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Organisers invited for Wan Chai Summer Youth Programme

Non-profit making organisations in Wan Chai are invited to apply for funds to organise activities for young people in the district during the coming summer vacation, Chairman of the Summer Youth Programme District Co-ordinating Committee (Wan Chai), Dr Charles Koo, said today (Tuesday).

"Funds will be available for local groups to organise social, recreational and community activities for residents aged between six and 25.

"We hope the summer programmes organised can help young people to develop their potential, encourage them to serve the community and raise their sense of belonging," Dr Koo said.

The 1996 Wan Chai Summer Youth Progranine Grant will come from the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club's contribution and local fund raising activities. Last year almost up to $300,000 was allocated to 17 local bodies in organising more than 120 activities for 9,000 participants.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from the Wan Chai District Office which will assist in processing the applications.

Enquiries should be directed to the Wan Chai District Office, 21st floor, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai (Tel. 2835 1990).

Deadline for application is Friday, April 19.

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Water storage figure

Storage in Hong Kong's reservoirs at 9 a.m. today (Tuesday) stood at 80 per cent of capacity or 468.759 million cubic metres.

This time last year the reservoirs contained 390.289 million cubic metres of water, representing 66.6 per cent of capacity.

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