Lancashire Youth Zone

04/06/2026

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/food-thought-mental-health-and-nutrition-briefing
👆Food for thought: mental health and nutrition briefing. Click on the link above to find out more👆

What we eat and drink affects how we feel, think and behave. With a recent study finding more than 1 in 6 people experience a mental health problem each week, the need for effective approaches to understanding and improving mental health has never been greater.

03/06/2026

The King's Trust have an exciting new course offer in retail.💕

02/06/2026

https://capt.org.uk/ Child Safety Week 2026 runs from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June.
Child Accident Prevention Trust are the UK’s leading experts in child accident prevention, offering safety alerts, safety advice, training and free resources to help secure a safer world for all our children💕

01/06/2026

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-future/
📣 Have your say about the future!
Are you a child or young person living in England? This is your chance to make your voice heard 💬
The Children’s Commissioner has launched “The Big Future” – a short survey where you can share:
✨ What life is like for you today
✨ What makes you happy (or worried)
✨ What changes you want to see in the future
It only takes 5 minutes and your answers will help shape decisions that affect children and young people across the country.
💡 There are no right or wrong answers – just your honest views.
👉 Take part here: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-future/
Every voice matters – let’s make sure yours is heard 💙

For the first time, hundreds of thousands of children will be eligible to vote in the next general election at age 16, the biggest change to the franchise

31/05/2026

https://calmharm.stem4.org.uk/
Worried about self-harm?
Calm Harm is a free* app that
helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.

Calm Harm is a free app to help teenagers manage the urge to self-harm. Available on Google Play & App Store.

29/05/2026

Interested in helping in the community? Here's an opportunity to get involved in a Beach Clean with The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery this Saturday 30th May from 10.30am. You will be helping to keep the area looking good for visitors to enjoy, and safe for the wildlife and plants.
Meet by the Central Beach Cafe Fleetwood, all equipment is provided, please make sure you dress for the weather and the beach. Families very welcome.
If you want to know more about events and opportunities with The Bay, then from 12 noon Rachel will be joining the organisations and groups at the Fleetwood Volunteers Fayre, just across from the beach. Pop in for a chat to find out about getting involved in your community 😀

28/05/2026

Morecheck have an exciting opportunity available for a Welding Apprentice.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in engineering.
The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience on the job while learning with Training 2000 and earning a wage.
Interested? Apply here: https://bit.ly/3XZoexM

Morecheck have an exciting opportunity available for a Welding Apprentice.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in engineering.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience on the job while learning with Training 2000 and earning a wage.

Interested? Apply here: https://bit.ly/3XZoexM

28/05/2026

😀Saturday Family Fun Days are back at Rawtenstall Family Hub, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall BB4 8EW, 10am-12noon.
The session on 6th June will include Father's Day themed crafts and activities. Go to this link to book your place: https://www6.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=3547537

25/05/2026

DEHYDRATION, SAFETY IN THE SUN AND SUNSCREEN advice from the NHS below⛱️

https://tinyurl.com/ckv8bj57 Safety In The Sun
https://tinyurl.com/5du6vexx Sunscreen
https://tinyurl.com/3xnb92jy Dehydration
As the weather gets warmer it's always good to be prepared. See the links for healthy advice on protection from the sun and keeping hydrated. There's a good video on the last link too👍

25/05/2026

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/why-vaccination-is-important-and-the-safest-way-to-protect-yourself/
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many infectious diseases. This page explains how vaccines work, what they contain and the most common side effects.

Find out how vaccines work, what they contain and the most common side effects.