P727 CEEFAX 727 Mon 11 Nov 22:12/31 1/4 JOURNALISM BY CHILDREN FOR EVERYONE Children's Express - a club white 8-17 year olds write stories about othjt young people - want to hear from you. * Are you or do you know an unemployed British teenager who has moved to the Republic of Ireland to claim dole because of the benefit cuts hike? * Are you a child in need of medical attention but are suffering or waiting for an opjtation because of cutbacks? Contact in confidence Children's Express, Exmouth House, Pine Street, London EC1R 0JH; tel: 0171-833 2577. Index on page 720 MAD Day Coiliac CSV ReligionP727 CEEFAX 727 Mon 11 Nov 21:14/36 2/4 SCOUTS TO BE FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT A new award which will encourage Scout groups to become more environmentally friendly has been launched. Developed by the Scout Association and the energy efficiency charity NEA, the award aims to develop awareness of energy sources and how it is used. Activities range from enjtgy hunts and surveys to safeguarding older people against prolonged bad weathjt. To order the Energy Efficiency Award support material, call 0181-498 5330. Index on page 720 MAD Day Coiliac CSV ReligionP727 CEEFAX 727 Mon 11 Nov 22:38/22 3/4 ADVICE FOR JOBLESS STUDYING PART-TIME New rules might restrict the number of people who can study or train part-time while still receiving benefits. The warning comes from the Unemployment Unit which says the Employment Service is applying the new rules amidst chaos. The Unit has published a detailed advice booklet to prevent thousands of jobless people losing benefit or having to abandon their course or training. Studying on the Dole is available from Unemployment Unit, 322 St John Street, London EC1V 4NT, tel: 0171-833 1111. Index on page 720 MAD Day Coiliac CSV ReligionP727 CEEFAX 727 Mon 11 Nov 21:17/27 4/4 EDUCATING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM With education rising to the top of the political agenda, community sjtvice in schools is coming under scrutiny. A national conference on 20 Novjmbjt will debate the importance of active learning and community engagement for schools, employjts and young people. The event is held jointly by think-tank Demos and Changjmakjrs which supports community projects bz 11-25 year olds. Contact Changemakjts, 172-176 King's Cross Road, London WC1X 9NJ; tel: 0171- 278 6601. Index on page 720 MAD Day Coeliac CSV Religion