Bedford YouthCabinet

News from the Bedford Borough Youth Cabinet about what we are doing, campaigning on and how to get involved! A RT does not necessarily mean an endorsement.

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

🏠With new restrictions across the nation, it can be challenging to manage your mental health whilst staying at home.

🛀Try a relaxation technique to ease any tensions in your body. Take a series of deep breaths, relax your shoulders and jaw and ease your muscles.

[Beds Fire and Rescue @BedsFire]

💦 With a lot of flooding having washed across the county over the Christmas period, it’s a good time to remind our communities to familiarise yourself with water safety.

🎥 Watch our safety video here: https://t.co/ez0V233F39

#WaterAware #KeepingBedsSafe

[Bedford Borough Council @BedfordTweets]

Is someone you know suffering with their mental health?

Our Sports Development team have put together a flyer to help direct people to some useful contacts that can provide support in a time of crisis.

#MentalHealthAwareness

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

Our Crisis Messenger provides free, 24/7 crisis support to young people across the UK. If you know a young person who may be struggling right now, please share this service with them. https://t.co/zM2YcVebkP

[OLICAT Schools @OlicatSchools]

Thank you @STMBedford community for fundraising and supporting @SVPEnglandWales with such generous donations of food. Well done to all the fun runners - brilliant fancy dress outfits! Double a donation TODAY ONLY here: https://t.co/hGZOV10CtB #OLICATcommunity #GivingTuesday

[Fostering Foundation @fosteringfdn]

#Childline have launched a new campaign, #NobodyIsNormal – there’s a fab short animation which goes with the campaign – if you have a couple of minutes please watch it, and also share it with parents and children who would find it useful: ⁠
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https://t.co/0VuG6yPa4m

[DeePin Wellness @WellnessDeepin]

I've just created a #LetterfromSanta from the @NSPCC. Bring the magic home this Christmas with personalised letters for your little ones! 🎅 Get yours here >> https://t.co/3x69T9HX7x

[Bedford Blues Foundation @bluesfoundatio1]

💙 We have been overwhelmed by the levels of support and generosity from the #BluesFamily 👏👏

🥘 🥤 We estimate around 21,000 items have been donated for @bedfordfoodbank to help the local community.

#BluesFoundation #SportForChange

[Bedford YouthCabinet @BBYC15]

One day until Make Your Mark closes . Every vote counts !

[St Thomas More Secondary and VI Form @STMBedford]

Make Your Mark – voting is live and you have until the 30th November to have YOUR say! Students from Year 7 – 13 can vote on issues that impact you and Bedford. Go to your Firefly page to register your vote and MAKE YOUR MARK!
https://t.co/5HuxQiL6in

[Bedford YouthCabinet @BBYC15]

Are you a youth in the UK ? Want to have a say about a local or UK issue that’s been bothering you? Fill out the MAKE YOUR MARK ballot before the 30/11/20 to have your say! https://t.co/lt4NjpLg46

[Bedford YouthCabinet @BBYC15]

Hello we are members of the Youth Cabinet Committee and we want all children and young people aged 11-18 in Bedford Borough to take part in this years Make Your Mark vote. To get involved in having your voice heard please either contact us, ask your school or...

[Bedford YouthCabinet @BBYC15]

Make your mark is the largest Uk youth ballot, where young people aged 11-18 get the chance to vote on issues important to them.
It will take a minute to complete this online form where you can choose a UK wide and local issue!
https://t.co/lt4NjpLg46

[@BBCYPtweets @BBCYPtweets]

Good luck to our Summer skipping legend @SkipBeatz_UK in his attempt to break the #WorldRecord for most crossovers in 60 seconds, LIVE here 12th August:
https://t.co/E0sCTaiG2N
Bring a skipping rope to join in at 10.25am, then do challenges & see Pete's record attempt at 10.30am!

[@BBCYPtweets @BBCYPtweets]

We are looking for an apprentice who is committed to supporting young people to get their voices heard, you’ll be supported to grow and learn...we are equally excited to learn from you! https://t.co/d1FMCN6DUC

[@BBCYPtweets @BBCYPtweets]

Young People tell us they want someone who is approachable and a good communicator...is this you? https://t.co/d1FMCN6DUC

[@BBCYPtweets @BBCYPtweets]

BREAKING NEWS; we are looking for an Apprentice to join our small but busy team...if you are passionate working with young people have a look at this https://t.co/d1FMCN6DUC #YOUthvoice

[@BBCYPtweets @BBCYPtweets]

SNAP DANCE for years 7, 8 & 9!
Thurs 20th Feb, 7:30pm-11pm @Bedfordcornexch

- Music by In2Beats Radio!: https://t.co/CEMiYjZsOD
- Amazing street dance by #KNE (from #BGT2019)!: https://t.co/J658ZVmSQi
- Prizes!

Tickets are £6 each & still available here: https://t.co/vhsrQIJXeX

[@BBCYPtweets @BBCYPtweets]

SNAP DANCE! - for year 7, 8 & 9!
Thurs 20th Feb, 7:30pm-11pm @Bedfordcornexch!

- Music by In2Beats Radio!: https://t.co/z9E1uQvtZ4
- Amazing street dance by #KNE (from #BGT2019)!: https://t.co/13TDjBWvh2
- Prizes!

TICKETS £6 EACH HERE: https://t.co/vhsrQIJXeX
(inc. free drinks)

[@BBCYPtweets @BBCYPtweets]

Well this is exciting; a voice forum for 5-10 year olds...watch this space for more details! #YOUthvoice