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[k i s s_m e]

i am 14 years old and live in skelmersdale (near wigan) (nearish liverpool). i have been told that i need a hobby and could really do with some extra cash. i am confident and easy to get along with and talk to. please email me if you can help me. thank yu

[spudqueen]

Hi there, I don't think there's many jobs you can do at 14, though you can do a paper round (you need to be 13 to do this). You need to ask around your local shops to see if they would be willing to take you on on a Saturday, but nowadays many won't until you're 16. Hobbys are a bit different - what are you interested in? There's the Air Cadets (starting age 13), then there will be local bird watching groups, dance groups/lessons. You need to find something you're interested in, no good collecting stamps if you like being outdoors! You could also pop along to your local library to see what local groups there are, one of them may take your fancy.

[banned-dot]

A hobby that pays is not easy to find at 14, why don't you ask at the Silver Birch if they need a glass collector, you could call in at the Ecumenical centre and see what they are up to , there is always something going on there.

[VillageVicar]

My daughter is involved in Girl Guides and Ballet. She also participates in a French conversation group once a week. Both she and my son help me at our local hospice and in three of our community nursing homes. My daughter started at the homes when she was 13.

I don�t know if any of these ideas appeal to you. However, if they don�t, you may wish to speak with your school adviser. In addition to music and sports activities, they �may� have a local radio scheme in which you may participate.

My son has had a newspaper round for the past 4 years. He also participates in a Karate class once a week. He has recently ended piano lessons and is looking forward to starting guitar lessons in November.

I hope some of these thoughts inspire you. I also agree with 'banned-dot.' You may find numerous activities from either your local church or synagogue.

I�m proud of you for seeking ideas in such a creative manner. Well done you!

I wish you every success

Fr Bill