Fun Fact
Did you know...monerans are the simplest and smallest form of life, consisting of one single cell with no nucleus?
They are the most abundant form of life on Earth and include bacteria and blue-green algae.
M&D’s Young Scot Hijack Weekend - 17th & 18th May
Young Scot is pleased to announce the launch of M&D's Young Scot Hijack Weekend where Young Scot is TAKING OVER M&D's THEME PARK. The weekend kicks off on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2008.
M&D's is at Strathclyde Country Park in case you didn't know. All Young Scot card holders can get a wrist band for the park for £10 (RRP £15.95) as well as money off other attractions. There's also going to be some information stalls too so you might be able to pick up some freebies. Register your place now!
NOTE: To take advantage of this fantastic deal, you must have a Young Scot card with you on the day. Not in your bedroom, not in your locker, we mean with you on the day.
Cards: If you are at school in North Lanarkshire, a card will be on its way to you. Not at school? Phone Young Scot InfoLine on 0808 801 0338 (Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm) for an application form. Any young person 11 - 25 can apply.
Discounts: Also, if you can't make it on the Hijack days, you can now start using your Young Scot NEC to get discounts at M&D's. We're talking £1 off bowling, amazonia and crazy golf, as well as a standard £3 off a wrist band when the park opens back up.
Headline Act: The headline act at the event will be Pacific Avenue, who have supported McFly and Westlife. Go along and give the guys a big cheer!
Latest Stuff!
There's lots of new stuff on here to keep you amused....
COMPETITIONS: There's loads of stuff up for grabs: Waterskiing/wakeboarding sessions, Cream 15 Years & R&B Collection CDs, Loch Lomond Festival & Rock Ness tickets.
E-ZINE: Have a wee read of Volunteer's Week, Walk To School Week, Exam Revision Tips, Museums & Galleries Month, Seen and Heard Awards, Scottish Book Trust feature, Scottish Ballet auditions. There's also singles, album, film and game reviews on the go too - and you can send us your own reviews to appear on the site! Email: reviews@youngscot.org
PODCASTS: If you prefer listening to stuff then we've got a few Podcasts for you. A Podcast is an audio file, so it's a bit like a short radio programme that you can listen to or download to your computer or iPod/mp3 player. Topics include: healthy eating, job tips, recycling, and interviews with authors and politicians. Give it a go...
Win A Wii - Commonwealth Games 2014 Consultation
Win A Wii: Give us your views on what you think about Scotland hosting the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 and you could be in with a chance of winning a Wii console and Wii Sports game.
It might seem a long way off but even the youngest Young Scot cardholder will be 18 by 2014, so the legacy of the Games will affect all of you as you move into your late teens/early 20s. So the organisers and the Scottish Government want to know your views and ideas, so that that this multi-million pound event has a real effect on the lives of everyone in Scotland. It's a chance to change lives for the better and really up our game! To have your say, go to the Young Scot Loud + Clear section.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
See the latest films first at EIFF!
The 62nd Edinburgh International Film Festival will be taking place from 18th - 29th June 2008. The EIFF has presented some of cinema's most important and exciting moments, showcasing Global, International and UK premieres and playing host to the world's greatest filmmakers. It's your chance to rub shoulders with new and established filmmaking talent.
Join EIFF as a free web member and you'll have access to ticket offers, news updates and competitions. So what are you waiting for? Become an EIFF web member now.
The programme has been launched and tickets are on sale now. For further information and to request a brochure please visit the EIFF website.
MySpace/Bebo/facebook
There are now even more ways for you to connect with Young Scot, as we've got our very own MySpace, Bebo, and facebook profiles!
If you are a member of one or all, then please show us some love and add us to your friends.
Don't forget to read our web safety stuff, though, before using the sites!
