Wokingham

Event: An under 18s event to raise money for Cancer Research
When: Tuesday February 13, 2007
Time: 7pm to midnight
Where: Chameleon Night Club, Wellington Road, Wokingham

The Boobs and Balls event, being organised by members of the Earley Centrepoint Youth Centre, is aimed at raising awareness in young people about cancer, in particular breast and testicular cancer, hence the name.

The money to set up the event came from the Youth Opportunity Fund grant from Wokingham District Council’s youth service. The young people who came up with the idea applied for the money and were awarded a sum to help them hire the venue and produce publicity materials.

The organisers are regular members of the youth centre in Lower Earley and have families who have been affected by cancer. They wanted to raise money for Cancer Research UK whilst having fun at the same time during the half term holidays. As a result they decided to hold a party. It hopes to benefit from the success of the ‘Chaos’ under 18s night held already at Chameleon whilst adding an extra twist by being solely for the benefit of Cancer Research UK.

The event will be staffed by the young people’s organising committee, district council’s youth workers and voluntary youth workers, who have all offered to donate their time to the event. Support has been given by the council’s community wardens and Thames Valley Police. The event will consist of a resident DJ, soft drinks bar, raffle and music and dance performances from some of Wokingham district’s finest young groups.

The young people who are organising the event are also working towards their youth achievement awards.

It is hoped the organisers will raise a considerable profit for Cancer Research UK. Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased in advance only from youth centres, schools and voluntary youth projects across the district.

More information from Rachael Robinson, youth worker at Earley Centrepoint Youth Centre on (0118) 931 2951.

Wokingham District Council