Mosquito
Devices Aimed at Young People: What do you think?
 Corby
young people are leading a national campaign to reduce the use of
'Mosquito Devices' that emit a noise only young people can hear.
They are used by shopkeepers and others to make young people move
away from particular areas. These devices are controversial.
On
the one hand young people feel it is unfair to have devices that
emit noises they find irritating or even painful, aimed at them
just because they are young. They say they have damaged the hearing
of babies and children as well as teenagers, and are unfair in that
they only affect young people when other older people can also be
troublesome.
On
the other hand the makers of the devices, shop keepers, local councils
and others say they are effective in deterring young people from
gathering together in public places and causing anti-social behaviour.
Some people say that these devices would not be needed if other
measures to curb anti-social behaviour were used, such as: more
regular patrolling by Police Community Support Officers, providing
young people with better places to go and things to do, tougher
penalties for anti-social behaviour, or more use of CCTV cameras.
Others
say that if these devices are legal they should at least be regulated
by law to control who can put them up, and how they are used.
What
do you think?
Students
put questions to the Prime Minister
 Phil
Hope made a whistle-stop tour of primary and secondary schools in
his constituency on Friday 13th July 2007 to help open dialogue
between school pupils and the Prime Minister.
Phil visited Raunds Manor, Huxlow Science College, Irthlingborough
Primary Schools in East Northamptonshire and Kingswood Secondary,
Kingswood Primary, Corby Community College and St. Patrick's Primary
Schools in Corby to engage pupils aged seven to eighteen years old
to join his project titled 'ASK THE PRIME
MINISTER'.
Throughout the tour of schools, students raised similar themes such
as concerns about climate change, immigration and university fees.
Phil was able to answer many of the pupils' questions, such as reassuring
sixth form students who raised concerns about student University
fees. Phil was able to point out to them that they will not have
to pay university fees up front and that there is a generous grant
scheme available for students from low and middle income families.
In the new school term Phil will present the questions to the Prime
Minister, Gordon Brown.
Phil Hope MP said:
"I was impressed by the quality of discussion that I had with
the students and thought that they had gone into some depth when
deciding what to ask the Prime Minister. I was pleased at their
interest and understanding shown about government and how it affects
their lives. The questions ranged from concerns about climate change
through to leisure facilities and costs of higher education.
"I would encourage all young people to have their say on the
issues that are of most concern to them and I would be happy to
receive questions from them."
More photos...>>
In
December Phil was delighted to inform school pupils from the seven
schools that they had a special delivery from the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister noted in a letter to Phil that the pupils 'have
thought very long and hard about the issues that concern them both
here in the UK and worldwide.' Each school has been sent a copy
of the Prime Minister's letter for the pupils who took part in the
project.
16/07/07
Investment
in things to do and places to go for young people in the constituency
Young people
are being urged to come up with ideas to improve 'things to do and
places to go' for young people in the area.
Phil Hope MP has made the call as he welcomed new funding for projects
such as skate parks, basketball courts and music workshops in Corby
and East Northants.
Over the next three years the Government is providing a total of
£2.8 million for Northamptonshire County Council to invest
in activities for young people.
£1.1 million will be available for the Youth Opportunity Fund
and £979, 500 for the Youth Capital Fund – funds which
have to be spent on projects for young people and decided by young
people.
Phil Hope MP said:
"I am delighted that the government has invested 2.8 million
for young people in Northamptonshire. This funding puts the young
people in the driving seat – they can put forward ideas for
what they want to see in their community and help to decide where
the money is spent."
"Young people across Corby and East Northamptonshire should
think about what they would like to invest this money in, whether
it’s places to do sport, music or drama, revamping old facilities
or getting new ones built.
"I want to hear what young people in our area would like to
see – and I’m keen to do what I can to support those
who come up with plans that can be made a reality."
31/12/07
Need help
with transport to or from a rural area?
Young
people often find it hard to find suitable work or education opportunities
due to transport problems.
Northamptonshire on Wheels (NOW) is a new scheme that has been designed
to help young people address these transport problems.
The aim is to help young people that live in rural areas, or young
people that live in town but need to travel to rural areas.
NOW may be able to help if you are:
- Aged
16-25
- Resident
in Northamptonshire
- Having
difficulties getting to work, training or education
- Living
in a rural area or need to get to a rural area
NOW
can offer help ranging from advice on transport to the loan of a
moped (depending on circumstances).
Visit www.northamptonshireonwheels.org.uk/
for further information.
Fermyn
Woods Taster Day
Check
out the Fermyn
Woods website for some great photos of the successful taster
day (for their summer workshops) at The Alley that included graffiti,
hiphop/breakdancing, mc'ing and music making.
 Site
and Sound workshop 2006
This
project gave members of Adrenaline Alley the chance to experiment
with filming, editing and sound manipulation. The project was organised
by Fermynwoods Contemporary Art over the summer of 2006.
