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      <image:caption>Obituary: Fiona Philipson, Bridges Project Founder</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Peer mentoring programme shows power of youth-led support</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The fearless Peer Mentor</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We are a charity who work with young people in East Lothian and Midlothian. We help young people take their next steps in life, like getting back into school, finding a job or an apprenticeship, or getting the help they need.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Employability - Sarah Lawlor, Employability Support Worker</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our Employability Support Worker helps young people overcome personal challenges and move into positive destinations such as further education and work. Sarah joined Bridges Project in September 2024, initially as a Schools Employability Support Worker. She previously worked as a primary school teacher and holds an Education Studies degree from Queen Margaret University. Alongside Bridges Project, Sarah is the subject of a case study for Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), which aims to support young people experiencing poverty through community learning and development opportunities.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our Employability Support Worker 16+ supports young people to develop the skills they need to move on to employment or further education through one-to-one sessions, workshops and sector-focused courses. Kelly joined Bridges Project in 2024, initially as a Group Support Worker. She has previously worked as Manager of a soft play venue and as a Supply Classroom Assistant. Kelly also holds a degree in Psychology, with a specialisation in attachment theory and child development.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Employability - Grant Hamilton, Employability Support Worker</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our Employability Support Worker helps young people get the skills they need to move into work, further education or apprenticeships through mentoring sessions, sector-focused courses and work experience placements. Grant has had several roles at Bridges Project since he joined us in January 2019. Before Bridges Project, Grant worked in Learning &amp; Development and HR within the 5-star hospitality industry for a number of years. He is accredited in training, management, coaching and advocacy.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Board of Trustees - Karen Aitchison, Chair</image:title>
      <image:caption>Karen has been associated with Bridges for 9 years and was elected Chairperson of the board in October 2019. Karen has spent her professional life within the education sector embracing every stage from nursery to university. As an academic working closely with students and staff she has consistently championed the importance of the learner and the learning environment. Karen has a keen awareness of the importance of periods of transition in a learner’s life – and the value of just the right help at just the right time -something Bridges Project embraces in full measure.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Board of Trustees - Sandy MacLean, Vice-Chair</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sally Lynn, Head of Finance Group Sally has been a trustee of the board since 2008. She heads up our finance group, which reports to the quarterly board meetings on all matters relating to finance and staffing. Prior to joining Bridges Project, she worked for over 25 years as a solicitor in East Lothian.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Board of Trustees - Alun Thomas, Director</image:title>
      <image:caption>Alun is a Mediator and formerly an  Employment Lawyer and  partner with Anderson Strathern solicitors. He is also Chair of the Lothian Homes Trust, a key funder of Bridges Project and one of their nominated board members. He has been involved with Bridges Project for over 20 years, since its days in Albany Street, Edinburgh. He feels the work done at Bridges Project is an important contribution to the education and wellbeing of a group of young people that would otherwise miss out on opportunities available to others.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Board of Trustees - Kit Fraser, Director</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kit brings to the board extensive media experience together with widespread contacts in the world of politics, TV and radio and newspapers. In a career stretching over 30 years with BBC Scotland, he rose from radio production to Presenter of Radio Scotland’s “Newsdrive” and “Politics Tonight”. Appointed BBC Scotland Political Correspondent, he appeared regularly on TV’s “Reporting Scotland”, and radio’s “Good Morning Scotland”. More recently as a writer and media consultant, he has published two books: “The Triumph and Tragedy of the Bantams” and “Christie Boy”.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Board of Trustees - Rachel Baxter, Director</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rachel has worked in the voluntary sector in a fundraising capacity for over 13 years. She aspired to work for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, having actively fundraised for the charity during her time at University. Following two years in the St Columba’s Hospice fundraising team, Rachel successfully joined Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity in 2008, where she is now employed as Director of Relationships. Rachel provides inspirational leadership to her team, enabling them to meet income awareness targets and helping to transform the lives of children and young people in hospital and beyond. As someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people, she is delighted to be able to make a contribution towards the important work of Bridges Project.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Board of Trustees - John Ewart, Director</image:title>
      <image:caption>John has been a trustee of the board since 2020, and is a member of the finance group. He began his fund management career over 30 years ago and is currently a director of Aubrey Capital Management, based in Edinburgh. He is an advocate of educational opportunities for all ages, and sees the support and motivation delivered by the Bridges Project team as essential guidance for young people to continue to develop their skills for life.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Board of Trustees - Hugh McMichael, Director</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hugh had a professional banking career for 40 years, of which 30 were spent with responsibilities for Statistical and Regulatory Reporting to the Bank of England. On his retirement, Hugh has been involved with charitable work with Scottish Touch, the Church of Scotland and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. He has been a trustee for the John Christie Trust for 20 years and is the current Chairperson and is now also a Trustee for the Lothian Homes Trust. Hugh would like to play more golf but with four young grandchildren he doesn’t seem to find the time.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Board of Trustees - Donna Ballantine, Director</image:title>
