Flash Ahhhh...

Well done to the young people of FLASH who held a photography exhibition at Plymouth University on Thursday 26 May.

FLASH came about as a direct result of South West RAP members identifying youth involvement as one of their six local priorities. The project gave young people the opportunity to gain new skills and be at the forefront of bringing about positive improvements to the communities in which they live.

Through engagement in the project young people recorded their likes and dislikes on and around the St Budeaux and Barne Barton areas of Plymouth using digital cameras. After taking these photographs, sessions were run looking at:

• Why did we take that particular photo?
• What is it that we do/don't like?
• What could turn a dislike into a like?

Young people were then supported to work through how they might be able to turn their 'likes' into 'dislikes' and which people or organisations  they might need to speak to to make that happen.

These findings were presented alongside their chosen photographs at the exhibition. Young people invited Affinity Sutton staff along with local politicians and other influential members of the police, school and community.

Alison Seabeck MP commented; "Really impressive photos and young people – can’t wait to see their next project. This should happen in other areas too."