KYC NOTES 04/07/2010
* Kingdom Youth Club Summer Scheme brochure available from the Club.
* Thanks to all who supported the Camogie Bag Pack in ASDA.
* The Greater Mournes Good Relations Forum took place on Wednesday.
* The Gaelic Nursery Parents met to finalise plans for a bag pack on Friday 16th July. There are a few places that still need to be covered, see June or Seamus if you can give an hour to raise funds for equipment for the kids.

KYC NOTES 27/06/2010
* Kingdom Youth Club Summer Scheme brochure available from the Club.

* Grand Draw tickets are on sale, £5 each or 3 for £10, from any committee member.
* Car Boot Sales start at 10am at Dunavil on Thursday 1st July for the summer.
* The Kingdom Cup U8 11 a side football tournament is on Saturday 3rd July at Dunavil, there are a couple of places remaining.
* Houston attended the Peace 3 consultation in Newry.
* There is a meeting at Dunavil on Tuesday 6th July to form a committee for the basketball and make plans for the 2010/11 season. Everyone is welcome to attend.
* A group of young players from the club attended the Down v Tyrone matches in Belfast on Saturday.

KYC NOTES 20 June 2010
* NMDC will hold Gaelic Games coaching at Dunavil from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd July
* Vacancy at KYC for an Outreach Worker, nine hours a week, conditions apply.
* There was good turn out of team mentors for the ASAP presentation on Monday of last week and a good few players over 14 years. Follow up arrangements will be announced soon.
* Thanks to Newry Mitchels for the opportunity to avail of Foundation Coaching and Child Protection training at the weekend.
* Kingdom Youth Club joint summer activities with JIMS Youth Centre include a visit to Alton Towers Theme Park; a Romance Academy project; Beach Clean; Self Defence training; Lazer Tagging; a visit to Funtasia Waterpark; Bouldering; Water fight & BBQ; Love for Life project; and a Lock-in at JIMS. Conditions apply and full details are available from Lisa at KYC.

23/05/2010 * After the Late Night Football on Friday Kingdom ‘A’ took the league with a three one win over Kingdom ‘B’ in the final game. Kingdom ‘B’ had topped the table before the nights play began. The Jelly Babies were third.

31/05/2010 * Thanks to all those who helped with or contributed to the Kingdom Youth Club bag pack on Friday.
* Some thirty young people enjoyed a trip to the Ulster Championship in Donegal. Well done the six An Riocht players.
* Four playing members, Conor, Paul, Gavin and Ruth took part in the Newry City Marathon to raise money for the injured players’ fund. Anyone with sponsored money please return it as soon as possible.
* There was an encouraging turn out for the Gaelic Games Nursery Parents meeting on Tuesday.
* Kingdom Golf Classic is on Friday 11th June. Teams and Tee sponsors are required.
* Grand Draw tickets are on sale, £5 each or 3 for £10, from any committee member.

16/05/2010 * After the Late Night Football on Friday Kingdom ‘B’ top the table by one point from Kingdom ‘A’, with Jelly Babes replacing Mourne in third place. This week completes the league section of the tournament.

16/05/2010 * Kingdom Youth Club annual bag pack at ASDA on Friday 28th May. All senior members, family members of junior members, volunteers or supporters of KYC work are asked to come forward and register for a two hour slot to help raise much needed funds for youth club activities. See Daryl.

16/05/2010 * Wednesday 12th May was National Donut Day and to mark this important date in the calendar KYC held a donut eating competition. Proud winner was Wayne Hall (16) with Christopher McAlinden (13) and Andrew Magorrian (13) joint second. Pre tournament favourites Conor Cole and Arryol Chestnutt were way down the field on just seven each.

Arryol Chestnutt tries to force in another donut.

Justin Rice struggles to continue

Andrew Magorrian, Wayne Hall, Christopher McAlinden
(top three in the donut eating competition)

Natasha Rice takes her time

16/05/2010 * ‘Steward Training’ organised by NMDC will take place from 3pm to 5pm on Sunday 23 May. Anyone wishing to attend this important training which is aimed at those organizing or helping at festivals, tournaments or other events should contact the club immediately.

09/05/2010 Basketball Tournament
Five teams from Kilkeel, Dublin, Dungannon, Cavan and Armagh participated in the first day of the Kilkeel LT basketball tournament at Dunavil on Saturday. It continues next Saturday from 1pm.

