Entries

1. By submitting an entry in the competition, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions, which form the rules of the Competition.
2. This competition is open to UK residents (including CI & IoM) aged 16 – 20 inclusive, except employees of the Livity (we/Promoter), its agencies or anyone professionally associated with the competition & their families. If you are under the age of 16 on 5th February 2010 you will not be able to win the main prize. However, an additional secondary competition (with alternative prizes) is available to under 16s. If you are under 18, you must have the consent of a parent or guardian to take part in the Big Think and to accept the prize. If you are over 16 you must be free to travel to London for Saturday 6th or Sunday 7th March.
3. You may enter the both the main and secondary competitions online on Bebo’s Big Think page on Bebo: by posting a comment or message on the ‘Bebo’s Big Think’ profile page with your response to the question ‘What is the most useful conversation you’ve ever had or heard OR would like to hear about sex and relationships’, or by emailing it into hello@bebosbigthink.co.uk Your competition entry should be no more than 500 words. You can structure this how you like, but we would like it to be clear what your most useful conversation would be, have heard or would like to hear about sex and relationships. You may enter this competition as many times as you like.
4. Any entries/submissions received by us will automatically be entered into the competition and no other entry mechanic will be needed to be in with a chance of winning, as long as you fit into the age and region restrictions.
5. You will need to provide us with your contact details at the time of entering the competition (Full name, age, gender and contact number). The data collected for these purposes will be used solely for the purposes of this competition and its promotion.
6. The Promoter will own the copyright in all comments / feedback submitted, by entering into the competition you hereby assign to the Promoter all rights in such entries such that the Promoter (and third parties authorised by the Promoter) may use, display, publish, transmit, copy, make derivative works or podcasts from, edit, alter, store, re-format, sell and sub-licence and otherwise exploit your submissions for any purposes (for the full period of any rights).
7. The closing date for sending in your idea for the opportunity to be selected as a finalist is the 24th February 2010. All entries/comments must be posted / messaged online via the Bebo’s Big Think profile page or received by us at the email address set out above by 11:59pm (GMT). Please do not leave any submissions or entries to the last minute as we cannot be responsible for any technical errors or other issues outside of our control which may delay or prevent you from emailing us or posting your entry online by the closing time for the competition.

Prizes Main competition (People aged 16 or over on 5 February 2010)

9. For those entering the competition who are aged 16 or over on 5 February 2010, there will be six entries selected in total, 3 by males and 3 by females (unless the Promoter in its discretion decides to select more), and the people responsible for these entries (Winners) will be invited to the prize day in London. The Winners will be invited to London on 7th March for the prize day, where they will be involved in an afternoon activity, followed by a discussion group hosted by an agony aunt, then onto a music gig (nominated by the Promoter) in the evening. The promoter reserves the right to amend date/timings in the event of any unforeseen circumstances outside its reasonable control. The Promoter will give you reasonable notice of any changes.
10. If any Winner is unable to make the date or time of the prize day, then this will deemed to be a withdrawal from the competition, and an alternative entry

So 'Big Thinkers' you are once again being challenged by the Government to tell them what it is that you want. They've listened so far... so why not get involved?

The Minister for Youth Engagement and Citizenship, Dawn Butler wants to hear your ideas for the future and had this to say yesterday:

"This is a call to action. I want young people to have their say. Whatever their ideas, we will be listening. If young people want a Citizenship Day, opportunities to volunteer, or to have their say on the big issues like lowering the voting age to 16, they need to tell us. The new website we are launching today will give young people greater access to the funding and tools they need to get involved.

"Young people are often portrayed as disengaged, disinterested and distant. I know that is not true and many young people work hard – locally and nationally – to help those around them and are making a real difference in their communities.



"Now is the time for young people to drive Government forward."

The new online hub can be found at http://www.direct.gov.uk/joinin. You can access funding, information and local opportunities to support youth engagement. You can also check out the report that outlines the achievements of the Government in engaging young people to date.

For instance, did you know that there exists a 220 million pound Youth Opportunities Fund? A 4.5 million pound youth4u young inspectors programme and that the Govenment made a 272 million pound investment in the MYPLACE programme?

In total over 700 million pounds has been invested in delivering activities for young people, allocated by young people like you!

So check it out and use your voice to tell them what you want and be heard.


www.direct.gov.uk/join

Join the twitter page @tweet2joinin

Hello all,

We wanted to let you know that on Thurs, 14th January Number 10 Downing Street is inviting you to join a live web chat on careers.

Hosted by the 1st ever winner of the UK Apprentice, Tim Campbell, along with special guests including the Cabinet minister Yvette Cooper, Number 10 is offering you the chance to put your questions to their guests and businesses from around the UK on how to map your future career and secure great internships and apprenticeships.

They will be able to help you with useful pointers like; what help is available to you, how to prepare for an interview and what you can offer to a business as a young person.

If you feel like you have something worth talking about - then make sure you get involved and see what a difference you can make!

- To find out more go to the Number 10 website: www.number10.gov.uk

- Watch the webcast from 2pm and join the web chat from 2:45pm on Thursday, 14th January.