Steyning youngsters bemoan the fact they have "nothing to do in the evenings" (Argus, July 24). All they want is a coffee shop or a hut. Would it not be wonderful in this age of "someone must provide it for me" if these youngsters were to do it for themselves?

The police and parish council are sympathetic. Could not they and Steyning residents provide enough volunteers to help the young people to help themselves?

What fun they could have holding fund-raising events to make the money to purchase the materials to build and decorate whatever the kids themselves want. Hopefully, the council could be involved in the plans and give planning permission and the police in ensuring a safe environment.

I, for one, would be prepared to pay an entrance fee to see the result of the self-empowered project. Money from that open day (for which I am sure The Argus would give full publicity) could then be used to buy such things as tea, coffee and games facilities. Who knows, if those involved wrote to appropriate outlets, they might get some of the equipment they would like.

Think about it kids: Something positive for you to do in the holidays, in the evenings and at weekends and you would have what you wanted at the end of it.

One word of warning though: Don't let the adults take over. Just let them help you complete your project.

-Janet Gooch, Queens Park Rise, Brighton