09/05/2010 Late Night Football
There were five games played on the first night of the Late Night Football at Dunavil. Kingdom YC had three teams in action and there were also entries from Longstone and Mourne. After a full series of matches Kingdom ‘A’ finished top with Kingdom ‘B’ second and Mourne third. The second round is on Friday from 10pm at Dunavil when a couple of other teams will debut.

09/05/2010 Bag Pack
Kingdom Youth Club annual bag pack at ASDA on Friday 28th May. All senior members, family members of junior members, volunteers or supporters of KYC work are asked to come forward and register for a two hour slot to help raise much needed funds for youth club activities.

02/05/2010 There was a table tennis competition held at Kingdom YC on Friday night past. After earlier internal tournaments four young people progressed from each club to the grand finals at Kingdom YC. After a couple of hours competition Ryan Simpson beat Christopher Teggarty in the final three sets to two. Competitors were Arryol Chestnutt, Thomas Sloan, Andrew Harper and Anthony Rogers (KYC) and Christopher Teggarty, Ryan Simpson, Dave McIlveen and Peter Thorogood (JIMS).

Christopher Teggarty v Anthony Rogers play a quarter final

Ryan Simpson (winner) and Christopher Teggarty (runner-up)

25/04/2010 * Lisa and Wayne, Anthony, Daryl and Edmond attended Children-in-Need events at the BBC and enjoyed a tour of the studios.

25/04/2010 * Anthony, Daryl and Edmond attended the Changing the Conversation’ launch in Belfast where they met the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.

19/04/2010 * In the Table tennis competition at Dunavil Ronan McAlinden beat Anthony Rogers by fifteen points to eight in the final. Thomas Sloan and Arryol Chestnutt were the beaten semi finalists.

Young people from Kingdom Youth Club who were part of a group which took part in hill and coastal hikes and night treks as part of a project to increase physical activity undertaken with the support of the Southern Investing for Health Partnership small grants scheme.

05/04/2010* The Easter Fayre was a good success, thanks to all who supported it especially the Coastguard and Fire Brigade who attended with sirens and goody bags, and also all the helpers.

Paddy McComiskey joins Fire Service

Easter Bunny driving Fire Engine

The Coast Guard and Fire Service with new recruit, the Easter Bunny

05/04/2010* Thanks to all who supported the Easter Disco in the Archways.

05/04/2010* Lisa attended the Community Cash Information Night.

05/04/2010* The Easter table quiz was won by the Brainiacs. Thanks to all who took part.

05/04/2010* Congratulations to Noeleen Harper who beat Thomas Sloan in the final of Genevieve’s Badminton tournament, 15-11, 11-15, 15-13.

Genevieve Murnion (organiser), Noeleen Harper (winner), Thomas Sloan (r/up), Andrew Harper (third place) Kingdom Youth Club Badminton tournament.

05/04/2010* There is a youth clubs meeting on Thursday15th April in Rostrevor to discuss a range of topics concerning youth provision in the South Down and Mourne area.

05/04/2010* The fourth and final night of the Community Development Leadership course was cancelled due to the snow.

05/04/2010* Entries are now being taken for a table tennis competition to be held at Kingdom Youth Club on 17th April with the top four that day going on to play the top four from JIMS in an inter club final.

28/03/2010* The Kilkeel Lt Basketball annual general meeting takes place on Thursday 8th April.

28/03/2010* The Social Justice Project in JIMS finished at the weekend with a Saturday night sleep out.

21/03/2010* Thirty young enthusiast from KYC travelled to Newry on Sunday to cheer Down on to victory over Armagh.

An Riocht Members Supporting Brendy, Martin, John and James

28/03/2010* The Greater Mournes Good Relations Forum took place in Atticall on Tuesday.

28/03/2010* The four week Community Development Leadership training ended on Tuesday with Edmond, Lisa and Wayne completing the course.

28/03/2010* Well done to Thomas Sloan who won the Youth Club Darts competition beating Daryl Bowater in the final.

21/03/2010* The Kilkeel Lt Basketball annual general meeting takes place on Thursday 8th April.

21/03/2010* On Easter Saturday 3rd April morning, the Rescue and Emergency services will hold a demonstration at Dunavil. There will also be an indoor car boot sale and a coffee morning with activities for all the family.

21/03/2010* Thanks to all who helped with the Irish Stew and traditional family entertainment last Tuesday.

