A CASH boost of £175,000 will provide additional summer activities for youngsters in Lewisham.

The money from the Home Office will provide a range of new programmes for young people aged 12 to 19, including sports coaching, street dancing, DJing and music.

Deputy for culture Councillor Alyson McGarrigle said: “It is great news Lewisham Council has been given this money. The new programme has interesting and creative projects bound to help keep young people occupied and active during the summer.”

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