YOUNGSTERS in Ipswich will be putting themselves on show as they help raise money for a good cause on Monday.The 16 to 25-year-olds from The Foyer independent living centre, based on Ipswich's Star Lane, are taking part in their very own version of Big Brother and will be locked inside a lounge for 30 hours.
YOUNGSTERS in Ipswich will be putting themselves on show as they help raise money for a good cause on Monday.
The 16 to 25-year-olds from The Foyer independent living centre, based on Ipswich's Star Lane, are taking part in their very own version of Big Brother and will be locked inside a lounge for 30 hours.
The event has been organised to help collect funds for a school in Burbulesti, Romania, which the town's young people have already raised more than £100 for earlier this year.
During Monday's challenge they will be recorded on CCTV as they complete a variety of tasks, including continuously knitting a scarf, from midday until 6pm on Tuesday.
Anyone can watch the event by paying £1 at The Foyer, or they can pledge a donation to support the cause.
The money will then be used to buy a computer and PE equipment for the Romanian school.
Penny Contreras, training support worker at The Foyer said: “The CCTV pay-to-view footage is certainly going to make interesting viewing and we welcome visitors to come down and pay £1 to catch a glimpse.
“As well as raising money for a worthy cause, the residents are also going to learn valuable life skills at the same time.”
For more information call Penny Contreras on 01473 297375.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here