Wellingborough Borough Council Matters

School for Life Project 

An innovative project is being run in the Borough over the next twelve months. The School of Life aims to promote skills exchanges between young and older people. Older people have a wealth of experience and knowledge that may help younger people achieve things that may not be taught in schools. The project is already involved in several gardening schemes with local schools and there are some exciting initiatives planned which will benefit people of all ages. How often do we get the chance to pass on some of the everyday things that we do on a daily basis to the younger generation? The project is seeking older volunteers who can give sometime to offer their skills to younger people. Some examples may be Teaching games from yesteryear, Practical skills i.e. decorating, painting, woodwork, and gardening, Cookery & budgeting skills, Sewing and knitting If you would like more information or feel ready to volunteer please telephone: 01933 396382.

 Money 4 Youth

Staying with the youth theme, the Wellingborough Youth Council has been awarded £95,000 and is looking for local youths to help them spend it. Anyone aged 13-19 with an idea of how to improve the lives of young people in Great Doddington can apply by downloading a form at www.wellingborough.gov.uk or email Gill Chapman at gchapman@wellingborough.gov.uk.. You will need to say who will benefit, how your project will help young people and how much money you will need. If anyone does have any ideas of a potential project I will be happy to advise them about the process of applying.

Diary Dates

This years Carnival Day is on 3 July and the theme this year is The World in Colour. The Committee are looking for communities, pubs, clubs, pre-school groups and individuals to take part. There will be sessions on how to design and create costumes over the coming weeks. For more details please contact Sue Bull at Wellingborough Council. The day after the Carnival, on 4 July, is the annual Party in the Park in Croyland Park. There will be a wide range of music including tribute acts performing Michael Jackson, Queen, The Hollies and Lady Gaga, plus loads of local bands and singers. It really does promise to be a great family day out.