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FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH MEDIA PROJECTS
NORTHWEST
Vision and Media have won the tender to become the Regional partner
for Mediabox in 2008 / 09, and are calling for Northwest youth
groups who have great ideas for media projects, to apply to take
advantage of the thousands of pounds worth of funding that is on
offer. Groups will need to act quickly though. Northwest
Vision and Media are holding open events next week to explain the
fund and the applications process. The 1st event is being held on
Tuesday 8 April at Warrington International Business Centre, and
another is being held the day after, on Wednesday 9th April at
Blackpool City Learning Centre, with the deadline for applications
being Tuesday 29 April.
Project Manager for Northwest Vision and Media, Deborah Parker, is
delighted to be able to offer support to local projects again this
year, “Last year, Mediabox gave out over £600,000 and
supported over 600 young people across the Northwest from a variety
of different backgrounds. Mediabox funding gives young people
the opportunity to express their ideas and views in a creative way
using a variety of media platforms. Last year’s applications were of
a really high standard so the competition will be tough. We will be
holding the open days to get out and talk to those with ideas and
give guidance on how to apply. We’re hoping to get some really
innovative applications, particularly using alternative media rather
than just film and television.”
One project that previously benefited from Mediabox funding is youth
show, G TV, created and presented by teenagers from the Old Trafford
area which was broadcast online by Manchester based internet TV
channel, Let’s Go Global. G TV offered young people the chance to
showcase things they were interested in and develop their television
production skills in all areas from animation to camera operation.
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has invested £2
million in Mediabox for 2008. Mediabox is run by First Light Movies,
Media Trust, Skillset and the UK Film Council. This year, Mediabox
will also offer time with specialist media mentors for groups that
get through to the second round of the applications process.
Northwest Vision and Media will be co-ordinating Northwest based
applications with a view to attracting as much of the available
money as possible to the region.
· The 1st round of Mediabox funding is open for applications from 1
– 29 April. There will also be an additional round of applications
later in the year.
· For more information on the fund and how to apply, visit
www.visionandmedia.co.uk/page/mediabox.
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‘TIL DEATH DO US PART’ RINGS TRUE FOR MOST
UK women are
optimistic their marriages will last forever despite an increase in
divorce rates and a lack of sex in the bedroom, according to a
recent survey by SHE Magazine.
The magazine, which has launched a Campaign for Happier Marriages,
surveyed more than 1000 women throughout the country about their
relationships and sex life, and discovered some surprising results.
Although a recent study by the Office for National Statistics says
that half of all marriages will end in divorce, SHE magazine’s
survey revealed that 67% of married UK women actually believe they
will stay with their partners forever. Only 3% said they were deeply
unhappy and 7% were planning to end the relationship.
This high optimism, however, did not extend to the bedroom. Despite
a happy marriage, only 35% surveyed said they were happy with their
sex life. Another 43% admitted to only having sex once or twice a
month or less, while 6% said they’d never had sex at all.
So disillusioned were some with the lack of sex in their marriage,
that 33% had either had an affair or were considering one.
Surprisingly, 54% said they would forgive their partner for cheating
and 48% estimated their partner would take them back if they had an
affair.
The survey also showed that 84% argued in relationships, with
domestic issues and money being the main cause of 67% of the rows.
SHE Magazine editor Sian Rees says:- “With divorce rates
creeping up and the number of couples getting married going down,
it’s refreshing to see that UK women still believe in marriage for
life.
But many have to work hard to keep their marriage alive, and
we’re aware that all too often, there is not enough support or
advice for couples so the easiest option seems to be divorce.
We’ve
launched this campaign in the hope readers will be inspired by the
optimism of those women who answered the survey, and seek expert
advice when facing marital problems rather than simply walk out of
the marriage.”
Full results of the survey and details of the campaign can be found
in the May issue of SHE magazine, on sale Thursday 3 April 2008. |
