TURN UP AND PLAY
Kids urged to take part in Street Stuff events
Schoolchildren are looking forward to the October break.
And what better way to spend it than Turn Up and Play?
It is a fun scheme from the everpopular Street Stuff that aims to engage young people with sporting and other activities.
Football, gaming and more will be available for those aged eight to 16 at five venues across Renfrewshire throughout the week.
And a free, hot and healthy meal will also be provided at every session to ensure participants are fuelled up to take part.
Councillor Marie McGurk, convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Communities, Housing and Planning Policy Board, said: “The October holidays are the perfect opportunity for young people to try a new sport, make new friends and keep active at our Street Stuff clubs.
“Our brilliant team of coaches and volunteers will help keep them busy every day, whether they’re a footballer or gamer, I’m sure they’ll find something they’ll enjoy.
“Don’t forget that a free hot and healthy meal is provided at each session as we know the activities can make them work up an appetite.
“So make the most of the break from school and send them along to any of the activities, everyone’s welcome.”
Street Stuff is a diversionary project run in partnership between Renfrewshire Council, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Engage Renfrewshire and St Mirren Football Club.
It began in 2009 in Renfrewshire, and has helped lead to a reduction in youth disorder and anti-social behaviour by 75 per cent over the first five years.
The activities young people are invited along to are hosted on Monday, October 15, and Friday, October 19. from 1.30pm to 4.30pm and take place at Gleniffer High School Astro; Linwood High School, Games Hall; St James PS Renfrew, Astro, and McMaster Centre, Johnstone MUGA.
Activities also take place at St Mirren FC Indoor Dome on Tuesday, October 16; Wednesday, October 17, and Thursday, October 18 – all from 1pm to 5pm.
Consent forms must be completed by all participants and will be available on the first day of arrival or can be filled out online in advance.
For more information, visit www. renfrewshire. gov. uk/ octoberweek or email stephen. gallacher@stmirren.com
Make the most of the break Marie McGurk