Following on from the successful Create in your community programme organised by Stirling Youth Partnership, and funded by Stirling Community Planning Partnership – massive thanks go to all partners actively involved this year. These include Stirling Council’s Youth Services, Callander Youth Project, Action in mind, PLUS (works with young people with disabilities), The Rock and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise & Central Scotland Police.

There were 6 create events throughout July that took place at:

Callander – The Brigdend Hotel, Raploch Community Campus, Balfron – Donaldson Park, Mayfield Centre, Dunblane Centre and Bannockburn High School.

At each event young people from 10 to 25 years old were offered the opportunity to participate in a range of fun and free activities, which enabled them to learn new skills, meet new people and try new things. Activities included a bird of prey workshop, boot camp experience, zumba workshops, animation workshops, music workshops, martial arts, pot planting, the cube (similar to the TV show), a police workshop depicting a day in the life of a police officer & a fire brigade workshop highlighting the dangers of fire.
At the end of each ‘Create’ day a BBQ was held to replenish all the hungry stomachs.

There was a fantastic turnout of between 60 – 85 people at each ‘create’ event.

The final create is due to take place on Thursday 11th August at Fallin’s Alpha Centre from 4-8pm. It is open to all young people aged 10-25 from Stirling and surrounding areas AND it’s free! There will be lots happening including a free BBQ, live music, as well as interactive activities.

Under 16’s must have a parental/guardian consent form, which can be picked up from the Information Station, No. 33, Old Arcade or sent out to you by contacting Youth Services 01786 442719.