Happy Royal Wedding Kate and Wills!

Easter banff buzz issue three

click on this link to read this electronic ed of the mag

http://arcadialite.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/banff_buzz_easter

remember the buzz has its on facebook page - here is the address

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Banff-Buzz/137777249612367#!/pages/Banff-Buzz/137777249612367

Harry's Chickens at garden of eden

Dutch chickens

Guinea fowls

Polish chickens

Harry's News

In Harry's news today, in libya Colonel Graddifi is still in power after Nato annouce that they will to be senting airplanes to stop the Colonel Graddifi's army. Britain, France and U.S.A are asking more countries in an Nato meeting in Paris for to help get Colonel Graddifi out of power in Libya by senting more airplanes to help with the U.N. no-fly zone. In other news, the former Eypetian Presient Murburk has been arrset on suspecting war crimes against killing of citizens and might go to trial. His sons have also been arrset and are in prison waiting trial. The Eypet people are happy that the former Eypetian Presient Murburk has been arrset and hope he goes to jail for life. And that's Harry's News.

Carol on Tuesday

Hiya its carol here,ive been coming to the computer class for a few weeks now and i have enjoyed it so far.i did not know much about computers before i came here and i have learned a few things like how to look things up on the internet.i bought a lap top and Emma showed me how to use it.i am going to keep going to the computer classes because there is still a lot for me to learn about computers.Today i learned publishing,how to print and how to use word so that was handy to know.

On Holiday in Devon

This is Harry and I went on Holiday last week to visit my grandparents who live down in Exmouth in Devon. It took us 13 hours to drive down to Devon from Portsoy. We went to Paignton zoo to look at all the animals there, we also went to Crealy theme park and went to the amusements on the beach. It was the greatest holiday ever and I miss my Grandparents. I can't wait to go down next year.

Coast at Kingswells

Coast is coming back soon...

The arts group are running a robot making workshop in May. Watch this space for more details....

Tarlair trial

Raft Race 2011: Easter 2011

easter is coming

chickens at garden of eden

Marie's yoga session

On Monday morning I went to yoga. A new lady was there and she did a good job. She was very nervous. I think her name was Shirley. I think it is good for me before I have lunch as i am trying to lose weight for summer. In four weeks My brother is moving up here from England. If he finds a job he will stay for good.

where has all the sun gone?

advocacy and citizen leadership

Today in computers we found out more about citizen leadership.

What is citizen leadership?

Citizen leadership is an activity; it happens when people have power, influence and responsiblity to make decisions. Citizen leadership happens when people have some control over their services. It also happens when people take actions for the benefit of others.

The advocacy group want to invite citizen leaders to Join advocacy which runs fortnightly on a monday from 10am untill 12pm contact Emma in computing for more details.

spring flower

we are in to springing into spring here at the photography group its great now we are into spring because its hot and the birds cheep and lambs eat and the sun shines go on holiday i will save up money up for a holiday alan stephen

Jade buchan

my name is Jade buchan and i like to go on face book and my laptop i like doing stuff with my dogs i also like playing game on the inter net and i like to spend time with my friends in my free time.i like to meat my friends and do stuff with them 2 i love doing my computering i have done a logo for the banff buzz magazine the magzine is really good but i think some more puzzles would be good on it

Friday photograph project

This months theme was recession (how cheery!) So a group of four of us went walking around Banff to document how the recession has effected Banff.

Many in the group said they have walked the streets for many years and did not notice some of the closed shops. what do you think?

Next month is spring so a much cheerier topic .....

interview with marilyn - employment development team

Questions for the Employment Team – Marilyn Mair

1) Rian: Can you get me a job in an ice-cream shop? Rian you have been asking for a long time to work in an ice-cream shop! There is one ice-cream shop in Banff. I have not approached the shop yet as Rian hasn’t asked for a referral to the employment team. You will have to speak to your keyworker, fill in forms/questionnaire and we will wait for each requirement to be ticked off until you are “work-ready.” You will then be referred to us (the Employment Development Team) and we would start job seeking.

