Young readers throughout Lancashire will be spending their winter evenings deep in a world of fiction – finding the winners of the tenth annual Fantastic Book Awards. Popular children’s authors Emma Barnes and John Dougherty joined teachers from 120 primary schools across Lancashire at a conference to launch this year’s awards, which are run by …
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Sep 12
Blackpool project to help disabled youngsters in to work
A project to help young people with disabilities into full-time work has started its first term. Project Search, a programme run by Blackpool Council, The Royal Mencap Society (Mencap), Blackpool and the Fylde College and the town’s three special schools Park, Woodlands and Highfurlong, has opened its doors to ten new pupils this week. The …
Aug 27
Lancashire young people take part in Major UK consultation
A BALLOT is underway to give young people from Lancashire their say on what issues are discussed at a special session of the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) to be held in the House of Commons. The ballot, called Make Your Mark, runs until October 10. It will ask young people across the country what issues matter …
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