Anti-Bullying Scheme Wins Award

Pupils from Morecambe High School have received the Princess Diana Award for their excellent work around anti-bullying

Mentor Mates is a group of 18 pupils who carry out one-to-one sessions with other students offering advice and coping strategies to those who are suffering from bullying. The students also worked hard during Anti-Bullying Week by holding assemblies for the school to raise the profile of their initiatives. One of the group produced an anti-bullying questionnaire which was completed by almost all of the students at Morecambe High School. This research provided the group with information on the current situation of bullying and the systems in place within the school to deal with the problem.
Sue Boswell, Community Development Officer, Poulton Neighbourhood Management, said: “I arranged for the members of Mentor Mates to provide sessions at the local primary school for Year 6 pupils. In these sessions, the High School students reassured the younger pupils on the transition to big school, offering advice and a friendly face for what can be an intimidating time.”
Sue also added: “I would like to congratulate the students for all of their hard work and effort that they constantly put in to support their peers. They are a credit to our community and thoroughly deserve this award and on behalf of Poulton Neighbourhood Management, I would like to say a big thank you and well done.”

Sorting out your finances is as simple as ABC with the CAB

The Citizens Advice Bureau can help you to sort out your finances and give you advice about how to spend, save and borrow

Elaine Wilson is the Financial Literacy Worker, based at the CAB, and she wants local residents to get in touch to discuss ways to avoid debt and deal with it once it happens.
Elaine says: “Being in debt can happen to anyone and has most likely happened to everyone at some point in their lives. This is because life changes can have a huge impact on our finances. The sessions I run vary depending on the requirements of the group or individual. Each session lasts about 2 hours and covers topics such as; benefits entitlement, income and expenditure, maximising income, top saving tips, budgeting, borrowing, scams and lots more.”
All sessions are informal, free and CONFIDENTIAL. You can come alone or as a group.
For more information or to book a session, contact Elaine Wilson, Morecambe & Heysham Citizens Advice Bureau, Oban House, 87/89 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EN