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Ref: 223/08 4 July 2008

Special Campaign To Draw Young People Back
To Cheshire Libraries

Three winners of i-pod nanos have been chosen following a special campaign to reignite young peoples’ interest in Cheshire libraries.

‘Activate Your Mind’ is aimed at increasing the number of library visits both in person and on line by 11-19 year olds and the campaign focused on schools, colleges and youth clubs across Cheshire.

Cheshire’s Executive Member for Communities and Communications Nora Dolphin said: “A high proportion of young people are library members but no longer use the service and this campaign aims to show what they are missing.

“Libraries are a treasure trove of information whether it is on line services, books, dvds, cds and much much more.”

The three winners of the ‘Activate You Mind’ prize draw are 12 year old Emily Rosa from St Nicholas Catholic High School, Northwich, Sian Butler aged 14 who attends Bishop Heber High School, Malpas and 15 year old Simon Parkin who attends The Verdin High School, Winsford.

Photo Caption: Sian Butler and Simon Parkin are presented with their i-pod nanos by Senior Libraries Manager Linda Morris.

Note To Editors: For more information please contact Linda Morris, Senior Libraries Manager on 01244 976024 and County Councillor Dolphin on 01606 852526