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The PoGo Pack is now on Facebook
8 Feb 2010 - 20:33

Become a fan of PoGo on Facebook. Join in discussions, see the results of our polls, hear about special offers, and more.

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Ad campaign to reduce violence in teen relationships
15 Feb 2010 - 11:07

Following disturbing research by the NSPCC in 2009, an advertising campaign launches today to help to reduce violence against teenage girls. The adverts will target boys aged 13-18 urging them not...

Zip It, Block It, Flag It for internet safety
9 Feb 2010 - 21:42

Press coverage of the "Zip It, Block It, Flag It " digital code will begin in earnest from 9th February. It is designed as a simple message which parents can discuss with children on how to stay...

Microsoft now has a child protection button
9 Feb 2010 - 17:30

CEOP (the Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre) has teamed up with Microsoft to design an instant access button that will help children to stay safe on the internet. If you are using...

9th February is Safer Internet Day
7 Feb 2010 - 17:16

Safer Internet Day has been created to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. The topic for...

Comedians to re-educate teens about alcohol
18 Jan 2010 - 17:42

In a campaign titled "Why Let Drink Decide?", the Department of Children, Schools and Families has asked comedians to help to get the message across to teenagers about how alcohol makes them...

£200 available for kids to start a group
14 Jan 2010 - 17:00

The UK Youth Parliament's programme, No Messin', is giving children aged 10-14 an opportunity to get up to £200 to turn an idea into reality. They are looking for ideas that solve problems, such...

International Women's Day - events listing now open
12 Jan 2010 - 17:39

The 8th March every year is International Women's Day, which is a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women - past, present and future. It was first celebrated...

Thin girls at risk of osteoporosis
5 Jan 2010 - 21:20

New research by the Bristol-based "Children of the 90s" project suggests that teenage girls who are too thin are more likely to suffer from brittle bones in later life than girls who have higher...

Awards for 11-18 year olds who want to make a positive change
27 Nov 2009 - 16:31

CHANGEit recognises, supports, rewards and inspires young people in the United Kingdom who want to positively change the world around them.

The awards are designed to recognise the...

PoGo a finalist in the Herts Business Awards
27 Nov 2009 - 15:49

PoGo is proud to have been a finalist in the Hertfordshire Business Awards 2009 - Best Business Website. Although we didn't win, we feel it's a great accomplishment to have reached the finals....

Young people participate in the House of Commons
30 Oct 2009 - 11:12

Today is an historic moment for the House of Commons. Over 300 young people aged 11-18 who were elected as members of the UK Youth Parliament will be debating in the House of Commons chamber. It...

YWCA conference on binge drinking amongst girls
20 Oct 2009 - 10:36

On Wednesday 21st October, the YWCA is holding a conference to consider what can be done to tackle the problem of young women binge drinking. Speakers who are leaders in their field and delegates...

PoGo a finalist in the Herts Business Awards
16 Oct 2009 - 13:09

PoGo is proud to have been a finalist in the Hertfordshire Business Awards 2009 - Best Business Website. Although we didn't win, we feel it's a great accomplishment to have reached the finals....

Children's stomach pain can be imagined away
12 Oct 2009 - 12:25

Up to one-in-five children are estimated to suffer from frequent, unidentifiable stomach pain. New research suggests that children can be taught to "imagine away" the pain through the use of...

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