YOUNG people in Daisy Hill are playing their part in stamping out bullying by writing and starring in a special film to raise awareness of the issue.

Year Five youngsters at St James' CE Primary School in Daisy Hill were approached to make the film by a young people's organisation which has received Children in Need funding to tackle bullying and hate crime.

Halliwell-based Harmony Youth Project has launched B-Free and teamed up with the primary school to make a short film about inclusion.

Charlie Barrett, project manager, said: "We at Harmony have an excellent record in facilitating provision for disadvantaged young people in Bolton and surrounding area.

"We are pleased to have recently been awarded three years funding to run a series of exciting new projects tackling hate crime and bullying with young people. "

As well has helping and supporting those affected by hate crime and bullying, Harmony is running a campaign to educate people about the impact such behaviour can have on people, including the film.

The film was directed by George Ellis, who said: "It was a pleasure working with such fantastic children, they really are children to be proud off".

Mr Barrett said: "Projects include production of a short film about inclusion, diversity and integration along with workshops helping young people to be computer literate."

He added: "Through our projects, we want to raise awareness of hate crime and bullying, the forms it can take and the effects it can have on young people.

"We will be exploring the possibility of becoming a hate crime reporting centre to support young people to report a hate crime incident meaning they don’t have to go directly to the police if they don’t want to."

Bolton College students have designed special artwork for the project.

As well as running the anti-bullying project, Harmony also runs a range of different workshops and drop-ins for young people who can take part in multi-media projects, such as music and also dance.

It also provides information meetings and directs young people looking for advice and guidance to appropriate services.

Charlie said: "If you’re interested in volunteering with us or getting involved in our work, we’d love to hear from you.

"We at Harmony are especially excited about our partnership with Children in Need and are looking forward to bigger and better ideas reaching reality.

"For more information about our projects, please call 01204 496161."

The film can be viewed on www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiHJprKVXZ0&list=LLM1ainHzrIYnzzvqDnAzRvQ