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“We’re already experiencing the pressure from the cost of living crisis and with another winter around the corner, people’s mental
If you or someone you know is passionate about health, the environment, jobs or want to help create opportunities for young people then the ‘Make A Change’ project is the place to share your ideas. Each winning project – there were five this year – will receive £2,000 to set up your community or school ideas. Some suggestions might be a sensory or nature area, a project to improve people’s health like a sports tournament or new activity. The scheme could support a specific group of people with different needs such as hearing or visual impairment, military families or LGBTQ+ – the ideas are only limited by your imagination.
and physical health is a major concern. “This project is one
of the many ways we’re working with some of the youngest people to understand what support people need and finding the right
Help young people discover their talents and experience the world with the council’s 10 by 10 scheme. Our borough has a range of activities and experiences that can open your child’s eyes to the world, build their confidence and let them have fun. On the 10 by 10 website, you can find out about the 10 activities to try before you are ten, search for local offers and activities, and track your child’s adventures across each of the 10. If you have a reception-age child at a school in Telford and Wrekin, they will have been given an adventure card to track how they do. We hope you will enjoy taking part in 10 by 10 as a family and that it sparks something in your children that you don’t expect. 10by10.telford.gov.uk
people to deliver it.” Councillor Kelly Middleton
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for healthy, safer and stronger communities and partnerships
Get involved, sign up here:
telford.gov.uk/makeachange
“We want Telford and Wrekin to be the best place to grow up, ensuring all children can experience a wide range of activities.
“We are very proud to be the first council in the UK to run 10 by 10. It’s been tremendously successful since its launch, with every primary school engaging with the programme and with many families taking part. This helps all children thrive, especially those that might not otherwise benefit from essential extra-
curricular activities.” Councillor Shirley Reynolds
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for early years, children and young people
Join Telford & Wrekin Libraries
With 100s of print, audio and ebooks, libraries are a great way to discover something new, access free activities and materials, and meet like-minded people who enjoy the books you do. There are also lots of activities across the year for children to take part in – so pop into your local branch to find out more. Information about all our libraries and services can be found at library.telford.gov.uk
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