COMMUNITY ACTION
BLACKBURN
Community Action Blackburn was established in 2009
CAB have continually engaged in community consultation, listening to the views of people of all ages who live and work in Blackburn, acting where possible to tackle some of the more specific issues to help build a healthier, safer and better community.
CAB aim to:
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Continue to improve community engagement and communication
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Enhance the access & availability of local facilities
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Promote the restoration and improvement of the environment in Blackburn
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To advance opportunities for learning in formal and informal settings
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Promote physical and emotional wellbeing and address local alcohol issues
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Address anti-social behaviour
CAB work in partnership with a wide range of agencies including West Lothian Council, Police Scotland, Blackburn Community Council, NHS Lothian, West Lothian Youth Action Project and West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service.
Past initiatives progressed by CAB include:
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Annual Interschool P6/7 Conference
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Upgrade to George IV Park
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Community Mural depicting the cultural heritage of Blackburn
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“Can’t Sell, Don’t’ Sell” Alcohol project
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Community Clean ups and anti-litter campaigns
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Education packages on alcohol, drugs and related issues
Youth Action Project has had the pleasure of working with Community Action Blackburn for over five years running. Providing music workshops and Peer Education. Repeat requests have been made over the years asking for our Peer Educators and music staff to support the P6&7 Blackburn schools conference, to work with pupils, encouraging them to identify and express their views on their community though the media of music, drama and dance.
CAB also support an additional weekly Streetwork session, increasing the capacity of our service to Blackburn. The Streetwork team engage with young people in the community and address issues relating to youth disorder.
2014 saw the YAP Music team working with pupils and staff from Pinewood School where they recorded and performed the song ' Three Little Birds ' at the annual interschool p6/7 conference.
Below you can hear some of the recordings made by children from Pinewood School in Blackburn over the last few years. Enjoy!
Three Little Birds
Pinewood school provides for pupils who have a wide range of additional learning needs including specific conditions and autism.
YAP Music was asked to originally do four music sessions with young people from P6 and P7. The sessions worked out so well that the pupils opened up the Annual School Conference with their song.
Somebody
Youth Actions Peer Educators along with YAP music staff were asked back to work with and support the pupils from P6&7 for the annual Blackburn Schools conference. To work with pupils, encouraging them to identify and express their views on their community through the media of music.
This is Blackburn Primary school song, they chose the subject of alcohol in their community and how it affects them.
Impossible
Youth Actions Peer Educators along with YAP music staff were asked back to work with and support the pupils from P6&7 for the annual Blackburn Schools conference. To work with pupils, encouraging them to identify and express their views on their community through the media of music.
Our Ladys School, chose Cyber Bulling and this is there song.
Grey T Place
Youth Actions Peer Educators along with YAP music staff were asked back to work with and support the pupils from P6&7 for the annual Blackburn Schools conference. To work with pupils, encouraging them to identify and express their views on their community through the media of music.