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.




