Reporter Grace
Read Grace’s take on ‘point of view’.
Get ready for Christmas: North East Lincolnshire latest Covid updates
Links to the most important news, resources and websites with Covid-19 information and support locally. NELC and local partners are keeping up to date with latest news so make sure you keep up to date with them too. Read on.
COVID Vaccination Support Volunteers wanted for North East Lincolnshire
NELC CCG is seeking volunteers to help support the vaccination process as it rolls out across North East Lincolnshire. Read on to find out more about what this involves and how you can register your interest.