Teens on air (this is an article written about one of my radio skills workshop that took place last year)
Teenagers have been taking over the airwaves thanks to a series of radio skills workshops.
The young people learnt about broadcasting and journalism during a free course at South Wimbledon Youth Centre in Haydons Road.
The week of sessions ended with the production an internet radio show featuring news, interviews and music.
Shazia Khadim, youth work manager at the centre, said that the course had given the teenagers a chance to express themselves and focus on issues that they thought were important.
“They’re building skills and confidence. It’s completely run by young people, so they can put their views and thoughts across,” she said.
About a dozen teenagers aged 13 to 19 were involved in the course, which took place last week and was part of a programme of summer activities for young people run by Merton Council
