Free 'young people and community' workshop

Dear friend/colleague,

Please find below details of fantastic workshop which Surrey Police run to enable youth workers, teachers, Police, community leaders, local residents and parents to identify and support young people at risk of becoming isolated and turning to crime. I attended this workshop in February of this year and I feel that it is really valuable to anyone who believes that protecting young people and our communities is important.

The workshop is open to anyone who would like to find out more about this issue and is relevant to all communities, not just Egham/Runnymede/Surrey, so please pass this email on to anyone you know who may be interested in attending.

Many thanks.

Paul

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Surrey Police have been working for some time on the issue of vulnerable young people and how they can be influenced, or coerced into criminality.  This is an increasing problem amongst many communities.

We, along with the police, would like to invite you to a presentation which aims

• To help you recognise and support vulnerable young people
• How to reduce the risk of young people becoming isolated and turning towards extreme views
• How to reduce the risk of extreme views turning to violence
• Focus on how to reduce wider prejudice and discrimination

We have seen this presentation and believe it to be of benefit to all who work with young people so we should like to invite you to attend to see for yourself.

We shall be holding this presentation at 7.30pm (for no longer than 2 hours) on Wednesday 11/05/11 at The Village Centre, Englefield Green (http://www.villagecentre.org.uk/).

Please come along to join in the discussion.

This is a free workshop, but please RSVP to paul@easttowest.org.uk so we have an idea of numbers.

Many thanks.

Fancy a walk?

FANCY A WALK??

On the 28th May 2011 we would like you to join us on a sponsored walk.

Walking along the Thames path from The Magna Carta School, which is the starting not only of our walk but also of east to west’s youth work in the area to Alexandra Gardens in Windsor which is the town and borough that east to west is expanding its work into.

Alexandra Gardens is where we will rest our legs and have a picnic. We are asking everyone to bring their own food and drink but we will transport it to the finish line for you so we can all eat together.

The walk is roughly seven miles long which will take between 2-4 hrs depending on your pace and there will be a few stop off points along the route so you can rest, have a drink, use toilet facilities, or just look at the scenery.  Don’t forget to wear your comfy practical shoes. (Unfortunately due to health and safety reasons no dogs are allowed on the walk and the feeding of any animals is not permitted. Sorry)

Date: 28^th May

Times: Start 9.30am at The Magna Carta School        Finish Alexandra Gardens Windsor 12.30/1

Minimum age: 15 years old if you are coming on your own. Children 14 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult

Sponsorship: You are asked to try and raise at least £30pp or £50 if you sign up as a family

Our aim is to have a great day out and to try and reach our target of £6000. This total will help us deliver more one to one relational support sessions, group sessions or help with supported lodgings.

There are only a hundred places available so sign up now, receive your free east to west Egham 2 Windsor t-shirt, and get your sponsors on board!!

To book your slot please email Christine@easttowest.org.uk, who will reply to you with further details.

See you on the 28th May!