We like doing things in the area because we get to meet people. Irecently helped clean graffiti off walls and I've planted bulbs in thecommunity.
I go to Active Kids at the Gateway Centre, where we do circuit trainingand basketball, and I'm part of a children's gardening group calledLittle Weeds. I also go to Derwent Community School and enjoyafter-school activities.
This year, I've been part of starting the Gateway Centre cafe. My mumwas chair of the meetings and I asked if I could go with her. She saidthat I might get bored but I loved it. I had my own folder where I putall the minutes and people didn't leave me out of decisions. They evenasked me to open the cafe.
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