A DANCE and film project designed to cater for young people in the Tidworth area is planned to start in April.

The project is to especially target youngsters in Ludger-shall and the Collingbournes who may not attend traditional youth clubs at present.

It is seen as a way of helping to reduce crime as well as helping the youngsters improve self-esteem and gain confidence .

It's also hoped it will build the interest of the whole community in the arts over the longer term.

In total, the project will cost £16,783 and the Tidworth Comm-unity Area partnership has backed it with a grant of £5,000 - subject to a level of funding allocation from Kennet District Council in the budget for the next financial year.

The project will last 32 weeks.

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