14/03/2010* Caolan, Ronan and Rebecca are organizing a youth quiz night on Monday 29th March as their project for Senior Members.

14/03/2010* Arryol has organized a poker classic as his project on this Saturday from 10pm to 12 midnight.

14/03/2010* The ‘Rock & Jam Session’ in the loft will now take place on Tuesdays from 8pm immediately after Patrick’s guitar lessons, everyone welcome to come along.

14/03/2010* Paddy and Lisa completed the Self Harm seminar at the Nautilus centre.

14/03/2010* Wayne has completed OCN Good Relation Level One training.

14/03/2010* The Kilkeel Lt Basketball annual general meeting takes place on Thursday 8th April.

14/03/2010* On Easter Saturday 3rd April morning, the Rescue and Emergency services will hold a demonstration at Dunavil. There will also be an indoor car boot sale and a coffee morning with activities for all the family.

14/03/2010* Twenty young enthusiast from KYC travelled to Ballybofey on Saturday to cheer on Down.

09/03/2010 * Any unwanted exterior paint wanted urgently for KYC mural project. Can be collected (Tel. 41763681) or left at Dunavil.

01/03/2010* KYC volunteers Christopher, Edmond and Nuala attended the Autism Spectrum Disorder / Aspergers Syndrome awareness training course held by the SELB in Portadown. Autism is a disability which disrupts the development of social and communication skills.

01/03/2010* A group from KYC enjoyed a visit to the Arts Extra festival of colours at St Georges Market celebrating the coming of spring taking in the Bollywood and Bhangra DJs, cultural workshops, food market and crafts. (photo attached)

Spectacular indian dancers at Festival of colours

KYC attendees at Festival of Colours

01/03/2010** Anyone with unwanted exterior paint should contact KYC (028 4176 3681) where it will help with a new mural being painted at the club.

01/03/2010** Following on from training completed recently, KYC is facilitating an ‘UP’ programme on Saturdays as part of its weekend activities. More information and consent forms can be had from the club.

01/03/2010** Hill, Beach & Forest Night Trekking in February and March leaving KYC 630pm, returning for 930pm, includes visit to the Climbing Wall. If interested collect Consent Form from KYC as soon as possible.

01/03/2010** A ‘Social Justice’ awareness project begins at JIMS on Wednesday 3rd March and continues on Wednesdays throughout March culminating in a sleep out in cardboard boxes on Saturday 27th March. There are still a couple of places remaining.

01/03/2010** Arryol attended the SELB youth conference at the Armagh City Hotel as part of the Newry and Mourne steering group which organized the event. Well done.

01/03/2010** In the NI Basketball League Kilkeel LT played Ards Wolves on Saturday at KYC, coming from behind to win 74 points to 66 points. In the Senior Cup Kilkeel have reached the semi final where they face Fermanagh Lakers.

Kilkeel Lt basketball team, winners Basketball NI East League

22/02/2010* Hill, Beach & Forest Night Trekking in February and March leaving KYC 630pm, returning for 930pm, includes visit to the Climbing Wall. If interested collect Consent Form from KYC as soon as possible.

22/02/2010* The ‘Be Positive’ training aimed at developing positive mental health among young people was attended by twelve KYC leaders who are now able to facilitate future training among the members at Dunavil. Thanks to Maureen McSorley for coming down to deliver the course.

22/02/2010* Six KYC leaders attended the SELB Child Protection Awareness training in Newry.

22/02/2010* A ‘Social Justice’ awareness project begins at JIMS on Wednesday 3rd March and continues on Wednesdays throughout March culminating in a sleep out in cardboard boxes on Saturday 27th March. There are still a couple of places remaining

22/02/2010* The first round of the badminton tournament has taken place, it resumes on Tuesday 23rd February.

22/02/2010* A group from KYC enjoyed a joint trip with an Armagh group to Lurgaboy Adventure Centre on Saturday as part of their OCN in Good Relations. Thanks to Christopher and Nuala for assisting.

High Ropes & Low Ropes, KYC at Lurgaboy Adventure Centre

Stephen Doran on the high ropes

Niall Trainor flies through the air

Darragh Campbell and Ronan White on the low
ropes

22/02/2010* There is a ten week Young Volunteer programme starting in March organized by the SELB youth office in partnership with the Newry & Mourne Volunteer Bureau. Anyone aged 16 to 25 can sign up, gain valuable experience and millennium volunteer accreditation. If interested see a KYC leader as soon as possible

15/02/2010* KYC organized a trip to Newry to support Down in the NFL v Meath on Saturday. A busload of young enthusiasts enjoyed seeing four club men in action for the county.

