Blackburn College Young Speakers 2009-2010

Blackburn College Young Speakers are very enthusiastic and ready to get going with campaigns and presentations! We all had fun in Eskdale and the practice was useful as some speakers will be giving their first presentations on New Students Day! We couldn't do what we do without Alex and Jane =D

School: Blackburn College (BB2)

21 people have done actions 1312 times and posted 42 things inspiring 82 people to use their simple everyday actions to change the world

Combined Group Action Tracker

Actions we've done most

Between July 01 2009 and NOW members of this group tracked these actions:

	#007 Plant a tree	68 times done
	#041 Hug someone	51 times done
	#097 Say thanks	46 times done
	#005 Smile and smile back	39 times done
	#069 Shut down your computer properly	35 times done
	#101 Make someone smile	29 times done
	#031 Turn off the tap whilst you brush your teeth	27 times done
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	#012 Turn off appliances at the mains	26 times done
	#001 Decline plastic bags wherever possible.	22 times done
	#006 Take public transport when you can	22 times done
	#091 Take the stairs	22 times done
	#021 Turn off unnecessary lights	21 times done
	#122 Don't charge your phone overnight	21 times done
	#034 Buy fairly traded products	20 times done
	#040 Join something	20 times done
	#024 Put your gum in the bin	19 times done
	#023 Have more meals together	18 times done
	#046 Use both sides of every piece of paper	18 times done
	#052 Recycle waste paper	18 times done
	#120 Give lots of compliments	18 times done
	#033 Recycle your books	17 times done
	#060 Remember people's names	17 times done
	#084 Smile when you answer the phone	17 times done
	#100 Fail	15 times done
	#014 Spend time with someone from a different generation	14 times done
	#016 Give your change to charity	14 times done
	#080 Choose your friends wisely	14 times done
	#109 Layer up	14 times done
	#105 Switch things off when you leave the room	13 times done
	#017 Try watching less TV	12 times done
	#028 Seize the moment	12 times done
	#055 Use a biro from start to finish	12 times done
	#112 Go to more parties	12 times done
	#125 Talk rubbish to your parents	12 times done
	#038 Don't overfill your kettle	11 times done
	#003 Fit at least one energy-saving light bulb	10 times done
	#037 Let at least one car in on every journey	10 times done
	#110 Cook a meal from scratch	10 times done
	#111 Love your stuff	10 times done
	#113 Ask “Why?”	10 times done
	#119 Play	10 times done
	#009 If it says 30mph, do 30mph	9 times done
	#018 Learn to be friendly in another language	9 times done
	#058 Pull the plug on mobile phone chargers	9 times done
	#067 Share your lunch with someone	9 times done
	#086 Avoid waste	9 times done
	#130 Knit with someone	9 times done
	#036 Take time to listen	8 times done
	#039 Shop locally	8 times done
	#057 Enjoy a Fairtrade brew	8 times done
	#059 Praise people	8 times done
	#061 Speak rather than email	8 times done
	#066 Take breaks	8 times done
	#077 Show empathy	8 times done
	#085 Support small businesses	8 times done
	#011 Get fitter, feel better	7 times done
	#019 Learn one good joke	7 times done
	#078 Photocopy on both sides	7 times done
	#104 Stand up for something	7 times done
	#118 Don't sing in the shower	7 times done
	#124 Don't worry if you make a mistake	7 times done
	# Keep in touch with old friends	6 times done
	#010 Turn your thermostat down by 1º	6 times done
	#050 Do something for nothing	6 times done
	#064 Recycle your printer cartridges	6 times done
	#098 Spread the word	6 times done
	#121 Stop junk mail	6 times done
	#128 Involve everyone	6 times done
	#004 Learn basic first aid	5 times done
	#025 Use a mug not a plastic cup	5 times done
	#030 Bake something for a friend	5 times done
	#054 Don't be an ideas killer	5 times done
	#063 Practise good manners	5 times done
	#093 Don't judge someone by the job they do	5 times done
	#049 Learn more, do more	4 times done
	#056 Start a car pool	4 times done
	#072 Lose the plastic cup	4 times done
	#079 Give up some spare time	4 times done
	#103 Grow something and eat it	4 times done
	#108 Be friendly in sign language	4 times done
	#114 Love where you live	4 times done
	#123 Don't start a war	4 times done
	# Hear people out	3 times done
	#013 Recycle your mobile phone	3 times done
	#015 Register online as an organ donor	3 times done
	#032 Do something you think you can't do	3 times done
	#044 Report dumped rubbish to your council	3 times done
	#074 Turn away from your screen and... blink	3 times done
	#117 Read with a pal	3 times done
	#131 Add your own action	3 times done
	# Brush my teeth 2 times a day	2 times done
	# Don't litter	2 times done
	# Get a library card	2 times done
	# Have a shower instead of having a bath	2 times done
	# Hold the door for people when you can	2 times done
