The internet and mobile technologies are transforming the way we live and learn. The opportunities for creativity and fun are endless but there are also very real risks for young people. Safer Internet Day is an annual event in February aimed at promoting internet safety throughout Europe. In Leicestershire we have an annual esafety survey for Year 9 students which helps us to keep up to date with how young people are using the internet and the nature of the risks they face.

This month's Jitty meeting will actually be next month We'll be meeting at the Bobbin Factory on Thursday 2nd February, from 6pm-8pm. For more information contact us at info@thejitty.com

We are looking for hundreds of people to perform in Games Time - the most spectacular celebration of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in the East Midlands. This outdoor event features a fabulous oversized board-game brought to life by dancers, breath-taking carnival costumes, music and fireworks.

Find out how you can be involved when Games Time comes to Loughborough on 9 June.

The last Jitty meeting of this year is from 6-8pm on Thursday 22nd December at the Bobbin Factory in South Wigston. If you require further information or travel details (including availability of taxis) please contact us on info@thejitty.com

This months Jitty meeting is at the Bobbin Factory, 6pm-8pm on Thursday 24th November. If you've never been but are interested in taking part, contact us on info@thejitty.com

If you're aged 16-24 and live in the City or County, NHS Leicester City and Leicestershire County & Rutland would like your opinions about local sexual health services. Click the link above to take the survey and enter a prize draw for 50, 30 or 20 high street gift vouchers.

This month's Jitty meeting is on Thursday 27th October from 6pm-8pm at the Bobbin Factory in South Wigston. Any young people interested in contributing to the website are welcome to attend. For further information please email info@thejitty.com

Nominations for the Lord Lieutenants Award for Young People 2012 are now open! Click on the heading to see more details of the award and categories, and download nomination forms.

Glad you asked! Follow this link, and we'll explain..

Calling Staind fans in Leicestershire: We have two of their promo CD singles to give away as a prize; 'All I Want' and 'Believe', which is signed by the whole band! To win both singles you just need to answer this simple question:

What is the title of Staind's latest album?

Email answers to craig.lewis@leics.gov.uk by Friday 30th September, and we'll pick a winner at random the next day.