      <image:caption>Donna joined the board in October 2024, having seen the positive difference Bridges Project has made to the lives of young people.  With a background in Psychology, Education and Psychotherapy, Donna is a Chartered Teacher and Cognitive Behavioural therapist.  She has extensive experience of teaching children and young people with a wide and changing range of additional support needs.  She has been involved as a family mentor with another charity for a number of years, experiencing the huge positive impact that building connection can have on young people and families.  Having recently left teaching, Donna is currently part of a team of counsellors working online with single parents. She enjoys music, reading and being outdoors, particularly walking by the sea and spends a lot of time enjoying the Portobello and East Lothian coast.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Management &amp; Adming - Emma Scarcliffe, CEO</image:title>
      <image:caption>Emma is responsible for developing Bridges Project’s strategic plan, the overall leadership and management of the organisation and ensuring that Bridges Project meets its objectives as a charity. Emma joined Bridges Project in 2011, having worked for a range of charities and private companies. Her previous experience includes managing projects for young offenders, people recovering from substance use and youth employability programmes.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Management &amp; Adming - Margaret McLean, Finance &amp; Administration Manager</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Management &amp; Adming - Rhona Emsley, Administrator (Finance)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rhona is responsible for the day-to-day admin and finance tasks at Bridges Project. Rhona joined Bridges Project in 2024. She has many years’ experience in supporting an early years campaign with operational and administrative support. Before finding her passion for working in the charity sector, Rhona worked in a variety of other roles.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Management &amp; Adming - Elaine Harris, Administrator</image:title>
      <image:caption>Elaine is frequently the ‘voice’ and ‘face’ of Bridges Project in her reception role in the front office. Elaine has over 20 years of administration and secretarial experience from private companies, charities and schools. She has also worked directly with young people with additional support needs in primary and secondary school.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Management &amp; Adming - Lynne Anderson, Practice Manager</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lynne manages the practice team and coordinates referrals into Bridges Project’s various services. She also attends meetings with a range of key partners such as social work, health professionals, school guidance and support staff, college staff, East Lothian Works and Skills Development Scotland. Lynne joined the team in 2009, bringing with her an extensive background in youth work, community learning &amp; development, informal education, youth justice and streetwork. She has held a wide range of posts within Bridges Project before taking on her current role in 2025.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Management &amp; Adming</image:title>
      <image:caption>Simen Holm, Fundraising &amp; Communications Manager Simen is responsible for sourcing funding for Bridges Project’s various services and activities and for reporting back to funders. He also manages the charity’s website and social media. Simen joined Bridges Project in 2020. Prior to his appointment, Simen worked in various capacities for the social inclusion charity EPIC Assist Scotland and the civil society organisation UN House Scotland. He has also worked as an interpreter for The City of Edinburgh Council and other public Scottish institutions. As well as this, Simen has worked as a journalist in his native Norway.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/skills-for-life</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-09</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Skills for Life - Stevie Baxter, Independent Living Support Worker</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/6709f8a4-dc94-4458-946d-3b9f333cb570/Stuart+2025.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Skills for Life - Stuart Paul, Group Support Worker</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our Group Support Worker runs a programme with many different group activities that help young people reduce their social isolation, increase their confidence and develop life and social skills. Stuart joined Bridges Project in October 2025, having previously been on a placement with us in 2024 for his Community Education degree with the University of West of Scotland. He also holds an HNC in Working with Communities and has experience from working both as a pupil support worker and youth worker. In addition, Stuart has seven years’ experience from working in the retail sector.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Skills for Life - Connie Mackenzie, Project Officer</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our Project Officer supports young people to gain the skills they need for life, work and education and to get involved with local consultations, projects and events. Connie joined Bridges Project in December 2025. She brings with her a wealth of experience, including 18 years working with East Lothian Council. She spent 13 of these with East Lothian Works as an Employability Intervention Officer and Project Officer respectively. Connie also holds an HNC in Business Management from Queen Margaret University.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/angus-12-stuns-family-and-friends</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-03-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Angus, 12, stuns family and friends - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Angus, 12, stuns family and friends - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Angus, 12, stuns family and friends - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Angus, 12, stuns family and friends - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/nicola-to-use-her-creative-skills</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-04-05</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Nicola to use her creative skills - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/young-people-takes-steps-towards-construction-industry</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-04-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Young people takes steps towards construction industry - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/bridges-project-co-production-with-young-people-in-scotland</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-04-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Bridges Project: Co-production with young people in Scotland - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/from-getting-into-trouble-with-the-police-to-working-in-a-nursery-at-16</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-04-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>From getting into trouble with the police to working in a nursery at 16 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Transitions Service Coordinator Natasha McInninie with Brogan</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/hailey</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-04-25</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/tammie</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-03-23</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/bridges-project-on-major-recruitment-drive-for-post-pandemic-expansion</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-05-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Bridges Project on major recruitment drive for post-pandemic expansion - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bridges Project staff celebrate the opportunity to add more people to the team and help more young people</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/hope-receives-recognition-for-outstanding-volunteering</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-06-13</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Hope receives recognition for outstanding volunteering - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hope (right) with one of the young people she supports at Can-Do.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/natasha-takes-on-practice-manager-role</loc>
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    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-06-22</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Natasha takes on Practice Manager role - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/bridges-project-launches-facility-to-tackle-digital-exclusion</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-07-22</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Bridges Project launches facility to tackle digital exclusion - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/ally-to-use-university-degree-to-help-other-young-people-with-fewer-opportunities</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-10-03</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Ally to use University degree to help other young people with fewer opportunities</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/four-new-faces-as-bridges-project-restructures</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-09-30</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Four new faces as Bridges Project restructures - (From top left) Mhairi Kiernan, Ewan Cameron, Mihalis Michailidis and Simona Scarfo</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/twins-overcome-post-covid-anxiety-to-gain-school-awards</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-10-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Twins overcome post-Covid anxiety to gain school awards</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/news-archive</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-10-28</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/d1fea659-f422-45bd-a5af-9682e82871fa/Natasha+2022.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive - June 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Natasha takes on Practice Manager role</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/6e573f3f-dd7c-4a78-ab4e-184bdbff6cf5/Hope+Wilson.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive - June 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hope receives recognition for outstanding volunteering</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/a0c3117d-515b-46a3-8838-1c237d2403bf/Mini+Team+Photo+April+2022.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive - May 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bridges Project on major recruitment drive for post-pandemic expansion</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/60f39089-85a4-450c-b5ef-562d3790f815/Natasha+and+Brogan.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive - April 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>From getting into trouble with the police to working in a nursery at 16</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/d07e1f79-bb71-40b1-bdc4-341bfa9134ee/Listening+Peers+-+Beth+%26+Chloe.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive - April 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bridges Project: Co-production with young people in Scotland By Rachel Berry, Ideas Alliance</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News Archive - April 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Young people take steps towards the construction industry</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/486a54e8-a694-4d58-8178-2ba5b14d7857/Nicola+Melvin+2.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive - April 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Nicola to use her creative skills to inspire young people</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News Archive - March 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Angus, 12, stuns family and friends with his impressive cakes</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/255ff48c-ebc9-401c-8d41-ca4feee0c63e/Abbie+-+Previous+PDW+Client+2022+Photo.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive - February 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Abbie’s Story</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/b6343ffb-afc9-4bb2-8b89-0bd3a98ad0b2/North+Berwick+High+School+Students+YPI+2021.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive - January 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>North Berwick High School students win £3,000 for Bridges Project!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/young-people-help-college-ensure-inclusivity-of-new-application-system</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-11-18</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Young people help college ensure inclusivity of new application system</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/clair-is-the-new-face-of-the-inclusion-support-service</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-12-09</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/2e56428f-c96e-41a4-a96d-b9083cb9856f/Clair.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Clair is the new face of the Inclusion Support Service</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/ive-been-that-kid-that-didnt-have-anyone-to-talk-to</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2022-12-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/2d651957-d1ed-4bda-ac38-f92af05c8af3/Neil+%26+Lauren+2.