TEENAGERS often get negative publicity but this week we bring you two stories showing youngsters getting involved in their community.
Ormiston Rivers Academy student Aaron Barthorpe, 15, has teamed up with friends Brad Jennings and Nathaniel Head to start a campaign to rebuild parts of Burnham’s bike tracks.
Where others may not have decided to take matters into their own hands, this trio has stepped in.
They want to improve the bike tracks for their peers and other people.
The friends now need 50 volunteers to make the scheme a reality.
It goes without saying they should be commended for their passion to improve the area.
Likewise Maldon’s cadets should be praised after being named some of the best in the county.
The 23-strong detachment picked up the Lucas Tooth Trophy, which recognises their progress and commitment.
The youngsters happily get involved in the town.
Both stories show why we should be proud of our young people.
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