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Drop In Provision

The Agency recognises that the contemporary environment in which many young people live does not always lend itself to safe and creative recreational activities. Many young people live in overcrowded conditions with little access to suitable recreation areas. Recreational opportunities are often prejudiced by social and economic pressures, by the fear of abuse, bullying and violence, by the effects of racism, sexism and other social inequalities.

The Agency recognises that recreation is essential to every young person’s life and is vital to the process of human development. It provides the mechanism for young people to explore the world around them, and is the medium through which skills are developed and practised; it is essential for physical, emotional, and spiritual growth, and for acquiring social and behavioural skills.

The Youth Agency presently provides a drop in programme from the Pyramid Youth Centre. The Pyramid provides young people with a place to meet their friends that is unstructured and informal. The Pyramid sessions are self-directed and aim to improve young people’s personal and social development, through access to social and recreational opportunities.

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WHYouthAgencyYouth Agency@WHYouthAgency·
February 26

The team at the Youth Agency have been getting out & about for @LGBTYS #PassTheTorch relay.

Special mention to Alan who ran all round Edinburgh
... stopping at various landmarks along the way! #PurpleFriday #Edinburgh #Dalkeith #Kirkcaldy #SouthQueensferry #Westlothian 2

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February 25

What a wonderful lunchtime session today as part of @LGBTHistoryScot Yas and Rachel were so engaging. Really enjoyable and informative ... πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸŒˆπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’Ÿ https://t.co/9ocUYitdpq

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February 25

@forriesequality @forresterhs official mascot of #LGBTHM21 is ready to go for @LGBTYS youth Scotland purple Friday tomorrow!!! He can’t wait to see ... you all dressed in purple and rainbow colours 🌈🌈❀️

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February 25

What better way to enjoy you lunch! Thanks to all who joined us in our 3rd in conversation event in partnership with @LGBTYS @healthy_respect ... @WHYouthAgency special thanks to the speakers Rachel @healthy_respect and Yaz @WHYouthAgency πŸ™‚

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