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Ref: 158/08 6 May 2008

Helsby High School Wins Northern Final Of Young Consusmers Of The Year Competition

A team from Helsby High School has won the Northern final of the Young Consumers of the Year Competition.

Chris Simpson, Sarah Galley, Grant Goodband and Charlotte Beaumont took part as Cheshire champions after winning the county heat.

The competition helps young people to be aware of their responsibilities and rights as consumers and gives them essential life skills.

"Teams from across the North took part in the event which was staged in Manchester" said Executive Member for Community and Communications Nora Dolphin.

"They were all asked questions on a wide range of consumer related topics such as food and drink, safety and the environment and consumer law.

"After a nail biting final round Helsby were crowned Northern winners and they had booked their place at the national final.

"This will take place in Bournemouth in June and I hope to be there to give my support and wish them the very best of luck."

Richard Evans, headteacher at Helsby High School said: "The students displayed outstanding knowledge of consumer issues for their age and competed enthusiastically against the other teams.

"The competition lasted until the very last minute when one of our students answered the final question correctly, sending Helsby
into the final."

Tytherington High School came a close second and were just two points behind.

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Photo Caption: The winning team from Helsby High School who are preparing to take part in the national final of Young Consumer of the Year competition.

Notes To Editors: For more information please contact from Trading Standards Angela Jones on 01244 973675 or Sue Howell on 01244 976763, County Councillor Dolphin on 01606 852526 and Richard Evans Headteacher at Helsby High School on 01928 723551.