	# Make Someone a Mixtape/Playlist	2 times done
	# Make your own bed	2 times done
	# Tell someone you love them.............x	2 times done
	# Turn of the lights in your classroom when no one is in it	2 times done
	# WATCH LESS TV	2 times done
	# cheer some1 up if they feel a bit down	2 times done
	# do not use a car!!!	2 times done
	# don't put gum on the streets	2 times done
	# don't watch t.v for 24 hours	2 times done
	# eat quickly	2 times done
	# go on the ''we are what we do'' website	2 times done
	# go to the cinema	2 times done
	# i have watched the news at least once a week	2 times done
	# listen to some music	2 times done
	# say thanks	2 times done
	# shout out " i did it!"	2 times done
	# speak to your other friends not only your best friends!	2 times done
	# spend time revising	2 times done
	# use a computer	2 times done
	#027 Pay more when you buy at charity shops	2 times done
	#029 Recycle your computer	2 times done
	#043 Grow something with a child	2 times done
	#083 Learn to save a life	2 times done
	#088 Get off one stop early	2 times done
	#102 Walk your dad	2 times done
	#106 Test your teacher	2 times done
	#115 Teach your granny to text	2 times done
	#116 Find out about your food	2 times done
	#127 Recycle your toys	2 times done
	# BE HONEST	1 time done
	# BE MORE KIND TO YOUR COUSIN	1 time done
	# Be kind to IT support	1 time done
	# Be weird to a stranger	1 time done
	# DO MY HOMEWORK	1 time done
	# Do not ask for a printed ATM receipt whenever possible.	1 time done
	# Don't Waste Food	1 time done
	# Don't bully bins	1 time done
	# Don't judge someone before you get to know them..........x	1 time done
	# Don't waste paper when printing out pictures for homework etc etc etc?	1 time done
	# Don't waste time!	1 time done
	# Dont bite the Hand that feeds you	1 time done
	# Don’t tip the waitress; it’s their career choice.	1 time done
	# Eat all of your food at al times	1 time done
	# Encourage others to act positively	1 time done
	# HAVE TWO MINUTES OF SILENCE WHEN IT IS REMEMBRANCE DAY (WENESDAY)	1 time done
	# HUG SOMEONE (BUT NOT STRANGERS)	1 time done
	# Help your parents with something they dislike doing	1 time done
	# Learn to play a musical instrument	1 time done
	# Look after your electronics	1 time done
	# Play sports that you enjoy	1 time done
	# Play with somone	1 time done
	# RE-USE PLASTIC BAGS	1 time done
	# Raising language awarness	1 time done
	# Respect Your Elders	1 time done
	# SMILE AT SOMEONE	1 time done
	# STAY SAFE when walking to school and walking back	1 time done
	# Say OHH KINKY to everyone of your friends .x	1 time done
	# Say hello to as many different people as you can.	1 time done
	# Say thanks to that someone you know.	1 time done
	# Smile Everyday	1 time done
	# Socialise from far away	1 time done
	# Stop being Rudeboy/Rudegal	1 time done
	# Talk to someone in a diffrent language.	1 time done
	# Tidy my Computer table?	1 time done
	# To recycle	1 time done
	# anti bullying	1 time done
	# at least help a teacher once	1 time done
	# be kind	1 time done
	# be kind to my brother	1 time done
	# befriend an elderly person/neighbour	1 time done
	# co-operate with people	1 time done
	# create at least five actions to track	1 time done
	# do or watch somthing funny	1 time done
	# don't be rude	1 time done
	# dont laugh at disabled people!	1 time done
	# dont listen to bad comments people have to say	1 time done
	# draw an excellent picture	1 time done
	# get a lift from someone	1 time done
	# get fish pond at home	1 time done
	# help an elderly persom	1 time done
	# help someone	1 time done
	# join a club outside of school life	1 time done
	# join something in or out of school	1 time done
	# kiss someone forehead or cheek	1 time done
	# load the dish washer	1 time done
	# make someone join something	1 time done
	# read a book	1 time done
	# tell the person who you fancy that you love them	1 time done
	# think of a good joke	1 time done
	# tidy up your bedroom	1 time done
	# tidy your room	1 time done
	# track 10 actions	1 time done
	# track 15 actions	1 time done
	# walk everywere	1 time done
	# walk to school	1 time done
	# wash somthing	1 time done
	# watch a 2-d film	1 time done
	# watch a 3-d film	1 time done
	# watch a film	1 time done
	# wish someone a nice day	1 time done
	#035 Write to someone who inspired you	1 time done
	#042 Recycle your specs	1 time done
	#051 Find out where your lunch has come from	1 time done
	#053 Calculate your carbon footprint	1 time done
	#065 Pass our books around	1 time done
	#071 Practise mobile manners	1 time done
	#076 Use an email signature to cut down print outs	1 time done
	#082 'Aspire not to have more, but to be more.'	1 time done
	#089 Ring the IT help desk just to see how they are	1 time done
	#099 Know how you fit into the bigger picture	1 time done
	#107 Look closer	1 time done
	#126 Write a letter	1 time done
	#129 Speak football	1 time done

