A new programme for youth-led environmental social action for blue spaces. Funded by @ernestcooktrust and the #iWill Fund. See here for more:https://xitter.cf/t.co/aLEa5llfzf

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On this final day of #iwillweek, we’re celebrating our amazing Blue Influencers whose unique #youthsocialaction projects in our nation’s blue spaces defy stereotypes and confront public perceptions of young people. #StillWeRise @TNLComFund @DCMS @ernestcooktrust
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Celebrating the remarkable resilience of our Blue Influencers this #iwillweek, who overcome many obstacles in pursuit of their #youthsocialaction projects in our nation’s blue spaces #StillWeRise @TNLComFund @DCMS @ernestcooktrust
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We’re marking #iwillweek by spotlighting ALL our Blue Influencers whose #youthsocialaction projects across the nation’s blue spaces are a great example of what’s possible when we work together. #StillWeRise @TNLComFund @DCMS @ernestcooktrust
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It’s #iwillweek! Big shout out to all our Blue Influencers who our leading the way in their communities with unique #youthsocialaction projects that impact local blue spaces. #StillWeRise @TNLComFund @DCMS @ernestcooktrust
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This #iwillweek, we’re celebrating Blue Influencers whose #youthsocialaction projects impact our blue spaces and help each one of them thrive. #StillWeRise @TNLComFund @DCMS @ernestcooktrust
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Plymouth's Ocean Influencers are using arts and science activities to learn more about how to connect and care for the sea, and to get others involved in caring and understanding Plymouth's greatest natural asset - our ocean! Watch their video here: instagram.com/p/DB9SnIYuYFt/
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Young people are the future of conservation! Join us for our next 'Ocean Conversations' event this month as we celebrate young people in Ocean conservation! 🗓️ 23rd October ⏰ 17:30-20:30 🎟️ £5 bit.ly/3A3rP5x
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We’re looking forward to welcoming charities from across the UK to this important and informative online event where we share our findings from the #GreenInfluencersScheme. Register to secure your place forms.office.com/pages/respo… @iwill_movement @DCMS @TNLComFund @BlueInfluencers
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Blue Mentors based in the south met up at @NMAPlymouth last week, discussing Influencer’s challenges and successes. The highlight was feeding ‘Friday’, this amazing turtle! Thanks Dylan @‌OceanCTrust and @‌NMAPlymouth for an informative and extraordinary tour of your aquarium.
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Today, #PowerOfYouthDay , we recognise and empower all young change-makers. You can #BeThatPerson.
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Here at the OCT we are super excited to be supporting @wodforschools. A #FREE day of fun activities that encourage children to connect to their local blue space and inspire them to become ocean advocates. #WorldOceanDayforSchools Learn more here worldoceanday.school/
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We are recruiting new members for our @BlueInfluencers Youth Advisory Board Are you a passionate and environmentally engaged young person? Do you want to help facilitate underserved young people to learn from nature? Find out more in the link below. #YouthSocialAction
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Today marks the beginning of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! 🧠 Research shows that being in, next to, or just looking at the Ocean can spark a positive reaction in your mind and body, offering a sense of calm, reducing stress, and promoting relaxation!
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NEW: We're delighted to launch our brand new Youth Voice and Participation Course, designed for anyone seeking to build their knowledge base and skills to successfully embed youth voice, participation, and co-design into their programmes and services. 👉 bit.ly/3UlFV8z
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Are you a passionate and environmentally engaged young person? Do you want to help facilitate underserved young people to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on our environment? Yes, then join our @BlueInfluencers Youth Advisory Board. More ⬇️
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Celebrating #EarthDay with these inspirational speakers from our @BlueInfluencers Scheme conference in Cumbria, @KidsVplastic founders, Amy & Ella Meek, and @iwill_movement Ambassador @phoebehansonn. Superb examples of #youthsocialaction!
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Blue Influencers retweeted
Last month, our very own Geoff joined a regular group of beach cleaning volunteers at Grune Point near Silloth. "It was a timely insight into the types and origins of litter and pollution found on our beaches as our Blue Influencers project begins to get underway" he said.
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Blue Influencers retweeted
In March I had the privilege of bringing 3 of #YouthOceanNetwork together from across the UK to deliver workshops in person for the first time (we have met regionally/virtually for 2 yrs) @ernestcooktrust kindly invited us to #BlueInfluencersConference... (1/4) 📷@StuWalkerPhotos
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Blue Influencers retweeted
Our #YouthOceanNetwork delivered inspiring presentations to 70+ #bluementor delegates, & hosted fun, inclusive workshops in the afternoon with an aim of inspiring the mentors to take away & embed ideas in their environmental youth work💙Proud Katie here! 💪(3/4)📷@StuWalkerPhotos
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Blue Influencers retweeted
So many great speakers & workshops, from @KidsVplastic inspiring us all, to @EmmaJMcKinley bringing fun in to interactive activities, monitoring & evaluation. Brilliant tips to take away (3/5) #blueinfluencers #youthsocialaction #BISConf2024 #BlueInfluencersSchemeConference2024
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