Wokingham

Young people from Norrey’s Estate in Wokingham will be encouraging adults and community members to join them on Tuesday March 20, 2007, to do their bit for the environment in the form of a litter pick. The event forms part of International Earth day - the first day of spring and is being organised by Wokingham Borough Council’s youth forum. The young people hope to challenge the negative stereotypes of teenagers, raise awareness of the youth forum and encourage community involvement. If anyone would like to indulge in a little community spirit and join in, they simply need to look out for a leaflet coming through their doors.

Wokingham Youth worker Eileen McKenna said: “The young people thought it would be a great chance to get involved with their community and challenge negative images associated with young people. It will definitely be the most lively litter pick in Wokingham!”

The youth forum has been developed by young people living in Wokingham borough, the council’s youth service and tenant services, to look at services for young people in the borough. It offers young people aged 11 to 19 years the opportunity to really get involved and have a chance to do something about issues that affect them. The forum meets at 81 Eustace Cresent, just off Norreys Avenue, on a fortnightly basis and is open for new members to join.

Wokingham Borough Council