Community News in and around Sussex

Beat the Credit Crunch Save with the Credit Union and help your community. Through Credit Unions people learn how to manage weekly or monthly income and how to save as well as borrow. As a member of the Credit Union you can: Save your money (even £1/week builds up fast) * Get your money back when you need it* Take out a small loan (between £500 and £1000) * Help the community - the money deposited by members is available for lending to other members. For further information contact your local Credit Union in East Grinstead (01342 315440), Crawley or Burgess Hill.

Need money to organise a community event or activity? Do you live in West Sussex and are you between the age of 13 and 19? then get together with your mates and apply to the Youth Opportunity Fund to fund your initiative (£300 - £3,000)(youth.admin.office@westsussex.gov.uk).

Be inspired by V-inspired For all young people, be inspired by empowering other young people who will take up leadership. Have you got an hour or two to help, as you could make a big difference? Contact www.vinspired.com for further information....!

London 2012 Olympics If you are interested in being part of a girls volleyball team for the 2012 Games please call for further information. You need to be between the age of 13 -16. This is an opportunity of a lifetime....!