News

• The Brag.tv website launch

  Posted on: 02/05/12

  We are happy to announce that the new much anticipated Brag website has now been launched and is live.

  

  What is the Brag ?

  THEBRAG.tv has been developed and funded by Safe in Tees Valley Ltd, a registered charity and ‘not for profit’ organisation that works primarily in the local authority areas of Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Darlington.

  The idea was to establish a resource for 16-21 year olds drawing together social media and web based opportunities to make the most of the talents, ambitions and opportunities that we see all around us in the Tees Valley.

  We’ve made a start and put up information and communication opportunities you have told us you want – but this is just the beginning. We need your help to source the news that matters, the gigs not to be missed, the fashion that must be seen and the offers and competitions that appeal to you.

  Our pages need filling with your photos, DVDs of your band, poetry or dance and if you’re not a performer maybe you can recognise class when you see it.  Why not write a review of the latest film, album sports match, TV show… there is no limit so get in touch and join the team.

  If it’s happening in the Tees Valley we want to hear about it – start bragging today

  

  The Brag.tv gives the user a very unique opportunity to upload there own news/articles & reviews giving them full ownership to the site & been able to Brag to their friends about any given subject they require.

  What you waiting for head over to  http://www.thebrag.tv/

   

   

   

• Students praised for Safe in Tees Valley bullying DVD

  Posted on: 02/05/12

  

  St Hild’s students with Hartlepool Mayor Stuart Drummond.

  STUDENTS have been recognised for their work in helping to tackle bullying after making a hard-hitting DVD that has been seen by over 1,000 young people.

  Teenagers from the Be Safe and Happy group based at St Hild’s School in Hartlepool worked with the Safe in Tees Valley media team to produce script &  and star in the film which has been shown in every secondary school in town.

  Based on a real-life story it shows how teasing can quickly develop into physical assault and encourages youngsters to report incidents.

  The group was presented with certificates by town mayor Stuart Drummond at a celebration event for the Young Victims Steering Group which the students are part of.

  Peter Lowe, steering group co-ordinator, said: “Bullying really does blight children’s lives and ripples across the whole community and to families.

  “Young people are often seen as the cause of crime and anti-social behaviour, but they are more likely to be victims and less likely to report it.

  “The DVD has reached over 1,000 people from all the secondary schools in Hartlepool.

  “Young people often get a bad rap, but I think this shows that young people are doing really positive things and trying to make things better.”

  The event at St Hild’s, King Oswy Drive, was held to celebrate the work of the Young Victims Steering Group since it formed two years ago.

  It also looked ahead to new projects including the creation of an anti-bullying toolkit for primary schools which will include the DVD.

  Mr Lowe added: “We know from the workshops that people feel safer and more confident in reporting bullying.

  “If we can take that to primary schools and get to children at a young age and get them involved in things that’s going to safeguard them into adulthood it can only be a good thing.”

  The victims group is supported by members of the Safer Hartlepool Partnership, Children’s Society in Billingham, Barnardos, police and Victim Support.

   

• National Citizen Service 2012

  Posted on: 24/01/12

  The National Citizen Service 2012 recruitment has started for this years exiting summer programme’ Details on how to join and be involved just head to our N C S page on this site.

   

  

  
  

   

   

• N C S TFM radio Broadcasts & shouts 2011

  Posted on: 18/01/12

  You may Remember last year getting on-board the T.F.M radio bus during the N C S summer programme and been asked to take part in doing your own radio broadcasts & shouts !!

  Here is every single Broadcast and shout from every area and N C S team in the North East. Just copy soundcloud link in to your browser  & feel free to share with friends

  www.soundcloud.com/safertees

  

• new multi-media bus

  Posted on: 12/01/12

  We recently added a new addition to our family of mobile units, The new multimedia mobile bus is currently getting a refurb and will be boasting some of the latest technology & information services. We will keep you updated on its progress & also its big launch day.

  

   

• N C S collect contributions for TFM,s Cash for kids

  Posted on: 21/11/11

  Middlesbrough Sunday 20th November saw N C S youngsters handing out reindeer hats and collecting contributions from the public for Cash For Kids (TFM)

   

  

• Independent Living latest news

  Posted on: 03/11/11

  Safe in Tees Valley & Erimus housing Learn & Let Live programme is delivered in partnership with a range of local services.  Learn & Let Live provides a programme for young people in Middlesbrough between the ages of 16 and 24 who are identified ‘at risk’ of homelessness or ready to move into Independent Living, access to information, advice & guidance and the opportunity to attend a 12 week accredited courses with additional one to one support/ signposting and referral to services. Here are some recent pictures taken from the programme.

  

   

  Preparing & cooking food for the local community to sample

   

  

   

  Independent living food hygiene list

  

   

  Helping hand at wall papering

   

  

  Painting

  

  

  Donna helping with the electrics

   

   

   

   

   

• Prince Charles visits the Safe in Tees Valley mobile bus & team.

  Posted on: 24/10/11

  Today we had a rather special visit from Prince Charles who came on board the Safe in Tees Valley mobile bus unit. The prince met various staff & chatted to young people on board the bus, He took lots of interest in the dj equipment and at one point we thought he was going to give it a go himself, young people spoke to him about the recent NCS summer programme & other various interventions which Safe in Tees Valley have been delivering in the area

  

  

• NCS Social action week

  Posted on: 11/08/11

  More pictures from the social action week, Some absolutely amazing work going on with all projects, Here is George and his helpful NCS team The Dolly Birds from Hartlepool who have helped not only revamp the garden/shed & benches of the old peoples home but also raised money to buy him a new petrol lawn mower. Check our video page soon for the full story

  

  

  George & his new Lawnmower

  

  NCS Hartlepool team The Dolly birds

  

  NCS fire fighters

  

  Gardeners Daryl & Lewis

  

  NCS Hartlepool videoing & interviewing each other about the recent garden project

  

  NCS Middlesbrough painting Barnados therapy room

  

  Paint & NCS Hoodie

  

  The Hartlepool Dolly birds team hard at work

  

  NCS Middlesbrough team interviewing

  

  NCS Middlesbrough team helping lay decking at a new home for people with learning difficulties.

  

  NCS Team helping renovate the garden & play area at Zoes Place