This year’s SMASHfest will be held at 12 bar on Westcott place
from 7pm on Thursday 21st July
Bans playing will include:
Mortdelamare
Canary Club
The Demented
Fallen Angels
and
Dining with Zeus
There will also be a Bar-be-Que , Henna Tattooing from Henna Magic, street theater from Sixth Sense theater group, Fire Juggling from Jake the Juggler, Maz’s nail bar and more bedsides.
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See you there
SMASHFEST2 is shaping up to be ………AMAZING……… Everyone wants to get involved with THE Event to kick-off The Summer.The bands are booked —– still waiting for the final line-up but definites are Mortdelamer and The Demented (check out their websites)….Canary Club, Breaking Planets and we’re VERY hopeful that Napoleon In Rags and Zoe Mead will soon be coming back with a definite YES……….Watch This Space…. (No, that’s NOT the name of a band, it’s what I want you to do!!!)…………As the sunshine has been specially ordered, SMASHFEST2 will have a “Festival Feel” with flags flying, barbeques smokin’, henna-tattoos happening, Street Theatre acts entertaining (Sixth Sense Theatre Group….totally brilliant!) …… Look Out for Updates as the full list is finalised over the next few weeks………. It’s all happening at 12bar, Westcott Place Swindon and, can you believe it? Entry is only £3!!……. Enquiries are already coming in for tickets and details of how to get these in advance will soon be posted……… This event is all about raising the profile of SMASH Youth Project, raising some funds and raising the roof for Youth in Swindon. ………. You don’t have to be actively involved with SMASH, you don’t have to be Young or Old, but you do have to BE THERE!!……….
Dee Vaughan knew exactly what she wanted to with all the unwanted “stuff” she had after alterations in her home — Sell it and give the money to Charity. Her nephew, Tony Smith (Tony is one of our Volunteer Mentors) had mentioned SMASH, Dee found out more about us and was inspired to give ALL the proceeds to us. She and her husband Graham, along with their next-door neighbour and friends and family then worked tirelessly to put the event on in their front gardens on Saturday 14th May. A big sign in the garden, plus bunting and balloons showed the way to Upham Road, Old Walcot ………Dee had also bravely– and brilliantly!–appeared LIVE on Swindon’s 105.5 Radio Station to publicise the event and on the day loads of people turned up to buy up the bargains on offer, eat the home-made cakes and support SMASH Youth Project. Dee and Graham were happy to talk to their “customers” about the brilliant work SMASH does and this Awareness Raising is Immeasurable and Invaluable………. what can be measured is, of course, the money raised by Dee and her helpers ……….and when the Grand Total was counted, it amounted to an amazing £310 !!! Well Done and Thank You from SMASH……….
Almost two thirds (64%) of children and young people say they’ve never had any support dealing with exams
New video from ChildLine aims to help young people cope with anxiety
Young people in Swindon will be amongst the millions of under 18s that will sit exams this summer and according to a new survey by ChildLine*, 92% of young people feel anxious about their revision and exams. Findings reveal almost two thirds (64%) say they’ve never had any support in dealing with exams and that over half of young people (53%) say pressure from parents to do well is a major cause of anxiety.
Last year (2010/11) the ChildLine base in Exeter counselled 86 children about exam stress.
Anxiety can make people feel tired, upset, worried, shaky, light-headed or frustrated, and can sometimes present itself as a panic attack or nausea. It’s very common for young people to feel anxious about exams and to help, ChildLine has made a new short film about combating anxiety, which can be viewed on a new ‘Beat Exam Stress’ hub on their website.
Results from the ChildLine poll also found:
· Other main causes of anxiety for young people are not getting into university or college (57%) and fears about sitting the exam (56%)
· Almost half (45%) say they have skipped meals
· Two thirds (64%) of those surveyed said they have had trouble sleeping
· Talking to friends (43%) is the most common way of dealing with exam anxiety.
· 14% say they drink alcohol to cope with exam anxiety.
Alex, ChildLine’s message board host says, “The exam period can be a very stressful and anxious time, so it’s important to ensure you take regular breaks from revision and have a chance to unwind and relax. If you’re finding it difficult log on to the ChildLine website to speak to other young people in the same situation and get advice and tips from our self help sections.”
If you are sitting exams this summer, the following advice can help you cope with anxiety:
· It can sometimes feel like the whole of your future depends on what grades you get. First of all, try not to panic. You have a while until exam results come out. Even if you don’t get the results you need or expect, you still have options and can get help with any decisions you have to make.
· There is nothing wrong with being worried about the actual exam, it’s very normal. The more prepared we are, the more confident we feel in being able to cope. Read more advice on revision tips and how to keep calm before an exam here.
· Check out the new ChildLine video, designed to help young people cope with anxiety, or look for tips and advice on the ChildLine website.
For further information please contact the NSPCC communications team on 0203 188 3655 or out of hours on 07977 127064.
*Survey completed on ChildLine website by 1,275 children and young people taking exams in the summer of 2011, Survey Monkey, 18th April-3rd May 2011
We are delighted to announce that Bear Grylls is now the Patron for SMASH.Bear says it is a “Total honour” and that he would love to support SMASH as Patron.He says ” SMASH do an incredible job helping encourage disadvantaged young people to fulfill their dreams and potential. Love. Listen. Support. Those are the most important things we can all offer these kids”Bear also very generously gave SMASH a cheque to “Help get the ball rolling” for SMASHFEST2 on July 21st at 12bar.He will be away for SMASHFEST2/ A.G.M. but sends us his Good Wishes for this event……which is rapidly shaping up to be something AMAZING!!…………It is such a huge honour to have Bear’s patronage and we know that his support and his belief in SMASH will be massively beneficial to our young people and our Volunteers.
Project Co-ordinator required to work with young people and volunteers on an exciting new heritage project with the SMASH Youth Project in Swindon. The post is 21 hours per week and the successful applicant will need to have a relevant qualification and experience. An enhanced CRB check will also be required. For more information and an application pack please contact SMASH on 01793 879297 or email smash.yproject@swindon.gov.uk . Application deadline Thursday 21st April and interviews will be held on 28th and 29th April.