Mayor for a Day competition
Young people are being offered
the chance to sample life as the
borough's first citizen in a
competition to find future civic
leaders.
The annual Mayor for a Day
competition is looking for
applicants aged 13 to 18 to fulfil
the role of The Mayor of Bolton –
just for one day.
Winners will get the opportunity
to experience what it's like to be
Mayor, currently Cllr Lynda
Byrne and assist her in her
duties for the day.
Activities could include anything
from visiting community projects
and meeting people who work
tirelessly for charity, to attending
a range of civic functions.
The competition has been
organised as part of the annual
Children's Commissioner's
Takeover Challenge which sees
organisations across England
opening their doors to children
and young people to take over
adult roles.
It enables young people to gain
an insight into the adult world
and puts them in decision
making roles. Also, organisations
benefit from a fresh view on
things from a younger
perspective.
Bolton Council's Cabinet
Member for Culture, Youth and
Sport, and this year's Mayor's
Consort, Cllr John Byrne, said,
“The annual Mayor for a Day
competition is great as it gives
young people the chance to
explore a role they may have
wondered about but never
imagined they'd get the chance
to experience. While applicants
don't necessarily need to have a
prior interest in democracy,
politics or how the council works,
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taking part in Mayor for a Day
might just inspire them to
become a local councillor in the
future or get involved in their
local community. The role of
Mayor is extremely varied, so I'm
sure they will have a fulfilling and
enjoyable day.”
The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Lynda
Byrne, added, “I'm looking
forward to meeting this year's
winners of the Mayor for a Day
competition and showing them
behind the scenes. I would
advise anyone thinking of
applying to think what qualities
might be important for the role.
Ideally, candidates should have
an interest in their home town
and maybe come with some
good ideas about how things
could be done better!”
One of last year's winners in the
16 to 18 age group, Olivia
Prince, said, “I enjoyed
everything about the day and the
Mayor at that time, Cllr Carole
Swarbrick, was very welcoming.
She told us a lot about what
happens in the town hall as well
as the charities she supports.
When I found out I was going to
shadow the Mayor I was looking
forward to seeing what her day
was like on a daily basis. She is
busy all the time. It was such a
good opportunity and I would like
to thank Bolton Youth Council for
setting this up.”
To enter download an application
form at
www.bolton.gov.uk/mayorforaday
or call 01204 334247.
Alternatively, application forms
are available in schools.
Entries should be sent to
[email protected] or
can be handed in at Castle Hill
Youth Centre, Castleton St,
Bolton, BL2 2JW, by Friday,
November 4.
There will be two winners; one
each taken from the 13 to 15 and
16 to 18 age groups. Mayor for a
Day will take place on Saturday
19th November.
The Rotary Club of Horwich is inviting applications for a number of monetary
awards to support the development of individual talent in Sport, Music, Dance,
the Arts and other fields of interest, to be used for the provision of equipment,
coaching or tuition in their chosen pursuit.
Applicants must be resident or attending school or college in the BL6 postal district
and be under 19 years of age on 31 August 2017.
Application forms are available from the Rotary Club of Horwich and should be
completed in the candidate’s own handwriting and should be returned to:
Rotary Club of Horwich, 14 Old Vicarage Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6QT
by Tuesday 1 November 2016.
For more information and to download an application form see the website at:
www.horwichrotary.co.uk
Adam could have the answer
Adam Shine has had an article on climate science published in
The Young Scientists Journal. He originally wrote the essay for
the Essay Prize at Bolton School Boys' Division, where he is
now a Year 13 pupil, and was encouraged by the Headmaster
to submit it to the journal.
His article on 'Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels' looks at the
complex situation the planet is currently facing, what can and
should be done to combat global warming, and the realities of
carbon-neutral energy.
Sources of clean energy are the focus of the article, and
Adam's thorough research into wind, solar tidal, geothermal
and nuclear power weighs the pros and cons of each type of
energy production. He evaluates the cost and practicality of
each carbon-neutral energy source, considering how much
power it would be able to produce in the UK, and provides an
interesting analysis of sourcing clean electricity today.
The Young Scientists Journal aims to encourage young
scientists aged twelve to twenty to share their ideas, research
and opinions. It is the only peer review journal for this age
group.
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