AN ACTIVITIES scheme aimed at reducing juvenile crime in disadvantaged areas is appealing for more sponsors.

The Youth Together summer holiday scheme for 11 to 15-year-olds will operate in East Malling, Snodland, Hadlow and north Tonbridge from Monday, July 28, until Friday, August 22.

Ruth Whyte, information officer for Tonbridge and Malling Council, said: "It has a real impact on juvenile crime in the area. The figures on youth crime have gone down year on year during the scheme."

Families in the four areas should receive a leaflet explaining the activities on offer and how to join, by the beginning of July.

Alison McCann, crime reduction assistant at the council, said: "The more sponsors we get, the more we can actually put on."

• Anyone interested is asked to contact Miss McCann on 01732 844522.