TheSprout is a fully interactive website that encourages creativity and direct involvement while providing information on activities and support services available to young people in Cardiff aged 11-25.It is for all young people regardless of religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity. It is youth led and has been developed, branded and designed with young people to be an attractive portal.
The site has been live and operational since October 2007 with the numbers of registered users increasing dramatically every month. The website offers young people the opportunity to upload their own content and news features, and has a Youth Editorial Group responsible for writing, reporting, photographing, designing, promoting and anything else they feel should be included. They also make decisions on content and technical changes.If you are interested in joining the group please contact ryan@theSprout.co.uk
*TheSprout has its official launch on Tue 4 Nov 2008 7.30pm-midnight at Clwb Ifor Bach. If you'd like to attend or perform at the launch, please email ryan@theSprout.co.uk.*
Clever dickies known as Burning Red, a creative design company based in Cardiff Bay: "Edgey, contemporary and passionate about our work, from our base in Cardiff Bay, Burning Red is a creative hub of design specialists dedicated to bringing your brand to life. Our clients are diverse - corporates, public and private sector organisations, retailers and musicians to name a few - but they have one thing in common - the need for creative communication."
What does it want?
Feeding! Fuel theSprout with whatever you fancy sharing: news, reviews, creative writing, previews, features, or just let everyone know about your events or opinions. Use it to develop your journalistic skills. You even have the ability to add your own videos from YouTube to news items, and can upload up to five images to accompany your story. There is also an opportunity to rate how ‘young person friendly’ you feel an organisation has been towards you when using their service.
How can I see my writing on theSprout?
Just take two minutes to register and you can start to submit your information and news. We are also on the lookout for people between 11 and 25 to join theSprout's Youth Editorial Group which involves meeting monthly, reporting, editing, news, photography etc. If you are interested, please email ryan@theSprout.co.uk.
