Welcome to the livesimply e-newsletter for those working with young people and young adults. This is a monthly resource for sharing news, resources and ideas on how to bring the livesimply challenge alive for young people.

We would really like to feature your work in next month's edition, so please contact us.

Have you made yours yet?

Don't forget to get your promises online at livesimply:promise so that everyone can see what you're up to and join in too. Here are a couple of favourites this month.

"I will play less on my computer & laptop." (Pawel)
"I will not use the TV unless I want to watch something interesting but I want 10 other people to do the same." (Tomasz, pupil St. Richards Catholic College)

Limited Edition I've Promised Badges!

We've decided to congratulate people who upload promises onto the website by giving out exclusive livesimply badges!

All you need to do to get your hands on these is to download the form and email it back to us when it's completed. We'll do the rest.

In-depth stories (get inspired and get some good ideas here)

Peacemakers take to the streets of London

As part of their livesimply promise to do three campaign action this year, the 'We are the Peacemakers' group from Yorkshire Martyrs High School and Arts College got down to London on June 2 to tell the G8 leaders "The World Can't Wait". Read the story in their own words.

Buckingham young people lead the parish effort

Young people have been heading up the St Bernadine parish effort for livesimply this year. Displays, lunches and writing to their MP have all featured in the past 6 months. Read more about what they did and how they did it here.

Taking on the challenge in Jersey

Beaulieu Convent Secondary School, Jersey, have taken up the livesimply challenge. School chaplain Marta Pugsley reports.

Westcliff-on-Sea taking a graphic approach

St. Bernard's High School and Arts College have been spreading the word about livesimply to prospective students, getting active on the recycling front, and petitioning their MP to get rid of standby functions on TV. We spoke to the head of RE, John Honeyands.

Bitesize News

Fran goes Fairtrade in Northampton Cathedral We hear that A-level student Fran Deboo from the Cathedral parish over there has set up a fairtrade stall. We re not sure of the details, but we'let you know the hows and whens as we get them.

Welsh promise tree We hear two parishes in Penarth and Dinas Powys have set up a Promise Tree, kick started by some confirmation candidates. Well done to Sheila Collins for organising this.

South Gateshead all crazy about livesimply We hear Alex Morgan, the deanery youth worker in South Gateshead, and her band of excited young people are livesimply crazy. More details as we get them.

St John Fisher, Harrogate still living simply We hear school chaplain Sarah Anteney is keeping livesimply's profile high in Harrogate. They're looking forward to a livesimply-themed day for Year 9 in July. We'll let you know how it goes, but we know it's going to be promise-led.

New resources

Livesimply t-shirts now on sale

Brand new t-shirts for the livesimply challenge are now available alongside the Mandela 'great generation' t-shirts. Mugs and shopping bags are coming soon! Find out how to get your hands on this year's coolest ethically-sourced clothing by clicking here.

Events for your diary

Coming up this month:

Youth Week in South Gateshead with a livesimply theme.

Aylesford Youth Festival 8 July with a livesimply theme

Bright Lights (Westminster diocese) 8-9th July will have livesimply speakers and activities

livesimply 6th form Conference Day, in Manchester on 14 March 2008, as well as the weekend-long event celebrating livesimply on 15 & 16 March.

More livesimply events

Facebook

If you or your young people and young adults are into Facebook, join the livesimply group now! More than 100 people have joined in less than a week for photos, stories, activities and discussions.

Next month we're launching a livesimply young adult bulletin. If you want to contribute or subscribe, please do!

Best wishes
The livesimply team

Contact us on: youth@livesimply.org.uk