The Concord Youth Experience

Sports Key Special

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:58:05 GMT

Concord welcomes Atarah, Talia and Mohammed into the podcast studio today, discussing the value of sports opportunities for young people - how physical activities are a necessary relief from life pressures and how we all need more access and opportunities to take part and meet new people.

Reminiscing about their personal iconic sporting moments and sending a message to those in power - young people's voices need to be heard. We have opinions - we have ideas and we need support.

Be inspired and join the conversation!

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Gaming Culture

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:25:33 GMT

As part of the Literacy Takeover at Concord Youth Centre https://literacytrust.org.uk/news/birmingham-literacy-takeovers/ young people chose themes and hosted podcasts. Here, Ibrahim hosts a conversation about gaming culture - the positives and negatives - how to stay safe - the variety of different games out there and most importantly, the effects on young people's lives. See if you recognise any of the games mentioned... old and new... Sonic... Roblox... Pizza Tower..?!

Spoiler Alert: Contains GTA Call of Duty debate!

If anyone has any concerns and is experiencing anything that makes you feel unsafe please follow this link and get support, help and guidance

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/online-gaming/#:~:text=Block%2C%20report%20and%20mute%20people,game%20purchases%20like%20loot%20boxes

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Car Culture

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:56:57 GMT

With close to 2 million cars in Birmingham, the roads are becoming more and more dangerous for everyone who uses them. But we also live in a culture where people love their cars.

Zaheema hosts this podcast where Concord Youth chat to Tom McNeil, Assistant Police Commissioner about how we can try to tackle the issues that our car culture creates.

Looking at all sides and making suggestions for positive change, this podcast will get you thinking about what we should be campaigning for: free public transport? More speed cameras? Officially managed race tracks? New rules around car modification?

Concord Youth with Tom McNeil want to encourage more dialogue between the police, the police commission and local authorities on issues that affect the residents of Birmingham, and as mentioned in the podcast, any concerns about crime can be anonymously reported to Crime Stoppers as well as West Midlands Police.

Let us know your thoughts IG @concord.youth.centre

https://crimestoppers-uk.org

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Aquarius

Mon, 15 May 2023 13:20:17 GMT

Concord Youth chat to Aquarius Youth Engagement Workers, Angela and Zoe, hosted by young person, Cam.

Discussing the affects and drugs and alcohol on young people and their community, how young people feel about vaping and where you can go for support.

The Aquarius mission is to support people aged 5 - 25 years to overcome the harms caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling by providing responsive and effective services.

Website: www.aquarius.org.uk

IG: aquariusofficial0

Tel: 01216227780

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Snitching Vs Reporting

Thu, 04 May 2023 10:08:42 GMT

Being labelled 'snitch' is too often used as a way to incite fear by those wishing to use and control. Hosted by Tee and with special guest PC Jordan Rumney, this podcast sees young people get to the bottom of the differences between snitching and reporting and discuss examples of when people get it wrong.

An important conversation where we see young people taking back control.

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Ramadan 2023: Part 1

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:34:47 GMT

Ramadan Mubarak In this episode of the Concord Youth Experience hosted by Zaheema, we hear how Ramadan in 2023 is being experienced by young people: the challenge of fasting, the benefits and insights and regular day to day of what happens in this holy month.

Look out for the second part of this Ramadan podcast at the end of the month when we'll return to see if the young people's intentions for the month were met.

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On the Environment

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:56:06 GMT

Hosted by JJ, for International Environmental Education Day, we have with us special guest, Anne Dasgupta from Eco Birmingham sharing about the local environmental projects she is part and asking how Concord Youth feel about environmental issues and how much they think about them in their every day lives. What are young people's main concerns? Is global warming a major cause for anxiety in young people, as a BBC survey suggests?

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Sexual Health with Mandy and Myra

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:46:25 GMT

Join Concord Youth and host, Tee in conversation with Mandy and Myra from Umbrella, Birmingham's Sexual Health service. You might have seen them on their stall in your college, or out and about anywhere young people can be found; you might even have had a chat, picked up a condom or two or had a test - whatever your sexual health need - they can provide a friendly ear and solid advice. To Celebrate World Aids Day, we're here to talk about what a healthy relationship looks like; which comes first, good communication or trust, and why it's important that sex is not taboo.

Thank you to Mandy and Myra for stopping by. for motor info go to umbrella.co.uk

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Knife Crime

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:52:46 GMT

Concord Youth are back with a second season of podcasts on all things relevant to young people and their community. Kicking off the season during Knife Crime Week with an up front conversation with local Police Officer PC Rumney.

Hosted by Tee, bringing much appreciated experience and wisdom.

And don't forget to check out the new beat behind the intro and outro produced by Concord Youth with Mia Sugunasingha.

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Inspector Kirkpatrick visits Concord

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:28:07 GMT

Inspector Kirkpatrick answers questions such as: How are you recruiting more women into the force? How do you deal with racism within the force? and How are you engaging with the Spark Hill community? Maybe this is the beginning of a Concord Youth Consultation Committee...

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Special Guest Zimbo chats to Concord Youth

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:52:43 GMT

"If you want to make cash, forget about making cash. Forget about making cash for a few years and develop your skills."

From dying on the streets to living for his community, Zimbo explains how he changed his life - not an easy thing to do - but sometimes it all starts with a Google search...

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Mental Health

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:03:15 GMT

In this episode, Tee and the young people at Concord discuss why mental heath issues are more relevant than ever - taking on issues around the mental health of young men in particular, there are some pearls of wisdom here that could benefit us all: this podcast is testament to the fact that when young people get their heads together and share their experience and knowledge of the world, it does become a better place, and we realise there is always help at hand. Another inspirational chat.

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Healthy Eating Session 2

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:38:53 GMT

In this episode, Tee talks to the up and coming basket ballers of Concord Youth Centre. Chatting about what they eat that's not so healthy but how they're inspired by the older players at the centre to play more sport and not smoke. These guys have lots to say and lots of questions to ask.

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Healthy Eating Session 1

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 09:30:14 GMT

In Concord's first podcast session, Tee chats to young people and finds out how they stay fit, healthy and strong... or do they? From energy drinks to fasting and fried chicken to veganism - How important is keeping a good diet to Concord's youth?

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