Volunteers knocked out by Ricky Hatton
Tameside's Young volunteers were treated to a surprise visit from Ricky Hatton recently.
During the summer last year, all the young people that had completed 100 and 200 hours volunteering attended a celebration night, which was held at the Chute Bar, Bow Street, in Ashton.
The Government scheme, called Millennium Volunteers, started in 2000, and anyone aged 16-24 have 12 months to do up to 200 hours volunteering in an area of their choice. It was set up to give young people experience in something they might want to do as a career. It also looks really good on your CV, and it can be great fun, and a way to make new friends.
A few of the placements this year included work at Tameside Hospital, Fundraising, Air Cadets, Journalism, and design work.
The night was a great success and everyone had loads of fun! There was great entertainment including Break dancers and a group of rappers called BlueTape from Ashton's new music project, which is based at Charlestown Industrial Estate.
The Deputy Mayor, Micheal Smith and his wife Teresa, was there along with the Millennium Volunteers co-ordinator, Lindsey Wright to present the young people with their certificates.
Ricky Hatton was also there to announce the winners of the prize draw, altogether raised �190 for Childline.
Some of the prizes were really good including, an hour for 8 in a Limo, a luxury hamper from Marks and Spencers worth �35, Lord of the Rings box set, Meal for 2 at Nando?s, a manicure at Jo Ferns, and loads more. Darren Nixon, 31, won a little girls body warmer, which was worn by Sophie Webster off Coronation Street - hilarious.
James Howarth, 10, also won a few prizes, including a Nike rucksack and a little pink plant!
Tameside's Young volunteers were treated to a surprise visit from Ricky Hatton recently.
During the summer last year, all the young people that had completed 100 and 200 hours volunteering attended a celebration night, which was held at the Chute Bar, Bow Street, in Ashton.
The Government scheme, called Millennium Volunteers, started in 2000, and anyone aged 16-24 have 12 months to do up to 200 hours volunteering in an area of their choice. It was set up to give young people experience in something they might want to do as a career. It also looks really good on your CV, and it can be great fun, and a way to make new friends.
A few of the placements this year included work at Tameside Hospital, Fundraising, Air Cadets, Journalism, and design work.
The night was a great success and everyone had loads of fun! There was great entertainment including Break dancers and a group of rappers called BlueTape from Ashton's new music project, which is based at Charlestown Industrial Estate.
The Deputy Mayor, Micheal Smith and his wife Teresa, was there along with the Millennium Volunteers co-ordinator, Lindsey Wright to present the young people with their certificates.
Ricky Hatton was also there to announce the winners of the prize draw, altogether raised �190 for Childline.
Some of the prizes were really good including, an hour for 8 in a Limo, a luxury hamper from Marks and Spencers worth �35, Lord of the Rings box set, Meal for 2 at Nando?s, a manicure at Jo Ferns, and loads more. Darren Nixon, 31, won a little girls body warmer, which was worn by Sophie Webster off Coronation Street - hilarious.
James Howarth, 10, also won a few prizes, including a Nike rucksack and a little pink plant!
He said: "It was great meeting Ricky the Hitman Hatton and he gave me his autograph. When I grow up I am going to volunteer."
The night was really good. A big thanks to Lindsey Wright who organised it all and well done to all the volunteers.
Author: Stephanie Blackwell
The night was really good. A big thanks to Lindsey Wright who organised it all and well done to all the volunteers.
Author: Stephanie Blackwell
Ashton iJourno group
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