Interview with Pam Chesters
Gemma Howell, 18, from the Mayor’s Children and Young People’s Unit speaks to Pam Chesters to find out more about her role as the Mayor’s Health and Youth Opportunities Advisor.

The Young Londoners Survey
To coincide with the first ever Young People’s Question Time, the Mayor has published the results of the Young Londoners Survey.

Earn your travel back
The Mayor has kept his promise to give young people who have had their ZIP Oyster photocard taken away the chance to earn them back early by volunteering in their local community.

Get fit for free on the South Bank this summer!
Swimming, water polo, climbing, tennis or football, you can do it for free on the South Bank this summer.

Spirit of London Awards launched
A fab new awards scheme aimed at recognising the talent of London’s young people has just been launched.

Meeting with the Mayor
On 5 June, the Mayor, Boris Johnson and the Peer Outreach Workers Team had their second meeting. James Cleverly, Ambassador for Young People and Pam Chesters, Advisor on Health and Youth Opportunities also took part.

Summer Uni
If you’re aged between 8 and 25 and interested in learning something new, or simply doing something fun, head on over to a Summer Uni course.

Sofia's Diary
On 3 June, networking site Bebo teamed up with Transport for London (TFL) to release an episode of popular teen drama series Sofia’s Diary on road safety.

Mayor launches fund to tackle child poverty in London
Boris Johnson has launched a new charity, the Mayor’s Fund, to help the 600,000 children and young people living in poverty in London.

Get into the Rhythm of London this summer!
A two-day celebration of music in July, as part of an ongoing programme to get more young people involved in music.

Young Environmental Photographer of the Year
The Young Environmental Photographer of the Year competition is looking for photos that highlight issues important to your generation.

Summer Uni London Easter courses
Try something new with Summer Uni London this Easter.

FREE film tickets!
Action for Children has teamed up with Picturehouse Cinemas to offer you the chance to enjoy FREE screenings.

Mayor's new Adviser on Health and Youth opportunities
Mayor Boris Johnson has appointed Pamela Chesters as Adviser on Health and Youth opportunities.

Mayor signs London Pledge for children in care
A pledge has been signed by Mayor Boris Johnson to help improve the lives of children in care in London.

Mayor’s music instrument amnesty for young people
Mayor of London Boris Johnson launched a new campaign, ‘No Strings Attached’, to get more young people involved in music.

Change4Life asks How are the kids?
The government has launched the biggest ever children's health survey.

London Winter of Sport
If you fancy trying out a new sport for free this winter, London Winter of Sport can help.

The Comedy School
The Comedy School runs programmes for young people around arts and issue-based projects, and have worked with youth inclusion projects, youth offending and safer schools teams.

Young Minds Healthy Heads
If you’re aged 5-25 and have a view on what makes young people unhappy, angry, worried or stressed, why not join Young Minds’ Healthy Heads group?

The Big Challenge
The Big Challenge is a competition open to any 16-25 year old who has a big idea for a project or campaign that helps other young people lead more positive and healthy lives.

Healthy eating
If you want to have fun and learn what happens when you eat too much junk food, don’t miss The British Heart Foundation’s new online game, Yoobot.

Mayor says ‘Time for Action’ on youth crime
Mayor Boris Johnson has launched a new action plan to help tackle the root causes of youth crime.

Build your own play space!
If you're aged 8 to 13, the government wants to hear your views on play and play areas as part of a national consultation on children's play.

Government’s £25 million boost for children’s culture
The Government has announced plans to ensure every child and young person in the UK has access to at least five hours of cultural activities each and every week.

Mayor's State of London's Children Report
Each year the Mayor publishes a State of London's Children report, which looks at the life of children and young people in the capital, compared to the rest of the UK.

Radiowaves Voice It! – free podcasting project from the Ministry of Justice…. Radiowaves, the schools podcasting network, and the Ministry of Justice are giving young people the chance to have their say as part of an innovative new project called ‘Voice It’. They are currently looking for schools and organisations to take part in the project….

Plans for new youth Olympics Games…! The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said yes to plans to put on a summer and winter Youth Olympic Games for 14 – 18 year olds from around the world. The IOC are worried that teenagers are loosing interest in the Olympics and hope that this initiative will help turn them back on…

Playing out - Find out good games and places to play, and share your favourite games with other London kids.

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