A GROUP of youngsters have been rewarded for their gardening skills and acting abilities.
Youngsters involved in the Chester-le-Street Impact Project are described as at risk of being expelled from their schools.
But, with the help of Community Education Service workers, the 15 and 16-year-olds have striven to turn the corner.
At Chester-le-Street's St Mary's and St Cuthbert's Parish Church on Thursday, Dwayne Burrell, David Pattinson and Steven Bristow received certificates for their work tidying up the borders in front of the church.
Seven other teenagers have been given drama certificates at Chester-le-Street Youth Centre for a mini-show that demonstrated what they thought of the Impact Project, compared with school.
Anthony Costello, Diane Littlewood, Amy Natress, Joanne Mickle, Kirk Nicholson, Philip Cree and Kirsty Richardson collected their certificates last week.
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