Isobel Hollings has given a presentation to 50 people 24 February 2010, 15:28
FairTrade Presentation.
I gave two presentations to AS students about FairTrade Fortnight, and encouraged them to participate in the big swap and swap one everyday item for a fairtrade item :)
Lauren Cooper has given a presentation to 16 people 07 February 2010, 16:28
My presentation to a tutor group at Blackburn College Sixth Form
I spread the WAWWD word in my college and got one tutor group to make posters for the money jar i gave them so they can complete the action 'give your change to charity'.
Lauren Cooper did the action "Plant a tree" 18 January 2010, 22:09
Blackburn College tree planting project
we organise and ran a project to plant a tree at our college and got people to come along. i gave a short speech to tell the spectators about the tree and we are what we do! we hope to spread the word of wawwd with it!
Lauren Cooper has given a presentation to 24 people 18 January 2010, 22:05
my presentation at ightenhill girl guides
i did a workshop with my guide unit at one of our meetings. we did a few actions together. one of them was to write a letter, and the girls wrote some really lovely things!

Louise Cross did the action "Use a mug not a plastic cup" and got 20 people to do it too. 01 March 2010, 10:01
GIANT INFLATABLE MUG!
Technically we aren't drinking out of it, but we are currently walking around our college building with a GIANT INFLATABLE MUG encouraging people to buy fairtrade tea and coffee. People are also donating money to the fairtrade foundation in order to have their picture taken with it! Encorporating two actions into one! :)
Isobel Hollings did the action "Be friendly in sign language " and got 10 people to do it too. 24 February 2010, 15:36
BSL
I taught my Pre-Teaching class basic sign language, like how to ask someone how they are :)
Louise Cross did the action "Cook a meal from scratch " 24 February 2010, 15:18
spaghetti bolognaise
i made my whole family spag bol from scratch, with a garlic bread for starter. it was lots of fun making it &i even did the washing up :)
Louise Cross did the action "Buy fairly traded products" 24 February 2010, 15:16
Fair Trade Stall
We are currently running a FairTrade stall selling lots of fairtrade chocolate, tea, coffee, cookies, jewellary and more! I bought a chocolate bar and lots of Geobars from the stall. Yummy :)
Louise Cross did the action "Hug someone" and got 1 person to do it too. 10 February 2010, 15:46
Just hugged Isobel
We hugged, it was fun :)
Louise Cross did the action "Teach your granny to text" 09 February 2010, 14:20
Gran texting me ahhh!
I've been teaching her for the past few months, but she text me out of the blue this morning if i wanted breakfast - which i did. Although seeing "1 new message - gran" on my phone will take some getting used to!
Louise Cross did the action "Read a story with a child" 09 February 2010, 14:16
Reading at School
I read a book with one of the students at a school i'm on placement at. Was lots of fun!
Louise Cross has given a presentation to 29 people 09 February 2010, 14:10
Our presentation at Blackburn College - FairTrade
As FairTrade Fortnight is soon, we did a presentation encouraging people to buy more fairtrade items and visit a stall which we will be holding selling fairtrade things :)
Lauren Cooper did the action "Bake something for a friend" 07 February 2010, 16:47
6 months picnic
for our 6 months celebrations, i prepared a little picnic for my boyfriend. we had candles and a blanket and a basket and some food and JELLY! it doesn't really count as baking, but it's the best i can do!
Lauren Cooper did the action "Join something" and got 1 person to do it too. 07 February 2010, 16:43
dance classes
i am an awful dancer but oh well!

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