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almost 2 years ago
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We’re working on designing a new Summer programme for 15 – 17 year olds, and we’d like to hear from you. Whatever your age, please think about how you would like to spend your Summer, and share your views and ideas about what would really encourage you to get involved.
Your answer not covered in the poll? Then comment below!
almost 2 years ago
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alex gerrity
over 1 year agoLove the mini-olympics idea! It would be a great day in the local community, as well as maybe even inspiring our next generation of Mo Farahs!
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Kathy Marshall
over 1 year agoThere's something a bit depressing about celebrating a major sporting event with art instead.
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VHenry Mackintosh
over 1 year agohow so Kathy?
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Kathy Marshall
over 1 year agoWell I don't imagine Usain Bolt took up running because he saw a nice mural.
The Olympics may end up feeling fairly meaningless for most of the UK, because most people won't be able to afford to go. So having art projects in cities around the country will probably seem pointless to most residents. Especially in future years, when the Olympics just seems like a distant memory and the art projects... Read more
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Myriam Roberts
over 1 year agoSadly I have to agree with Kathy Marshall at least we can watch it on the television and not worry about the walk to the toilets!
Myriam Roberts
I am really worried about this as the true test of civilized society is how it treats is most vulnerable members e.g the elderly and the young! I think we have fall badly here! we are looking up children and not giving the support to help them change their lives! I wonder if prison education get much funding or maybe it been cut! Great!
Rukayya Ismail
"not giving the support" what do you propose?
Myriam Roberts
A youth service and connections! Plus more family support for families which need it and mentoring programme in schools!
Kate VInspired
Hi,
Have you got a message for the Prime Minister about the riots?
The British Youth Council, UK Youth Parliament and Young Mayors Network want young people themselves to have a say on the riots. They're currently compiling a report to take to UK Government and are asking young people to have their say.
To complete a short survey that will help form the report follow this link:
https://www.surveymonkey... Read more
alex gerrity
The cuts are rolling out from September and so it is unreasonable to justify any of the violence and destruction with the cuts, despite many of the rioters interviewed citing that as their reason for doing so. The force of the monetary changes is yet to be felt and there is a much deeper cause at play here - Youth unemployment teamed with a melting pot of the diminishing social conscience finally... Read more