A NEW business run by young people lifted off today.
The new shop in Rushden High Street is being opened by Groundwork North Northants, Rushden Community College and the Police.
The idea of young people being involved in the setting up and running of a shop is designed to teach them life skills and give them experience of being in a work environment.
Cllr Barbara Jenney,wardmember for Hayden, said: “When I originally floated the suggestion,I had no idea it would receive such enthusiastic response from the agencies working with young people, local councillors, the police, East Northamptonshire Council and Rushden Town Council, Groundwork North Northants and most of all from Palmbest Ltd who have allowed us to use the old Seabrooks shop.
“We have been very fortunate in securing premises in the High Street.
“This project offers the young people involved a real opportunity to develop and learn skills for life.”
Each member of staff will nominate a local charity at the start of the project and the person who scores the most in the Apprentice style marking will donate the proceeds to the charity of their choice.
To kick start the shop project, the young people need good quality stock so if you have any items take them to 103 High Street, Rushden on Thursdays and Fridays.
The shop was officially opened at 10.30am today, by Malcolm Carter of Palmbest Ltd accompanied by funders of the project.
It will be open for six weeks from July 29 on Thursdays and Fridays, 10am- 4pm.
