Harpenden Youth Town Council is encouraging young people to get involved in a government programme starting next month.

The Government programme National Citizens Service, for all 16 and 17-year-olds, is coming to the district in February.

NCS aims to build teenagers’ skills for work and life, while taking on new challenges and meeting new friends.

For information contact Robert Brown, Team Leader from Youth Connexions Hertfordshire on robert.brown@hertfordshire.gov.uk or 01442 454060.