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>I've been that kid that didn't have anyone to talk to - Lauren (right) with Listening Peers Coordinator Neil Maclean</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/i-found-it-hard-to-leave-the-house</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-02-01</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/1ae05348-801c-4df5-ad8f-825f3e163637/Erin+%26+Sam.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>I found it hard to leave the house - Erin (left) with her support worker Sam Lamond</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/linktree</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-03-31</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/previous-bridges-project-client-returns-to-complete-practice-based-learning</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-04-18</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Previous Bridges Project client returns - Nicola and Nicole</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/tree-from-late-queen-celebrated-in-special-ceremony</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-04-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Tree from late Queen celebrated in special ceremony</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/bridges-project-revives-young-carers-service</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-04</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/5ee39774-2286-47a6-9374-8ba8bce4143c/Niamh+2023+II.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Bridges Project revives Young Carers Service</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/apprenticeship-proves-to-be-pathway-to-success-for-ailie</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-15</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/cfa46b2f-e357-4dae-8a3d-f9980132b6e0/Ailie+Ramsay+-+previous+client+who+did+an+apprenticeship.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Apprenticeship proves to be pathway to success for Ailie - Ailie with her manager, Michael.</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/news-archive-2</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-23</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/fc911372-a2d6-40c2-9051-4c66dc9bc145/Queen%27s+Tree+Celebration.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive 2 - April 2023</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tree from late Queen celebrated in special ceremony</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/4f5580fe-b9f5-4686-900f-6eceb5ec5a6f/Nicola+%26+Nicole.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive 2 - April 2023</image:title>
      <image:caption>Previous Bridges Project client returns to complete Practice Based Learning</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/e586126d-7264-4826-af65-21364deaec8f/Erin+%26+Sam.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive 2 - February 2023</image:title>
      <image:caption>“I found it hard to leave the house and I couldn’t see how my life would change. Asking for help from Bridges Project was the best thing I did.”</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News Archive 2 - December 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>“I’ve been that kid that didn’t have anyone to talk to. Now I want to give back to other young people.”</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/dc7fe2af-b2af-437e-9672-70b8e0b40e60/Clair.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>News Archive 2 - December 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Clair is the new face of the Inclusion Support Service</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News Archive 2 - November 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Young people help college ensure inclusivity of new application system</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News Archive 2 - October 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Twins overcome post-Covid anxiety to gain school awards</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News Archive 2 - October 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ally to use University degree to help other young people with fewer opportunities</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News Archive 2 - September 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Four new faces as Bridges Project restructures</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News Archive 2 - July 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bridges Project launches facility to tackle digital exlcusion</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/new-group-programme-launched-for-young-people-in-musselburgh</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>New Group Programme launched for young people in Musselburgh - Thanks to funding from the Musselburgh Area Partnership, Bridges Project will be able to offer more group activities such as this jewellery making workshop with Silverhub Studios in October.</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/alan-takes-home-trophy-from-volunteer-awards</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Alan takes home trophy from volunteer awards</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/triple-success-for-kai</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-06-29</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Triple success for Kai</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/emma-honoured-to-be-shortlisted-for-national-youth-work-leadership-award</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-06-29</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/db0384e2-6cb6-4924-9073-c97dceb151b2/Emma+with+YouthLink+Awards+Certificate.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Emma honoured to be shortlisted for national youth work leadership award</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/beth-shortlisted-for-national-young-scot-award</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-07-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/ee328e8c-d78a-4a79-a97d-3cc61705d315/Beth+at+Young+Scot+Awards.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Beth shortlisted for national Young Scot award</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/chloe-secures-college-place-with-portfolio-from-bridges-project-group</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-08-30</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/4605a619-f149-48b4-80f9-b09494e3253e/Chloe+-+Art+Group+Participant.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Chloe secures college place with portfolio from Bridges Project group</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/college-preparation-group-gets-students-ready-for-next-chapter</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-09-04</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/ebf3784b-a57c-4d28-9794-3294228656d4/College+Preparation+Group+Participants.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>College preparation group gets students ready for next chapter</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/jamie-and-phoenix-living-their-best-life-in-new-flat</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-12-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Jamie and Phoneix living their best life in new flat</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/volunteers-placement-students-and-sessional-workers</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-03-18</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/43dd76a0-0b1c-4854-8b05-a28182c6a323/Katrina.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Volunteers, Placement Students and Sessional Workers - Katrina Hamilton, Personal Development Mentor &amp; Educational Support Worker</image:title>