Two
of the movies made during the project are shown below. To view the
movie you will need the Quicktime plugin available from Apple.
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The
Three Fearless Muppets
Jack Burlington, Charlie Burlington, Cole
McLeod |
The
Pit of Doom
Chris Guiver, Ash Guiver, Conor McCahill,
Sam Mathew, Dixie King |
Workshop
artists: Video: Andrew Eathorne, Sound: James Steventon
To
find out more about Adrenaline Alley, visit Adrenalinalley.com.
For
information about Fermynwoods Contemporary Art, visit Fermynwoods.co.uk
6/01/2007
Photo exhibition
of local group in action goes on display
Left to right: Ross, Tulloch, Hendy, Clarky,
Michael, Dan, Skelderz and Phil Hope
Phil Hope met the young artists behind a Corby Community Arts photographic
exhibition currently being held at the Willows Arts Centre, George
Street, Corby, and heard about their latest 'free running' or 'Parkour'
performances.
The group of young men, with the help of local drama tutor Paula
Boulton, decided to create their own Parkour group, calling themselves
‘Team Furi’, and perform the freestyle running most
famously seen on some BBC adverts.
In June 2006 the group were asked to turn their hand to a new art
form as part of National Architecture Week. They were asked to take
photographs of their group in action whilst using different building
in Corby town centre to 'free run' off. These images were then digitally
enhanced by the group to identify the relationship between themselves
and their environment.
Phil Hope met the group in June when they performed a Parkour piece
around the 'Spirit of Corby' sculpture in New Post Office Square.
Speaking at the event he said:
"I was impressed by the enthusiasm shown by Team Furi in
taking part in this project. It has given these young people the
opportunity to learn new skills in photography whilst gaining confidence.
The photographs are an excellent collection of shots that show Team
Furi in action. I would encourage people who are interested, to
go and see the exhibition before the end of September."
Kate Dyer, Corby Community Arts said:
"Parkour and Other Urban Sports" is a photographic
exhibition which shows our town centre as it is rarely seen: as
a stage for deeds of daring and athleticism and great physical exuberance
by Corby free-runners. These young men show street furniture, urban
architecture and the laws of gravity a clean pair of heels. This
is running the town in a way never imagined by the Commission for
the New Towns."
22/09/06
20/06/06
Pimp my
Town event gets Corby Youth involved
 Phil
Hope MP gets the party started
Phil Hope kicked off an exciting Corby Arts and Regeneration project
on Saturday 27th May at New Post Office Square in Corby Town Centre.
The project named ‘Pimp my Town’ is a spin off title
from the MTV car makeover show called ‘Pimp my ride’.
The project is part of Corby Borough Council’s Play on Words
project and has given young people the opportunity to show how they
would change areas of Corby Town centre.
The project has been led by local artists Marian Anderson and Lorraine
Dziarkowska and has involved other local artists including Paula
Bolton (Corby Women’s Theatre and Shout Theatre groups) and
Kate Dyer (Corby Community Arts).
The event was presented in two stages with a digital presentation
including photographs and videos that had been edited and manipulated
by the young people. There was also a site specific performance
of ‘free running’ or Parkour by Team Furi in and around
New Post Office Square.
Speaking on Saturday, Phil Hope MP said:
"I am really pleased to meet such creative young people
who are involved with the Pimp my Town project. The project shows
a positive way of engaging young people and their environment, especially
at a time when the Town Centre is undergoing regeneration. The time
and dedication shown by the local artists who led this project is
inspiring."
Speaking about the project, lead artist Marian Anderson said:
"The enthusiasm and dedication of all the young people
on the Pimp my Town project was really motivating for me. I witnessed
complete focus, spontaneous creativity, amazing teamwork and immense
physical effort from Team Furi during their choreography sessions."
For
more information visit the Pimp
My Town website
25/06/06
Student
Action Newsletter
Student
Action is a forum to give young people a voice and to hear
how Phil Hope, and local organisations are responding to young people’s
concerns.The Student Action Forum has been running for over three
years, it is held once a month and involves sixth form student representatives
from schools in the constituency. The forum is entirely student
led, with subjects for discussion chosen by the students.
Students wishing to join the forum should contact the constituency
office on 01536 443325. You must be 16 or over and from a constituency
school.
How
it works
Each edition of Student Action asks students from schools in Phil’s
constituency their views on topical issues. It feeds back the results
as well as the comments and responses of Phil as our MP and other
local officials. Phil has invited students from all local schools
to join him to form an editorial board for this newsletter.
Corby
Youth Forum
Young people aged 13-19 from Corby are also encouraged to join the
who hold their meetings on the first Monday of every month from
6-8pm. Those interested should contact Ann Marie Lawson on 07791499007.
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