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Be safe
When you are out enjoying yourself remember to stay safe and streetwise. Read more about how you can wise up and stay safe.
 
Sports, leisure and interestsNew!!
Why not get active during your free time? Here are some ways to meet new people, get fit, be creative and get out and about.
 
Societies and organisations
There are many organisations with youth divisions where you can gain excellent training and experience that will be an asset on any CV.
 
My issues
If you're interested in issues such as how the country is run or the environment, this section explains how to get involved and make your voice heard.
 
Volunteering and personal developmentNew!!
Volunteering is a great way of learning new things, meeting new people and doing some good work for the community. It also looks great on your CV.
 
Getting active if I'm disabledDisability Content
If you have disability, don't let that stop you from getting active during your free time.
 
In the newsNew!!
Find out what's going on in the news that's affecting children and young people like you and access news archives.
 
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