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We run lots of projects and events for young islanders across the Scottish islands.
Latest news
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Young Islanders, the Ferry Communities Board is looking for YOU to come aboard!
The Ferry Communities board is looking for young people from the islands with a strategic interest in the ferry services to apply to be on the board and to ensure young people’s voices re being heard in decisions. If you are over 16 years old, from the Scottish Islands and would like to be able…
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From North Uist all the way to Colorado
September marked a great achievement and once in a lifetime experience for one of our young islanders, Uibhisteach and keen Highland dancer Keira (20) from Lochmaddy was selected to be one of only 20 dancers to perform in the Estes Park International Tattoo 2023. One of 5 dancers from Scotland Keira made her way to…
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Young Islanders and Big Ideas
On Monday the 14th August, Young Islanders from the Isle of Lewis, Tiree and Orkney attended Youth Scotland’s 2023 Big Ideas. Big Ideas is a residential event (this year held in Stirling) and is all about engaging, inspiring and empowering young people and youth workers to take the lead in their local communities. This 2…
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Young Islanders Get Involved at HebCelt 2023
A year on from when we had the YIN T-shirt signed at the 2022 festival, young islanders had the opportunity to get in on the action behind the scenes at this year’s event. Content Creators Following on from last year’s festival, we were invited by festival organisers to offer some young islanders the opportunity to…
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Calling all Gaelic speakers aged 18-40 from the Highlands and Islands!
An exciting opportunity to participate in a fantastic leadership workshop led by the Social Enterprise Academy Calling all Gaelic speakers aged 18-40 from the Highlands & Islands! Participate in a fantastic workshop as part of the new Young Gaelic Leaders programme, an exciting opportunity to gain leadership skills and network with fellow speakers. By joining…
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Win 2 Weekend Tickets to the HebCelt and a YIN T-shirt signed by the 2022 acts!
Competition time! Closing date for submissions is the 19th of June 2023 You may recall that one of our first pieces on the Young Islanders Website website was the blog about the HebCelt festival: ‘HebCelt was back with style for 2022!’. It’s hard to believe, but it is almost that time of year again! This…
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We’re at the UHI NWH Stornoway freshers Fayre this morning! Come along and say hello! 🤗 … See MoreSee Less
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😍Our September newsletter is now out and it is jam packed!
It’ll tell you all about:
🙋Who we are
🤝Who we have met this month
✈️🛳 Where we have been
👏What we have all been up to
If you have anything you’d like to see in the next one please do let us know!
Link (don’t forget to click PLAY): sway.office.com/xceOMu2a6FjlcRpo?ref=Link 👀
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Young Islanders Network- September 2023 Newsletter
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It has been another busy month for Young Islanders! We cannot say this enough, but we really are in awe of all the amazing work and the passion that you Young Islanders bring to what you do. You are0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🌟 It’s back! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Rural Action Fund! 😀🎉
Supported by The Gannochy Trust, this fund gives a small-grant boost to groups delivering community-based youth work in rural areas💪
Don’t wait—YS Member Groups can apply now! (deadline 12noon, 20/10):
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📣On behalf of our Young Islander & MSYP for Orkney, Kaydence.
“MSYPs from my committee (Social Security Committee) have created a survey about the ferries and we are hoping to get responses from young islanders because our plan is to take the responses and use them as evidence to put forward a SYP motion for free ferry travel for young people (like the free bus travel)”⛴
Please can young islanders take a quick moment to complete this Ferry Travel Survey: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8yOVz87EG0KSe3Lv–EZkoDixbAjo7lHikCzDjPZYdtUN1FUU0VIT… … See MoreSee Less
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We often get asked, What is the Young Islanders Network?
⭐️ A welcoming space for young people in or from the Scottish island communities
🤳 A network: a place to meet other young people and share experiences, discussion and solutions to island challenges
📣Opportunity to have your voice heard on things that matter most to you, by those who can influence or make the decisions in and for your islands.
👏 Space to learn new skills, take part in fun opportunities and participate!
What are you waiting for! If you’re over 12yrs old and a young islander, you could join us at our next online meeting (Thursday 28th Sept) or get in touch to take part in one of our challenges! ☺️
UHI Shetland University of the Highlands and Islands Western Isles Youth ServicesOrkney Youth-CafeShetland Youth Local Action Group – YLAGAn Tobar and Mull TheatreTiree Trust -Youth WorkArran Youth FoundationsThe Youth InitiativeSkye Youth Development … See MoreSee Less
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Hi, at what time is the meeting, please?