Published: September 16, 2009
Dreamscheme youngsters enjoy rewards after summer of work

After a year of work, members of the Highbridge Dreamscheme have recently been enjoying a variety of trips in reward for all their hard work.

Since the scheme launched in January, the work has ranged from litter picking and learning first aid to delivering crime reduction cards in our area.

The young people were given three choices of trip as their reward - Woodlands Adventure Park, Snowboarding at the Avon Ski Centre or Horse Riding at Alstone Court in West Huntspill.

PCSO Claire Chambers told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "We are thrilled with how successful the Highbridge Dreamscheme has been since January, with 95 young people signed up to the scheme and more excitedly waiting until their eighth birthday so they can join!"

"Without the generous amounts of funding we've been given, and the hard-working adult volunteers who donate their time we wouldn't be able to run the project, so those people really deserve the local community's praise."

PCSO Gill Bawler added: "This scheme shows that the young people of Highbridge are really starting to take pride in their community and developing ideas and skills to help improve the neighbourhood."

"It is a scheme that Highbridge needs, the kids want and we are doing together. When given the opportunity, young people can do wonderful things!"

The Highbridge Dreamscheme leaders are always looking for more volunteers as the scheme continues to grow and urge potential helpers to get in touch on 01823 363450.

Highbridge's Dreamscheme involves young people aged 8-16 taking part in community work in return for points that can be used towards day trips and other activities. If you are interested in joining, see the official website here.