2) What kind of jobs can you find and do you recommend different jobs for different people? Yes. Once the candidate is “work-ready”, the candidate will be asked what they want to do. If it is someone with a learning difficulty/mental health issue the person will do a trial for possible six weeks. They might be able to earn up to £20 – £93.80 per week depending on their benefits . The candidates are matched to the kind of work they would like to do. However there are difficulties in a rural area as employment choice is limited.

3) How many people have you helped with jobs? I have never kept an account of how many people I have helped into work-related projects, voluntary positions or paid work. As long as a person is in employment there will be support . After six weeks we will review the trial period. Finally a review is set up every six months.

4) How long have you been doing this? I have been an employment development officer since November 1998; 13 years in total.

5/6) What do you think about citizen leadership training? I have not accessed the training at all however I think it is an excellent idea and I like the principle. I think it is an excellent way of moving the service forward.

7) What other places do you go to? I cover North-East Aberdeen. I am involved with another project which helps people with mild-moderate health issues find/ return to work. This is a similar system to the employment service at Banff Day Services as the individual can self-refer back for further assistance.

8) If I get a job do I need a CV? Yes and a persons CV will be tailored according to their relevant work experience.

9) I get paid once a year by the government; If I got a job would this affect my payment? Benefits will not be affected in any way if the person is given the right information by the Employment Team.

10) Would I get a job if I was married? Yes! Of course you can get a job if you are married!

11) How many people do you train? Well instead of actually training we organise a place where people can go to receive training. For example if someone wants to work in a café/restaurant, we can organise for them to do their food hygiene certificate. The trainers can also specifically tailor a course to your needs.

12) Have you always wanted to help people get jobs? Well I have always wanted to help people. I started helping people when I was posted in Belfast (my hubby was in the forces); I noticed a group of teenagers with nothing to do and I started a youth club and disco. I then got further involved in youth work when I was posted in Berlin. When I moved back to the UK I was Boxburn Youth co-ordinator. I worked in youth work for two years in North-East Scotland and then started working in Banff Day Services as a support worker and then worked my way up. So yes I have been interested in helping people for a long time!

13) Do you get holidays? Yes I do get holidays but unfortunately my employer doesn’t pay for them! I fancy two weeks in the Seychelles!

14) How much to do you get paid? Enough!

15) (Jamie) If I was to leave here and get another job, how would I go about it? Well you would go through the form with your keyworker until you are “work-ready.” We would then do practice interviews, write letters and start looking for that type of work.

16) How will the employment team change in the future? Well we are in the middle of talks at the moment and we have another three months of talks/meetings until the final outcome. There are big changes coming in the service where people are moved further into the community.

Watch this space...If you wish to get in touch with the employment team please speak to your keyworker.

Mother's Day

Mother day. My Uncle Auntie and 2 cousins took my mum and I to a pub in Cullen. I had some Beef veg and tatties then a pudding. After lunch we all had a drink. Soon after we all went home. We took Rosie for a walk to a caravan site at Portsoy. Everybody enjoyed themselves. Marie Elaine Rand.

Harry's News

In Harry's news today, the Libyan Foreign Minister Kusa has fled to Britain and has resigned as minister of Libya. This has caused a huge blow to Colonel Gaddafi's goverment and Britain wants more ministers of Libya to resign so Gaddafi will step down as leader of Libya. Mr Kusa is also wanted in questioning of the Lockerbie bombing that killed over 200 people. He is getting questioned about what had happened and if Colonel Gaddafi was involed in the bombing and the no-fly zone is still going in Libya. In other news, in Japan the nuclear power plant threat is still going on after radiation was found in the sea and in the water supply around that area and more people have begin evacuated from the area. The Japan Prime Minister hopes the nuclear plant threat will stop soon. That's Harry's News.