High Sheriff of Hertfordshire to hold free event to showcase opportunities for local young people
'I would like to invite the young people of Hertfordshire to pop in and learn about some of the wonderful opportunities that are available to them in our county.'
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Lionel Wallace DL CREDIT: Mark Dalton
Submitted by Hertfordshire Community Foundation
International Youth Day takes place on Thursday, August 12 and to mark it the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire is hosting a free event at St Albans Cathedral in Hertfordshire.
The event which will take place between 10.30am and 3pm, will include a wide variety of organisations from around the county displaying information about opportunities available for young people.
During his year in office The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Lionel Wallace DL is focusing on helping the youth of Hertfordshire to thrive. He has undertaken activities and given his support to projects which are encouraging opportunities for young people to advance, be confident, committed and community minded.
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, said: “I would like to invite the young people of Hertfordshire to pop in and learn about some of the wonderful opportunities that are available to them in our county.
Good News Hertfordshire:
"It’s a day to celebrate and support them as they receive notice of exam results. I hope that those attending this fun and relaxed event will be inspired and uplifted by the opportunities and support available to them to build their skills, confidence and futures.
“I also want to recognise and celebrate the charitable and voluntary organisations who are helping to increase opportunities for young people to excel and I will be doing this through my High Sheriff Award 2021 programme.
"Nominations for the awards will open at the event and also be available online at: https://www.hertscf.org.uk/high-sheriff-awards. Food stalls will be available at the event, but visitors are also welcome to bring a picnic.”
For a full list of stalls and the event programme, visit: https://tinyurl.com/eras2jar
For more information about the event email: highsheriff@hsoh.org.uk or for more information about the High Sheriff Awards email grants@hertscf.org.uk.
