New for 2007 - Xmas Factor Boot Camp

Young People in Nottinghamshire got into the festive spirit early this year when they attended The Xmas Factor Bootcamp, which was held on 26th October at the Old Library.

Young People worked with industry specialists from County Youth Arts to create dance, drama, song and rap performances highlighting messages about the following:

• respecting yourself over the festive season and throughout the year;
• making informed choices on relationships and sexual health;
• resisting peer pressure to have sex until you are ready or over 16,
• protecting yourself from the risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy if you are already sexually-active.

All of the performances were fantastic and of a very high standard.  It has been an extremely hard task for the judges to select 6 entries from the bootcamp and from individual entries to go forward to the Xmas Factor Competition.   

Xmas Factor Boot Camp 2007 Photographs

What is Xmas Factor.........?

Xmas Factor is a popular event which has been run by the Nottinghamshire Teenage Pregnancy Team since 2005. For the first two years young people were invited to write and perform songs that gave a strong delay message.  The young people were encouraged to perform the songs to the tune of well know Christmas songs.  

In 2007 the competition changed slightly and the Xmas Factor Boot Camp was created this  was a chance for young people to work with the County Youth Arts Team to create dance, drama, song and rap performances highlighting respect, peer pressure, the delay message and STIs.

Each year finalists are invited to perform in front of a live audience at the Xmas Factor event and a winner is chosen by a panel of judges.  It is also tradition that a celebrity guest makes an appearance at the event.  

Hopefully this popular event will continue to run for many more years and it will continue to promote the important messages of

• respecting yourself over the festive season and throughout the year;
• making informed choices on relationships and sexual health;
• resisting peer pressure to have sex until you are ready or over 16,
• protecting yourself from the risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy if you are already sexually-active.

Contact Details

For more information  about the competition please contact:

Jackie Ward, Teenage Pregnancy Co-coordinator
Unit 18, Botany Park, Botany Avenue
Mansfield NG18 5NF
Email: jackie.c.ward@nottscc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01623 627322

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