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Campaign

Campaigning is not difficult to do; it involves getting people with the same views together and finding a way to express these views to the people who can make a difference. One of the easiest ways to begin campaigning is to start a discussion with people to find out who has got the same views as you, then you can decide what action you want to take. For example; Liverpool based anti-tobacco youth group D-MYST successfully campaigned for smokefree sports stadia, including a petition of over 8000 local signatures, which resulted in both Liverpool and Everton FC deciding to make their stadia entirely smokefree. Remember you don't have to try to change something massive or to try to change the world, small positive changes can have an impact on many people.

If you have 2 minutes

Follow our links to sign our petition and email your MP.

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If you have 4 minutes

Join our Facebook page and help spread the word to your friends.

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If you have 8 minutes

Register on the site and start or join a discussion.

If you have 10 minutes

Take part in our poll and see how many people have expressed their views.

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If you have half an hour

Have a conversation with your friends / youth group / Class about the impact that the tobacco industry has had on you. Download our resource pack for some ideas on how to get things started.

You could also encourage people to send letters or emails to your local Councillor or MP to raise their awareness of the negative practices of the tobacco industry and how it impacts on young people across the world.

Don't forget that your concerns and views are important. You do not need to use long words, or try to impress people, if you write in a natural style being factual, polite and positive you have more chance of your letter being given attention.

If you are part of a youth group or a member of a school council, talk to your Youth Worker or Teacher about becoming involved with, or starting an anti-tobacco group (click on Handy Stuff for details of your local group).

Please let us know what you're doing in your area by emailing smokeandmirrors@smokefreenorthwest.org.uk. You can also contact us for any help or further information.