Positive Role Models July 17th

This evening we attended the last night of the Positive Role Model initiative, which was held at Waterlooville fire station.

This is what happens!

Eighteen pupils, mainly 15 years old, took part in a twelve week programme which included both community and awareness activities. They were mentored by representatives of the Police, Fire Service and Havant Borough Council, and a good rapport was formed between them all.

The pupils, from Cowplain, Crookhorn, Havant Academy, Horndean and Purbrook Park Schools took part in such things as litter picking and tidying areas in a cemetery.

The end!

Many of the young people had not met before the start of the course but, by the end, many friendships were formed which could be long-lasting. All of them were very enthusiastic, and the attendance during the 12 weeks was 100%.

The course has just finished it’s third year and it is intended that it will continue next year, when more students will be able to benefit from the experience.

During the evening there was a bouncy castle, “It’s a Knockout” type wrestling, a barbeque and, of course, a presentation of certificates to all those who took part.

 

Bloomin Lovely July 17th

This morning we were in Leigh Park to award prizes and certificates to the three winners of the Bloomin Lovely 2012 garden competition.

The first visit was to Woodcot Crescent, where residents had transformed a tarmaced yard into an area of colour, using almost anything that will hold a plant, regardless of whether it is floral or vegetable.

We then moved on to Wakefords Way. Here one of the residents had created a lovely garden, again with lots of colour and an area of decking.

Finally we went to Soberton Road, where a resident had created a floral border as a memorial to her late mother.

All of the entrants must be warmly congratulated on their efforts, and I expect that they will have even more to show next year.

Many thanks to Portsmouth City Council, and the resident Participation Officer for Leigh Park, Heidi Golder.

The winning border

The winning yard

The winning garden