15/02/2010* In the NI Basketball Cup Kilkeel hosted Carrick Flyers and ran out convincing winners. Kilkeel now play Ards Wolves on Saturday week in the final league game, Kilkeel are top of the league. In the Cup Kilkeel have reached the semi final where they face Tyrone Towers or Fermanagh Lakers.

15/02/2010* Hill, Beach & Forest Night Trekking in February and March leaving KYC 630pm, returning for 930pm, includes visit to the Climbing Wall. If interested collect Consent Form from KYC as soon as possible.

22/02/2010* In the NI Basketball League Kilkeel LT play Ards Wolves on Saturday at 6pm at KYC in the final game, Kilkeel are top of the league, Ards are second so a good match is in prospect. All support is welcome and if you have not experienced the atmosphere at one of these matches, make sure and attend this last home game. In the Senior Cup Kilkeel have reached the semi final where they face Fermanagh Lakers.

22/02/2010* KYC hosted a meal at Dunavil to acknowledge Lithuania Independence Day. Youth Leader Edmond Kali manned the kitchen with help from senior members and provided a traditional type meal for thirty grateful feasters made up of some of the Kilkeel LT basketball team and the wider Lithuanian community living in Kilkeel. On the menu were a selection of juices – grapefruit, apple and orange; diced pork with white and red cabbage in traditional sauces; freshly smoked haddock and pike in buttered herbs; a variety of sausage, onion and mushroom all served with feta cheese, olives and gherkins, roasted peppers and traditional breads. Anthony Rogers provided popular Lithuanian background music through the wonders of the world wide web.

15/02/2010* Hill, Beach & Forest Night Trekking in February and March leaving KYC 630pm, returning for 930pm, includes visit to the Climbing Wall. If interested collect Consent Form from KYC as soon as possible.

15/02/2010* On Thursday 18th February there is a ‘Be Positive’ training course for adults at Dunavil.

15/02/2010* The Mourne Challenge trek, a four man, 26 mile trail designed by Banjo Bannon, the mountaineer, across the Mournes takes place again this year. The club wants to enter a team and is reliant on members coming forward to take part. For more information see themournechallenge.com website.

15/02/2010* 'Live to Play. A mistake on the pitch might cost you the game. A mistake on the road can cost you your life.' In early spring a series of workshops will take place at Club level to provide thorough education for members, particularly young drivers who are most at risk of being involved in an incident. More details later.

15/02/2010* The first round of the badminton tournament has taken place, it resumes on Tuesday 23rd February.

15/02/2010* Unite Against Hate. The campaign, which is a multi agency initiative highlights all six forms of hate crime including homophobia, racism, sectarianism and transphobia as well as prejudices based around a person's faith or disability and challenges everyone to unite to stop it. To support or find out further details about the campaign and planned events visit www.uniteagainsthate.org.uk or join the Unite against Hate Facebook group.

08/02/2010* KYC organized a trip to Newbridge to support Down in the NFL on Sunday. A busload of young enthusiasts enjoyed a great outing.

KYC members celebrating at the Down v Kildare NFL match in Newbridge on Sunday.

08/02/2010* The Youth training began on Wednesday with Aryol, Conor, Noeleen, Rebecca and Ronan attending

08/02/2010* In the NI Basketball league the Tigers lost to Kilkeel.

08/02/2010* Hill, Beach & Forest Night Trekking in February and March leaving KYC 630pm, returning for 930pm, includes visit to the Climbing Wall. If interested collect Consent Form from KYC as soon as possible.

08/02/2010* On Thursday 18th February there is a ‘Be Positive’ training course at Dunavil.

03/02/2010* Several members attended the Youth Concept Fashion Show in the Kilmorey Arms and were impressed by the work which went in to the production.

03/02/20101* In the NI Basketball league Kilkeel beat Queens Eagles to remain top of the league.

03/02/20101* Australia Day was celebrated at KYC on 26th January. Staff and members dressed up and enjoyed traditional Aussie food like crocodile bites and kangaroo burgers and the building was directed with Australian flags and signage.

