Talk to FRANK in Slough
Slough Borough Council’s Drug and Alcohol Action Team DAAT) have organised a week long event to help advise young people on drugs, alcohol and sexual health concerns, all with the help of Frank the sofa.
The large, inflatable settee will be going around different parts of Slough for a whole week, starting next Monday, November 12, from 5pm at the Manor Park young people's centre.
The Slough DAAT team will also be recruiting young people as Street Peer Leaders to work in their own communities and help fellow teens on any problems they may have.
As well as giving advice, the FRANK team will be holding quizzes and giving away freebies.
The advice sessions are aimed at anyone under 19. There is no need to book – just turn up on the day.
Jatinder Matharu, DAAT programmes co-ordinator for Slough Borough Council, said: “Issues around sexual health and drugs can often be embarrassing for anyone to talk about, especially for our younger residents.
“I think the FRANK sofa is a great way for our younger people to talk informally about the issues that concern them.”
The FRANK sofa will be travelling to:-
* Monday 12th November 2007 at 5pm – Manor Park Young People’s Centre, Villiers Road and Horsemoor Green, Common Road at 7pm
* Tuesday 13th November 2007 at 6pm – Orchard Youth and Community Centre, Stoke Poges Lane
* Wednesday 14th November 2007 at 6pm – The Haymill Centre, Burnham Lane
* Thursday 15th November 2007 at 6pm – Chalvey Youth and Community Centre,
* Friday 16th November 2007 at 6pm – Slough Young People’s Centre, High Street
For more information, contact Jatinder Matharu on 01753 875579.
Slough Borough Council