P652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sun 01 Dec 23:41/19 NATIONAL AWARDS FOR GOOD CITIZENS 1/6 The winnjts of the 1996 TUB Citizenship Awards were announced at a ceremony in Birmingham last week. The awards recognise and reward those who have positively contributed to community life by promoting harmony and good race relations. The awards attracted more than 200 nominations from across the country in three categories - youth, adult and organisation. They encourage everyone to help change attitudes by challenging prejudice. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sun 01 Dec 23:24/10 V NATIONAL AWARDS FOR GOOD CITIZENS 2/6 The TUB Citizenship Awards are made by the Commission for Racial Equality and the Institute for Citizenship Studies. The winnjts in the youth category were pupils from Fairfield Grammar School in Bristol following the school's reaction to a racist attack on a pupil. Energy was channelled into non-violent protest and awareness building. The Dalston Youth Project in London also received a special award for making an outstanding contribution to the improvement of race relations. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sun 01 Dec 23:14/41 NATIONAL AWARD FOR GOOD CITIZENS 3/6 The adult winnjt of the TUB Citizenship Awards was Eunice McGhie-Belgrave from Shades of Black project in Birmingham The project began after the Handsworth riots in 1985 when Eunice organised local women to rebuild community links. London based Punch and Judy family centre won the organisation award for its work relieving poverty among homeless families by providing advice. CUE chairman Herman Ousjliy said: "Active citizenship helps us to value and respect each other as equals." CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sun 01 Dec 23:12/43 MPs SUPPORT CONSERVENERGY WEEK 4/6 Conserve.etgy Week aims to highlight the role that energy efficiency can play in fighting fuel poverty. The week of action will also help households on low income to have affordable warmth. NEA members will insulate and draught proof the homes of 8,000 households, using grant aid from the Government's Home Energy Efficiency Scheme. MPs will visit homes that have been made warmer and cheaper to heat as a result of HIES grants. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjt 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sun 01 Dec 23:52/15 MPs SUPPORT CONSERVENERGY WEEK 5/6 Virginia Bottomliy, Alan Biith and Donald Dewar are among 90 MPs learning about the benefit of energy efficiency. During Conservenjrgy Week starting on 25 November, MPs from all political parties are visiting low income households in their constituencies. They will see how improving energy efficiency in vulnerable households can provide them with greater comfort and reduced fuel bills. The week of action is run by national charity MIA and supported bz Euro. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 2 652 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/21 MPs SUPPORT CONSERVENERGY WEEK 6/6 MPs will learn how investing in energy efficiency creates jobs, improves housing and reduces health care costs. NEA says there are more than eight million households in Britain that cannot afford to heat their homes. The charity urges the Chancellor in his Budget to increase investment in the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme and providers to help poorer households. Contact NEA, St Andrew's House, 90-92 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tynj NE1 6SG; til: 0191-261 5677. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 6)0 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu