SOUTHEND Council has launched a project in a bid to come up with a list of “99 things to do before you’re 19”... and they want your help. 

The scheme - developed in partnership with Royal Opera House Bridge - aims to create opportunities for young people to increase their experiences before they reach adulthood.

The list is being created using the suggestions of young people as well as adults who have had experiences they value and can recommend.

Opportunities will then be developed to allow young people to tick these items off their list, and reach adulthood with rounded experiences.

Suggestions can be educational, in the arts, sport, social or in the voluntary sector.

Anne Jones, cabinet member for children and learning said: “As a seaside town we’re all familiar with the 99 ice cream, a staple of childhood. Well now we have another 99 – a bucket list of things we want to help every child experience before they’re 19 years old.

"Once we have our list we will be working with a range of organisations to help support children in ticking these experiences off their list.

"Through this programme we hope to support a future generation thrive and launch into adulthood with ambition, a sense of purpose and a positive outlook.

Go to the 99by19 Facebook page and add a comment, or contribute on Twitter or Instagram @99by19.

Responses should be sent by March 24.