Alpha @ Leigh

This week sees the launch of our publicity campaign for the autumn Alpha course here at Leigh.
400 leaflets will be distributed around the parish inviting people to the Introductory Supper at The Genner Rooms on 27th. September.

An Alpha Prayer Service will be held on 3rd September at 6.30pm

If you would like to be involved, attend the course or know someone who might be interested in knowing more please contact me for more info.

David

Diary Dates

14-18 August - Soul Survivor Camp
2 September - Superstars on The Green
9 September - Youth Forum BBQ
8/9/10 Sept. - Car Parking @ Penshurst
15/16/17 Sept. - 911 Narrowboat Trip
23 September - CRB Training Rochester
27 September - Alpha Introductory Supper
4 October - Alpha Course week 1
4 November - Scouts Firework Display
10/11/12 Nov. - Alpha Weekend Away
18 November - Youth Forum Event
18 November - Nov. Toolbox Training Day
16 December - Village Christmas Party
21-23 Sept. 2007 - Parish Weekend

Fact Sheet

Youth Opportunity Fund & Youth Capital Fund
Are you 13-19 years old?
Well this money is for you!
What’s this all about?
For the next two years the Government is giving £115m to local authorities for two exciting new funds designed to enable you the opportunity to become actively involved in funding and running activities and facilities in your neighbourhood.
So what are these funds for?
Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF)
Each year this fund will divide £31m between all the local authorities to be used for things you would like to do and places you would like to go in your area. This means you will be able to make decisions about how the money should be spent and you can apply for projects and activities that young people would like to do in your area.
Youth Capital Fund (YCF)
Like the YOF local authorities will share £26.5m per year BUT this fund is different because it could help you change and buy new premises for your projects or build a youth space within an existing community.
The two funds have been designed to work together, so you can use the YOF for your activity (project) and use the YCF to buy your premises and equipment needed to run the project.
What’s in this for me?
Improved facilities in your area
You will be deciding what you want in your area
You can bring about positive change for young people
You will be heard by the community
Your efforts will be recognised by the community
Working on these projects will help you gain and develop skills

How do I get involved?
There are three ways you can get involved:
You can be a member of the decision making panel, who will assess the bids coming in and decide who gets the money.
You can come up with ideas of what you would like to do in your area and make an application as a Project Leader
You can participate in the facilities on offer in your area as a result of the funds.
Where do I go now for more information?
For more information about the funds and how you can get involved please contact your local authority.