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Member of Chailey Youth Group is shortlisted for a MTV BOOM! Award!

The MTV BOOM Awards took place at the iconic Apple Store on Regent Street on Thursday 22 October. The ceremony started at 7pm and was packed by 6.30pm.

The BOOM awards project is to celebrate and publicise the achievements of young film makers aged 16-25 years old.

Ali Gunes, 16, of South Chailey was shortlisted down to 3 in the South East for his film "Let it fade" a film made to show how his thoughts about growing up in a village. The film addressed issues that young people face growing up. Highlighting the need to never become complacent with your life but to always strive to better yourself and aim for the best life you can.

Ali attended the awards with his family and friends who were extremely proud to see his name up on the big screen. Ali said "I am so pleased to have got this far, i worked so hard and it means allot to have my hard work recognised. I would like to thank everyone at MTV BOOM for this opportunity to get my music heard."

Although he didn't take first place this time he is driven to show other youth in the village of Chailey how to use the software so they can make their own films. Ali said "watch this space, this is only the beginning" We will also be following this young person closely to watch his talent grow as he shares this achievement with the members of Chailey Youth Group.

You can view his music and videos at www.myspace.com/kdottj
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Do something funny for money 2009

Red Nose Day events went very well raising £211.15 for Comic Relief. I have ordered a large cheque from Barclay so that we can get a great photo opportunity for the young people this Friday. I have made certificates for all of the young people who took part and raised money through the sponsored bounce. Chris, Sophie, Yasmin and Phoebe- well done!!!!!! The cakes that they all made on Friday 6th made £25 for comic relief - thanks to Tommy, Connor, Harry and Jade for kindly organising that. Thank you to Sharon Davy for her contribution too. See the photos!
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Sponsored Swimarathon

Congratulations to Louis Willaims, Manny Fatona, Connor Allum and Harry Taylor and Lewis Hollings for swimming 93.5 lengths in the Lions Swim Marathon raising funds for Riding for the Disabled and CLIC SERGENT. It was a great day and even better knowing that the young people had put everything into this competition - well done boys!

This weekend has been spent arranging funding for the wonderful activities inspired by young people for the next few months. There are many opportunities for young people to gain new skills and take part in activities and experiences that will stay with them forever.
 
The young people who attend Chailey youth group really have been a pleasure to work with, they are nearly almost always polite, helpful and not like the stereotypical view that the media paints... which is why we put so much time and effort into planning exciting things for them to do...