Network Rail's NO MESSIN'! programme: offering groups the
chance to win £200 and an all expenses paid residential.
Has your group got an idea? If you do, you can get money to make
it happen.
It's not always easy to find somewhere safe to play or hang
out. This is your youth group's chance to get something
going.
It's simple. Your group identifies the problem (could be that
they get bored and end up playing in dangerous places, or get
pushed around by an older group) then you come up with a project
that solves it!
This could include the chance to play a sport or other things to
do locally. Then NO MESSIN'! could give your group the money,
support and training to make it happen.
This is your group's chance to get up to £200 to turn your idea
into reality, and to go on a three-day residential training course
with other teams from Scotland, Wales and England. The training
will help make your project a success as your group learns skills
in teamwork, problem-solving and communication.
Interested? HERE'S WHAT TO DO...
- Request your free NO MESSIN'! Planning Pack and Project
Proposal Form from Sara Kirk at sara.k@ukyouth.org or 01425
675107.
- Get your group together - anywhere between 4 and 8 of you, aged
from 10-14.
- Agree on a local problem or issue you can tackle.
- Come up with a great idea! (It's important for your group to
think about how you will involve other young people and adults in
the community).
- Return the Project Proposal Form before Friday 12th February
2010.
Remember: You can apply more than once if you have multiple good
ideas.
For further information, please contact
Scotland John Nicolson, Tel 01324 504405, Email john.nicolson@youthscotland.org.uk
England Yvonne Richards, Tel 0845 8620428, Email yvonne@ukyouth.org
Wales Robert Brierley, Tel 01545 570837, Email robert@youthcymru.org.uk