Series of two-day events across the UK aimed at young people ready to learn new skills, backed by boxing superstar Amir Khan, DJ Dave VJ and athlete Roger Black
Bracknell, UK, August 29, 2006 – Network Rail and Dell are out to show young people that there are better things to do than risk their lives messin' on the railways through a summer tour that will reach out to thousands aged between 10-16. In the past year, almost 50 people were killed and hundreds more were injured across the UK using the railways as a playground. The No Messin’ Live! summer tour is giving young people the chance to try out all kinds of boredom-busting activities and challenge their skills for free.
The Network Rail’s national campaign aims to reduce death and injury on the railway by showing young people there are better ways of spending their time. Each event consists of three zones – music, gaming and sport - where participants can take part in activities such as DJing, computer gaming, urban dance, football, urban cricket, tag rugby, basketball, and karaoke. The events take place in 10 venues across the UK.
Dell is supporting the event by providing a range of DellTM XPSTM desktops and Dell volunteers for the Gaming Zone. The tour is also backed by boxing superstar Amir Khan, DJ Dave VJ and athlete Roger Black.
Claire Vyvyan, Director and General Manager, Corporate Business Group, Dell UK says: “We immediately said yes to Network Rail as soon as the opportunity became available to support this campaign. We are pleased to be part of the No Messin’ Live! tour and show young people that there are other ways to have fun without risking life or limb.
“At Dell, we encourage our employees to contribute positively in every community that we call home, both personally and organisationally. The Dell UK team currently supports several local and national charities and our primary community focus is to support children. In addition to these activities, our employees also volunteer in the local community as part of our Dell Global Community Involvement Month, held every September.”
Ian Chapman, National Railway Crime Education Manager for Network Rail commented: "The No Messin’ Live! events have been a great success so far, with all those attending thoroughly enjoying a variety of sports, music and dance activities on offer. In particular, the Gaming Zone has proved very popular thanks to the equipment and staff provided by Dell. We have found that engaging with young people in this lively and fun environment is a great way to get young people engaged in more positive activities than risking their lives on the tracks.”
No Messin’ Live! 2006 events schedule
There are 10 No Messin’ Live! events this summer. Nine events have already been held, with hundreds of young people attending each event.
* Edinburgh – Drummond Community High School – 6 and 7 July
* Glasgow – Scotstoun Leisure Centre – 10 and 11 July
* Cardiff – Eastern Leisure Centre – 25 and 26 July
* Rochdale – Hopwood Hall College – 31 July and 1 August
* Crawley – HBG Fitness at Oriel High School – 3 and 4 August
* Wolverhampton – Aldersley Leisure Village – 8 and 9 August
* Stockton – Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre – 14 and 15 August
* Manchester – Manchester Tennis Centre – Sportscity – 21 and 22 August
* Wandsworth – Battersea Technology College – 24 and 25 August
Outstanding event to be held in the following venue:
* Enfield – Southby Leisure Centre – 31 August and 1 September
The event is free to enter to all local children aged 10-16. For more information please visit: www.no-messin.com
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