THEY’VE done it again!

The amazing Nowt2Do? youth project which has involved 17,000 young people in recent years has delivered another amazing performance showcasing the rich vein of local teenage talent.

Over 100 students from Fred Longworth, St Mary’s, Bedford and Westleigh high schools entertained an audience at Leigh Sports Village

The Nowt2Do? Project set up by PC Andy Wright provides a wide range of activities, free of charge, for hundreds of young people and the project is expanding. The activities are what the young people have asked for and promote healthy lifestyles. The activities include dance, football, drama, art, table tennis, badminton, rockschool, samba band and other activities.

The project has received the London 2012 Inspire Mark and has been nominated and shortlisted to carry the Olympic Torch. The project has also been jointly awarded The Cultural Partnership Recognizing Best Young Persons Project Award 2011.

PC Wright said “We started this as a 10 week trial. Three years later the activities are still ongoing due to demand. With the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games around the corner it’s important to get young people involved as many activities as possible.

The Nowt2Do? is one of the outstanding projects granted the London 2012 Inspire mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme which recognises exceptional and innovative projects inspired by the 2012 Games.

Seb Coe, Chair, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games said: “The Nowt2Do? project, set up by PC Andy Wright, is encouraging young people to fulfil their potential. I am proud that with the help of partners such as Greater Manchester Police are delivering on our vision to use the power of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to boost participation in activities for young people in Wigan.”

Working with Wigan and Leigh Housing and other partners the Nowt2Do? Project is looking to expand into Lowton High School in the new year. For further information see school websites, http://www.flhs.org.uk/nowt2do/ or ring Atherton Neighbourhood Police on 0161 856 7319.

Many thanks to Trevor Barton MBE for presenting the awards.

The Nowt2Do? Project has delivered another amazing show at Formby Hall, Atherton.  Over 100 Young people from Fred Longworth, St Mary’s, Bedford and Westleigh performed in front of a packed audience.  There were dance performances from all the schools, solo vocal performances from Emma Baird and Caitlin Wineyard and a Solo drum performance from Steph Ball who is the current School Idol winner.  A lively performance from local rock band Everyday Goldfish ended the show.
The Nowt2Do? Project set up by PC Andy Wright provides a wide range of activities, free of charge, for hundreds of young people and the project is expanding.  The activities are what the young people have asked for and promote healthy lifestyles.  The activities include dance, football, drama, art, table tennis, badminton, rockschool, samba band and other activities.
The project has received the London 2012 Inspire Mark and has been nominated and shortlisted to carry the Olympic Torch.  The project has also been jointly awarded The Cultural Partnership Recognizing Best Young Persons Project Award 2011.
PC Wright said “We started this as a ten week trial.  Three years later the activities are still ongoing due to demand.  With the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games around the corner it’s important to get young people involved as many activities as possible.
Working with Wigan and Leigh Housing and other partners the Nowt2Do? Project is looking to expand into Lowton High School in the new year.  For further information see school websites, http://www.flhs.org.uk/nowt2do/ or ring Atherton Neighbourhood Police on 0161 856 7319.

Well done to the Nowt2Do? performers, Morgan Baily, Olivia Entwistle and Rebecca Wright who took part in the Heather Stott Radio Show at the new media city, Salford.  See our  FB page or our twitter site @NowtoDoUK for more info/pics.

Nowt2Do? Project has been awarded The Cultural Partnership Recognising Best Young Persons Project Award 2011 at Haigh Hall on Saturday.

The Nowt2Do? Project has been nominated and got through the first stage of the application process.  We have now been shortlisted to carry the official Olympic Torch as it tours the country.

Also see that we have been listed onto the official London 2012 Website.

http://www.nwbeinspired.com/get-involved/the-inspire-programme/index.htm

The Nowt2Do? is one of the outstanding projects granted the London 2012 Inspire mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme which recognises exceptional and innovative projects inspired by the 2012 Games.

Seb Coe, Chair, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games said: “The Nowt2Do? project, set up by PC Andy Wright, is encouraging young people to fulfil their potential. I am proud that with the help of partners such as Greater Manchester Police are delivering on our vision to use the power of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to boost participation in activities for young people in Wigan.”

Fantastic news, the Nowt2Do? Project has been officially recognised as an outstanding project and awarded the London 2012 Olympic Games Inspire Mark by London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd.  
I will provide more details how we benefit in the next few days.

Starting next week, Bedford High School will be starting a trial period starting Monday 7th March 11.  All activities are free of charge.

Nowt2Do? Dance will be on Mondays 5 – 6pm – see posters in school

Nowt2Do? Football will be on Thursdays 5 – 6pm –  see posters in school

If you have any questions see PC Denton or contact PC Wright.

The four High School involved are -

Fred Longworth High School

Hesketh Fletcher High School

St’Marys High School

Go to any webpage for details.

To find out more about the project, Google  Nowt2Do? Wigan

Well done everyone!

‘Nowt2Do? Showcase’ in partnership with Greater Manchester Police.
Formby Hall, Atherton, Friday 17th December 10 at 7.00

The ‘Nowt2Do?’ project has just performed its Showcase at Formby Hall, Atherton.  It was a wonderful evening.  Thanks to everyone involved.

Many thanks to Wigan and Leigh Housing and Hag Fold Community Committe for their support.  These activities have been attended by many young people from Atherton, Hag Fold, Atherleigh, Astley, Tyldesley and Mosley Common. The workshops have included dance lessons, drama club, healthy eating workshops, football, table tennis, MC / DJ lessons, rock school and other activities. Over hundreds of  young people have been attending each week and the numbers are increasing. �
The activities are what the young people have asked for.  They are safe and promote healthy lifestyles.  The project attracted over 17,000 attendees since the start of the project.  Hundred’s of young people attend each week.

• It has been really rewarding to see my daughter dancing so well.
• I believe the project to be a valuable effort to keeping kids off the streets.
• I am impressed with my daughters progress.
• I think it is important for young people to see the police working in this way as a positive role model and encouraging good moral and legal values.
• Both of my children have really enjoyed the Nowt2Do? project and long may it continue.Our Website – http://www.flhs.org.uk/nowt2do/ �