Giovani Youth Cafe

Ceremony Day

2009-05-02T10:30:00.000-07:00

Hello XD

Just got back from an awesome three days in London - still cannot believe I was successful =). Well done to everyone who took part, you're all massive winners for getting to the final of a national award. Congratulations to my fellow winners Herriot Grange and Play all Day, you guys are awesome.

Can't wait to receive all the photos and videos now =)

I'll write on here as much as possible - anyone who wants to can add me on facebook (think I'm under Dan Gigg)

TOMORROW XD

2009-04-29T10:57:00.000-07:00

Hello people!

Tomorrow is the day!!! I'm such a dumb ass though - I've left all my display stuff @ school!?! So now I'm going to have to go to school in the morning XD

See you all tomorrow!!

Sunday Afternoon . . . yet again (last Sunday didn't feel like a week ago?!?)

2009-04-26T11:11:00.000-07:00

Heya!

Sat on msn talking to Ami - discussing all the projects and tried to decide who should be the winners. Came to the conclusion, that they are all equally amazing and all deserve to win! It sounds like everyone is doing really well, and I can't wait to see you all on Thursday.

(went into Exeter today to buy some smart clothes lol)

ONE WEEK LEFT

2009-04-23T08:34:00.001-07:00

Heya!

I woke up this morning, looked at the calendar, and I couldn't believe that we are only ONE WEEK away from the awards =O. This time next week, it will nearly be over =( I have had a lot of fun getting prepared for this!!! I have just finished my presentation and I am going through it again, and again, and again. I'm feeling a little bit nervous now (hence why I am rambling in this blog), SEVEN DRAGONS!! They're all going to look at us really scarily =D. Anyway, let's all grab the opportunity to do some good - chances like this don't come about very often. Don't follow your dreams; chase them - this is a very true quote. The award won't fly into our hands unless we get out there and give it the best shot.

Good luck to all you =D

Sunday Afternoon

2009-04-19T09:15:00.001-07:00

Alrite =D

It's a lovely Sunday afternoon, last day of the Easter holidays, I should be on the beach! But I am stuck inside doing homework all day =( It got boring so I decided to make a start on my presentation for the 30th!! I'm debating what method to use though - PowerPoint etc - its a very hard decision to make (joking :P).

Nothing is really happening at the moment, I have to sit back and let bureaucracy (sooooooo boring), take its course. I need to start thinking about exams =(. . . sorry, I'm just rambling now.

See you all next week

x

Update!

2009-03-30T04:24:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I have written!

I am currently in the middle of forming the Sidmouth Youth Charity group who will be responsible for the setting up of the cafe etc - it will also allow us to receive charitable donations to set up the business!

I am also in the process of setting up accounts on twitter, bebo, myspace and facebook for the cafe!

There hasn't been a lot said about the cafe, what it's purpose it, and what I hope to achieve - so below is an outline of everything for you to read:

Giovani (means Young People in Italian) would be a café bar situated in Sidmouth for youths aged 13 to 21. It would be a place for them to hang out on a rainy day, after school and just a general place for them to go – something that youths can’t do in Sidmouth at the moment due to the lack of facilities. It would be a fun, laid back place that youths love going to. We will also provide a lot of information on our website which we hope youths from across the country can access and set up their own youth café.

Personal Objectives:
The reason I want to become involved in such a project is because I want to give something back to my community. I want to show the elderly people of Sidmouth that the large majority of youths aren’t yobs or vandals. I want to show them, that if we want to achieve something, we can. I also want to get involved because there really isn’t anything for youths to do in Sidmouth. We can’t go to the beach on rainy days, the bus fares (to and from Exeter) and cinema tickets are too extortionate – having turned sixteen we have to pay adult prices yet aren’t receiving adult pay. Sidmouth needs this facility, and I want to be the one who makes it happen.

Features:
The premises would have comfy sofas and a laid back feel to it. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milkshakes and other soft drinks would be served at the cheapest prices possible and food could be supplied by the Tasty Baguette in Sidmouth. Inside there would be features such as free internet access, and Wi Fi connection (also for free), iPod docking stations situated in the walls (or attached to the coffee tables), a pool/ football table, a big television situated on the wall (this would be used for movie nights), many small plasma televisions (surrounded by two/ three sofas) each equipped with Sky+ Multiroom, and one having access to a Play Station 3. These small televisions could be attached to a computer so that PowerPoint presentations can be displayed – these would inform the watcher of upcoming events etc. A corner of the café would boast a library (with Youth orientated books) with books being able to be checked out at the counter – comfy bean bags would dominate this area allowing enjoyable reading. A small stage would allow young bands to play on Saturday Nights, this stage also being used for Karaoke competitions, quiz nights and general announcements.

Layout:
The interior would be brown leather sofas and armchairs with coffee tables all set out in small alcoves (the style of Jack Wills® would be well received because it is what many youth like). The walls (and logo) would be olive green to resemble our Italian name, and the floor would be varnished wood with grass carpet rugs situated with the sofas. Posters would hang on the wall commemorating good things that have happened to youths in Sidmouth and surrounding areas.

Hope everyone is campaigning well!

First Post :D

2009-03-17T10:15:00.001-07:00

Heya Guys!

Just got home after a long journey! What a brilliant day, I would just like to personally thank Heather and everyone at CHANGEit for preparing us a brilliant day! I feel like i've learnt a lot from the day and can't wait for the Dragon's Den Session.

I think all of the campaigns are brilliant, and each and everyone deserves to win.

If I can do anything to help anyone, just shout!

Thanks

CHANGEit Finalist!

2009-03-16T10:13:00.000-07:00

I'm a finalist in the 2009 CHANGEit Innovation awards! Got the Sidmouth Herald behind me already. Keep an eye on this blog to watch the progress of the Giovanni Youth Cafe!