SI MONTHLY NEWS October 2006 Youth Event
From SI Exco News
Servas Britain and Servas Youth invite you to the next International Youth and Family event to be held in Yorkshire in the North of England. Following on from the Youth meeting in Patagonia in January 2006 we hope to make this an annual event.
• An opportunity for all young travellers and hosts (18-30) to get together and to share their Servas experiences.
• Also open to other Servas members of any age.
• A special welcome to Servas families with children and teenagers worldwide.
• Under18’s welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Dalesbridge Centre near Settle is the venue, set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park.
There will be a meeting-up point in Manchester a few days before the meeting – a chance for the 18-30 group to have a taste of city life before travelling together to Dalesbridge.
ACCOMMODATION
• Group accommodation in small bunkhouses. • Camping – for those with their own equipment. • Limited Bed & Breakfast type accommodation at extra cost (for those looking for a little more comfort).
CATERING
• Full board • Evening meals together. Other meals in small groups. • Part self-catering option for campers.
COSTS
• Not yet finalised – details to follow soon. • We will aim to keep costs as low as possible. • Reductions for all young people. • Families –special rates for family groups.
Part of the campsite at Dalesbridge.
THE PROGRAMME SO FAR………… more to follow:
The focus of the event is for Servas young people and families from around the world to enjoy time together. All with an interest in Youth in Servas are welcome. Let us know if you have ideas or want to make a contribution to the programme.
Activities
• Plenty of activities for all ages and interests nearby.
• Space at the centre for both small and large group activities whatever the weather.
• Parent-led programme for children.
• Specialist outdoor activities for teenagers available on site.
Discussions
• Come and debate what Servas has to offer young people and families for the future.
• Meet with members of local peace organisations who are building links with Servas.
• Share ideas and concerns about world issues and look at what contribution Servas can make to a more peaceful world.
ARRIVING AT DALESBRIDGE
Dalesbridge is situated on the A65 between Settle and Ingleton.
Transport will be provided from nearby train stations which are easily accessible from Leeds and Manchester. If arriving by air it is easier and often cheaper to fly direct to Manchester rather than to London. There may also be cheap European flights to other northern airports e.g. Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle.
By ferry there is a route from Rotterdam or Zeebrugge to Hull.
BOOKING
We will be open to take bookings from the end of 2006. In the meantime if you would like to register an interest in coming to the event or have any queries or suggestions please contact:
Ann Greenhough
Servas International Youth Team
Email: dasher1949[at]aol.com
or Tel: 00 44 1943 862965
See next page for 'Some other things to think about'/
SOME OTHER THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
Help needed
If you are a young person who would like to get involved in planning and running the event let us know:
Ann Greenhough or PabloChufeni dasher1949[at]aol.com pablochufeni[at]yahoo.com.ar
Servas International Youth Travel Award This new Award will be available next year to help one young person come to the Yorkshire ’07 event. This will be someone who would otherwise not have the opportunity to travel to Britain.
Applications will be accepted from Servas members worldwide (between ages of 18 and 25 at time of travel).
More information will be available soon about how to apply and about the selection process. Look on the Servas Youth website for details or contact Ann Greenhough (see above).
Young Travellers to Britain
If you are a Servas traveller wanting to meet with other young Servas travellers and hosts when you come to Britain make contact with Laura Asher who is part of the 18-30 network in Servas Britain.
L.L.Asher[at]newcastle.ac.uk
Links with a Servas Britain host family Servas Britain host families are keen to meet young travellers both before and after the event in Yorkshire. If you are a young person perhaps coming to Britain for the first time let us know if you would like to be linked with a host family before you arrive. Some may be able to offer a longer stay and help you plan your time during your visit.
Bringing Servas families together Let us know if you would like to meet a Servas Britain host family who has children or teenagers of a similar age to your own and we will try to match you together before your visit next year.
International Youth Camps in Britain
In the summer months there are many opportunities in Britain for young people (aged18-25) to join a work camp where they live and work with an international group of young people.
These camps are usually for 2 to 3 weeks and are either on social or environmental projects. There is a small fee to take part otherwise food and accommodation are all provided. Contact us for more details or if you are interested in going on a camp with someone else who will also be coming to the event.
The house at Dalesbridge - a typical old stonebuilt property, built in 1907
uploaded by Amelia
