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Car wash that won’t leave your wallet
dry!
Wigan and Leigh residents will be able to
get their car washed free of charge next month, courtesy of a local
children’s charity.
Young People taking part in the Fix It “Summer Challenge 2007” will be
on hand to give cars a wash and brush up on Tuesday August 14th.
Fix It is putting on the freebie to raise awareness about what it does
and to give students who are taking part in the scheme an opportunity to
show off their skills.
Programme Director, Ian Tomlinson said: “Everyone is welcome to come
along and have their pride and joy made shiny and new again. Our
trainees are ready to take on even the grimiest of motors and all we’re
asking in return is for customers to let the young people tell them a
bit about the project while they are having their vehicle cleaned.”
Fix It gives young people, between the ages of 14 and 25 the chance to
get involved in motor mechanics, DIY and sports, and there is still time
for anyone aged 16 to 19 not in education, training or employment (NEET)
to get involved in the Fix It Summer Challenge.
Ian Tomlinson adds: “We can take up to 35 young people on the summer
course, which runs until August 17th. The benefits for young people are
huge. We improve young people’s self-esteem and prepare them for the
world of work, further education and training.”
Carwash won’t leave your wallet dry
Fix It has helped over 500 young people in the last three years, thanks
to support from Wigan and Leigh Community Safety partnership, SRB5 & 6,
Autotrader, Neighbourhood Renewal Fund and Coalfield Challenge.
Fix It always welcomes donations to support the project, such as old
cars, workshop equipment, catering supplies, volunteers and sponsorship.
If you can offer something to Fix It, or for more information about the
project, telephone Ian Tomlinson or Jayne Kelly on (01942) 864936.
• The free carwash will be held at the Fix It project base at Rosebridge
Industrial Estate in Spring View on Tuesday August 14th between 10.30am
and 2.30pm.
Notes to Editors
Photo attached
• Ashley Douglas (left), Jordan Coldrick (right) and other Fix It
students will be on hand to clean vehicles for free on August 17th.
Further information
• Fix It is a non-profit making charity governed by an independent Board
of Trustees. Fix It began as a pilot project in 2002. The initial
success of the scheme led to The Coalfields Regeneration Trust and the
Neighbourhood Renewal Fund awarding Fix It money that has enabled it to
work with young people right across Wigan Borough.
• For further information call Kennedy Stewart, Young People’s Press
Officer at Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, on (01942) 486927.
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