CLNM : BURY, ROCHDALE & OLDHAM HEAD TO SCOTLAND

Posted 7th February 2023

On Saturday 21st January 2023, our 2 newly elected Care Leavers National Movement (CLNM) Reps: Tyler and Leah took a trip to Scotland for their first CLNM meeting. They were accompanied by Amelia, our BRO Facilitator for their first visit, and they all boarded the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Fyfe in Scotland.

Despite the lengthy journey with Tyler navigating the way, everybody was excited as none of them had ever visited Scotland before. Tyler and Leah chatted and listened to music as they got to know one another, whilst taking pictures and enjoying the breath-taking views!

Even a delayed train did not stop them from arriving at the meeting in time for Pizza, Tyler and Leah were introduced to the other CLNM reps and it was nice for them to meet reps from other House Projects in Lancashire, Manchester and Trafford, Midlothian and Fyfe, and really getting to know one another.

Facilitators left the young people with their new CLNM rep community to attend their meeting to discuss what the CLNM role is, their responsibilities and what they would like to happen in the future.  

Tyler and Leah stated they enjoyed the meeting and are now in a group chat with all the young people who attended. Both the young people really enjoyed the experience and would love the opportunity to explore around Scotland next time when visiting. They are thrilled to be a part of the CLNM and are proud to be representing care leavers and making sure their voices and opinions are heard. They cannot wait to share their views and make a positive change for the future!