Posted on Wednesday 14 July 2010 |

WE NEED YOU!

Young people from Newquay will the be the driving force behind a new initiative to change the town's image on a national level. This ambitious project, backed by the Safe Newquay Consortium, aims to give you an opportunity to have your voice heard about issues that matter to you and take action to make positive change happen in your community. So, if you are a young person living in Newquay and want to make a change, have an eye for street art, like to get messy and creative, this campaign is perfect for you!

Newquay Safe aim to recruit a core group of young people, aged around 16-25, to get the project up and running. You'll get properly hands-on, working with a professional artist to transform unsightly hoardings on buildings sites Newquay Safe aim to recruit a core group of young people, aged around 16-25, to get the project off the ground. You'll get properly hands-on, working with a professional artist to transform run down buildings sites all around the town as well as taking part in a national media campaign that will promote the great things about Newquay. Each of the sites will have a strong visual message spreading a positive message linked to the campaign – a love letter to Newquay. One of the key messages you’ll be trying to get across is to show visitors why we love Newquay and that our town is not a place just to get drunk and party - and encourage them to respect the town and its residents.