I Say Young Man...

…Pick Yourself Off The Ground! On Friday 24th March, I will be strutting down a runway of scorching hot coals in a bid to raise some money with the YMCA. Their mission statement: “Manchester YMCA’s ‘Inspiring Futures’ Project’ works with young people aged 24 and under who provide care, assistance or support to another family member. They provide this care on a regular basis, and it is significant and substantial, requiring a level of responsibility that would normally be associated with an adult. The transition into adulthood and employment for young carers can be complicated by a lack of qualifications, limited social skills and the pressures associated with a continuing caring role. The project increases the confidence, social skills and employability of this group, and engages with them to achieve positive outcomes in their education, physical and mental well-being, socialisation, and independence, by delivering work related social skills workshops and individual support.” As you can imagine I’m terrified…because the organisers have suggested that I don’t wear any hairspray/flammable cosmetics for the duration of the event. If I can manage that, then hopefully you’ll be able to part with 50p for a fantastic cause which directly affects the city that I now think of as my home.  If you are in town on Friday night, spectators are very welcome to arrive at the Castlefield Hotel (Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4JR) for 7.30pm Love, Cole