ARRYN EMBLETON

Paperboy, 12, from Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire

Schoolboy Arryn started delivering copies of his local paper after looking for a way to earn a little more pocket money. And the 12-year-old pounds the pavements every Monday night by himself, ensuring his neighbours receive the weekly newspaper straight to their door.

“Originally I was meant to do the paper round with a pal, but he had too much on, so I decided to just do it by myself,” explained Arryn, who folds and stuffs the papers after they are delivered to his house on Monday afternoon.

“I went to my local newsagent, asked if they knew how to start a paper round, and they gave me the details for our local newspaper. I got in touch and then got started in about September last year.”

Earning just

under £30 each week, Arryn is pleased to have money he’s earned for himself – and he doesn’t have to worry too much about dodging barking dogs.

“I deliver 25 papers every Monday and earn about £28. At Christmas, I bought presents with my money, and I like going to the skate park so I use my wages there sometimes, too.

“I like doing the round, and there are only a couple of houses with dogs. But I know the people that live there so I know the dogs, and it’s fine.

“It’s really good to have a part-time job if you want to have some of your own money.”

Arryn’s mum, Jackie Davies, added: “Taking on the paper round was all Arryn’s own initiative. I’m really proud of him. He’s doing really well, making a good wee amount of money, and it’s good for giving him some independence.

“When I was younger we all did something, even if it was just selling Avon! It’s changed days now.”