      <image:caption>As a Personal Development Mentor, Katrina helps young people who have reached the upper age limit of our Personal Development Programme to access other support services. In her Educational Support Worker role, she helps young people get the skills they need to move into work, further education or apprenticeships through mentoring sessions and sector-focused courses. Katrina worked in advice services, housing and homelessness before retiring in 2023. As a mother and grandmother, she has had a keen interest in the wellbeing of children and young people for a long time. She helps out at Bridges Project to help young people “be all they can be”.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/8602dbb9-5617-41b7-997d-115dc0bba81e/Alan+Volunteer+Photo.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Volunteers, Placement Students and Sessional Workers - Alan Hamilton, Travel Training Mentor</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our Travel Training Mentor supports young people to plan and make journeys. Alan worked as an IT systems developer in the semiconductor industry before retiring in 2021.  When working, he enjoyed developing technical skills in younger people and watching them grow in confidence. He is delighted he has the opportunity to continue doing this through volunteering with Bridges Project.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/44c133a4-4417-4a91-b989-88db11b5b43d/Rachael+Warne.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Volunteers, Placement Students and Sessional Workers - Rachael Warne, Student Counsellor</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our Student Counsellor is doing a placement at Bridges Project as part of her Diploma in Integrated Counselling and Psychotherapy course. She provides counselling sessions to young people who want a safe space to talk about whatever is on their mind. Rachael holds an undergraduate degree in Human Biology with Sociology and Psychology and a postgraduate degree in Psychology. She has also been working in hospitality and events as an Assistant Manager and Wellbeing Advisor, through which she has been supporting staff with their wellbeing.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/7bd50093-5cee-4ae9-a0cd-db07f45cdec6/Kerra+2026.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Volunteers, Placement Students and Sessional Workers - Kerra Stewart, Placement Student</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our Placement Students are with Bridges Project for four months as part of their HNC Working with Communities course. Through their placement, they assist with planning, delivering and evaluating various group sessions at Bridges Project. Kerra’s affiliation with Bridges Project began in 2022, when she started receiving support from the charity’s Education &amp; Employability Service. She soon became a volunteer with the Listening Peers and Young Ambassadors programmes and is still volunteering with Bridges Project to this day. Kerra also did her placement for her Personal Development Award in Youth Work with Bridges Project.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/85113b52-4c3b-4de0-958a-88b0efb07bab/Eve.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Volunteers, Placement Students and Sessional Workers - Eve Moran, Placement Student</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our Placement Students are with Bridges Project for four months as part of their HNC Working with Communities course. Through their placement, they assist with planning, delivering and evaluating various group sessions at Bridges Project. Eve has been volunteering for Bridges Project’s Listening Peers programme since August 2024. She has also been a Bridges Project Young Ambassador. Before starting her current course, Eve completed a Level 6 Social Science qualification at Edinburgh College.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/from-dropping-out-from-school-at-13-to-working-as-a-dental-nurse</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-04</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/88498cb8-8cc3-4742-bb6f-9d46dd901f31/Darcey+Lawrence+-+previous+client+2.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>From dropping out from school at 13 to working as a dental nurse</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/innovative-service-helps-young-people-find-alternative-educational-pathways</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-02-02</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/e8740b07-bb9d-4f5b-ac7e-f0f24852ce6f/Wallyford+High+School+with+Morrison+Construction+October+2022.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Innovative service helps young people find alternative educational pathways - Young people participating in Support2Thrive’s Build You Up course at a site visit with Morrison Construction</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/new-course-boosts-young-peoples-confidence-and-creative-skills</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-03-08</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/c30d02ca-0d53-43a1-83e6-33a49e369530/Kerra+%26+Dayle+with+Express+Yourself+certificates.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>New course boosts young people's confidence and creative skills - Kerra and Dayle Stewart with their Express Yourself certificates</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://bridgesproject.org.uk/40th-anniversary-celebrations-start-with-rock-legacy-project</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-04-26</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f2ad74eba7a03f0c72f332/515c2c4c-0c5f-45c1-a72b-2a493b9c08b5/20240423143529_IMG_0869.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>40th anniversary celebrations start with rock legacy project</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Beth shortlisted for national Young Scot award</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Triple success for Kai</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Emma ‘honoured’ to be shortlisted for national youth work leadership award</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Alan takes home trophy from volunteer awards</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Group Programme launched for young people in Musselburgh</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bridges Project revives Young Carers Service</image:caption>
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