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Winter 2015
Staying out of trouble
JacksonMarshall
The police referred me to Positive Futures because I was involved
in anti-social behaviour in the community, one of the things I did
was smash a window.
My mum was threatened with losing the house if my behaviour
continued and I was close to getting a criminal record. After being
involved with Positive Futures my behaviour has improved and I
haven’t been in trouble since.
I have really enjoyed the BMX trip especially the KMX carting, it
was fun, exciting and felt quite dangerous.
If I wasn’t involved in Positive Futures I would be getting in more
trouble with the police.
Running projects in areas where young people struggle to fit into their
surroundings is where the Trent Bridge Community Trust thrives,with
Positive Futures in Rushcliffe and Newark helping numerous children
over the years.
Launched back in 2008, the project has gone from strength-to-strength,
supporting young people with their anger, behaviour in school and their
ability to interact with others.
From trips to Lea Green Residential Centre in Derbyshire, to helping out
in the community, the young people involved have enjoyed worthwhile
experiences over the years, as well as improving their social skills.
Gaining confidence
Aaron Gosling
I am the youngest member of Positive Futures, I was eight years
old when I joined.
I joined Positive Futures because school thought it would help
me develop my confidence in the community and help me make
new friends.
I have enjoyed lots of activities including food tasting and healthy
cooking, football, basketball, tennis and going to Lea Green on
the residential, especially eating eight profiteroles!
Positive Futures has helped me get better at not being shy, I play
out with my friends and go to community activities. It makes me
feel confident and happy.
If I didn’t have Positive Futures I would just be lazy and play on
my Xbox. I wouldn’t go out of my house most of the time.
Positive Futures:
Making a difference