Young people on the Isle of Wight have helped organise a series of
events on the Island that celebrates what children and young people achieve.
Shine Week is a national festival celebrating all the talents in all
young people and is taking place between 6 - 10 July.
The first event is being held on the weekend before Shine Week, with a
band night taking place in Newport. The event will be held at St
George's Park (Newport Football Ground) at 1830 on Friday 3 July.
During the week, a group of young people will meet to begin planning the
annual STAR awards, which recognise the achievements of children in
care.
Youth centres across the Island will also open on the 10th and 11th July in the
evenings to provide taster sessions that range from music making to
circus skills.
Isle of Wight Council's Youth Connexions service has helped organise the
week. Simon Dear, IW Council Commissioner for Positive Activities for
Young People said "Shine Week is a national initiative we are embracing
on the Island. It gives young people the opportunity to celebrate what
they achieve and promote their image in a positive light.
Anyone wanting to find out more details about the activities taking
place during Shine Week can call Isle of Wight Council Connexions on
(01983) 821000 or log on to
www.wightchyps.org