Celebrating Australia Day at Kingdom YC

03/02/20101* The winner of the Saturday Club indoor football was the team of Ronan McAlinden, Daryl Bowater, Stephen McVeigh and Glyn White.

Wayne Hall project leader presents Daryl Bowater
winning captain with the five a side trophy at KYC Saturday
Club tournament.

03/02/20101* Hill, Beach & Forest Night Trekking in February and March leaving KYC 630pm, returning for 930pm, includes visit to the Climbing Wall. If interested collect Consent Form from KYC as soon as possible.

25/01/2010* Lisa and Wayne represented KYC at the Good Relations meeting on Wednesday.

25/01/2010* Christopher, Edmond, Lisa, Nuala and Wayne attended the UP training in Portadown on Monday.

25/01/2010* In the NI Basketball Cup Kilkeel travelled to North Star (Derry) and returned to Mourne 104 to 87 victors and were rewarded with a home game in the next round v Carrick Flyers. In the league Kilkeel remains the only unbeaten team in the country with successes in the past seven days over Downpatrick Vikings and Blackstone of Ballymena.

25/01/2010* Andrew Harper is the Wii champion after Fridays competition at KYC while on Saturday Wayne Morris won both the pool and poker competitions.

18/01/2010* Southern Health & Social Care Trust are holding a disability inclusion training day on 25th March in the Orchard Leisure Centre in Armagh for sports coaches and youth and community activists. It will include a theory session and a practical session covering adaptions to a variety of games using the STEPS principal promoted by Disability Sport organizations.

18/01/2010* Christopher, Emily, Edmond and Marie attended the SELB Rescue Emergency first aid course in Crossmaglen.

18/01/2010* Some of the girls attended the cinema on Friday and had a real good time. More such outings are being arranged.

18/01/2010* KYC organized a bus to the McKenna Cup match in Newry, Down v Queens University, to cheer on our local heroes. More such trips are planned.

18/01/2010* A sub committee has been formed to look into playing and recreational gear for this season, anyone with a view should let them know.

18/01/2010* There is an SELB Youth service Talent Show in Mayobridge on Tuesday 9th February. Any signers, dancers, musicians etc who want to take part tell a youth club leader. There are three age groups – primary school, and junior and senior secondary school..

18/01/2010* There is an OCN Level One Leadership in Youth Work programme designed for 15 to 17 year olds starting in February and finishing at Easter. Places are limited and must be applied for before 27th January. This replaces Senior Members training as a first step to a voluntary career in youth work. Anyone who wants a place on this pilot scheme should contact a youth leader immediately.

18/01/2010* NMDC are running some worthwhile courses - Junior Club Development on 2nd February, Sports First-Aid on 17th & 24th February, and Child Protection on 10th March. If interested contact the club.

18/01/2010* NICVA are hosting a ‘meet the funders’ event on 25th January, there is still a place available.

18/01/2010* John Paul 2 Awards can now be applied for through KYC. They combine parish involvement with social awareness.

18/01/2010* The South Down Senior Scor semi final will be held on Sunday 31 January, An Riocht expect to take part in singing, recitation and quiz.

18/01/2010* There is a multi media project being organized between a small group from KYC, another from the ZOEY foundation for arts and culture in Utrecht in the Netherlands and from the ‘Bly Sky’ NGO Probishtip in Macedonia. If interested see Edmond or contact the club.

18/01/2010* The only undefeated team in Basketball NI senior basketball is Kilkeel which leads the Men's Division One Eastern Conference. This week the cup competition starts with a visit to Derry.

18/01/2010* Youth Concept Fashion Show on Thursday 28 January in the Kilmorey Arms, ‘Clones v Unique’, proceeds to the Ulster Cancer Foundation. Contact any youth leader if interested in attending.

18/01/2010* Irish Youth Music Awards selection night in the Magnet Young Adults Centre on Friday 5th February. This is for performers of original music from traditional to rock and all in between, if anyone wants to compete or just attend tell a leader.

11/01/2010* On Monday 18th there is a meeting to plan the youth club programme to Easter, all leaders, volunteers and anyone else interested in youth provision are invited to attend.

11/01/2010* There is a multi media project being organized between a small group from KYC, another from the ZOEY foundation for arts and culture in Utrecht in the Netherlands and from the ‘Bly Sky’ NGO Probishtip in Macedonia. If interested see Edmond or contact the club.