the Bermuda College.

The seventh annual Youth to Youth conference got underway last night when participants were treated to a variety of international food and entertainment, which included performances by the Gombeys, Portuguese Folk Dancers, the Empress Mennen Dancers and the Mandela Freedom Drummers.

This year's conference organised by Youth to Youth which promotes drug free living includes workshops on health and fitness.

During workshops today teenagers will tackle issues related to their generation, including how to cope with stress, dating and setting limits, alcohol free drinks and "What it is that makes boys different from girls.'' Guest speaker is fitness expert Ms Lisa Ritchie who will talk to students about the importance of maintaining good health and proper diet.

Mr. Mark Scharenbroich, a motivational speaker from Minnesota, is the special guest speaker tomorrow. He will conduct two workshops challenging students to live a drug and alcohol free life.

The conference ends tomorrow night with the annual dance.

PTA TO MEET CLB Children at risk will be the topic of discussion at the monthly meeting of the Bermuda National Parent Teachers Association on Monday.

The association, which invites speakers to address certain specific problems dealing with children in school will be lectured by Dr. Amy Swan, school psychologist for student services at the Department of Education.

Dr. Swan will discuss how parents can identify a child at risk and a parents role.

She will also talk about prevention measures on how to prevent problems occurring in school such as "having a child's vision checked'', Dr. Swan said.

"I will also be talking to parents about dealing with their own problems which at times is the source of the child's problems in school,'' she added.

"We are going to work on a school team process,'' Dr. Swan said. "When a student has problems more people trying to solve the problem leads to a more comprehensive and accurate solution.'' The meeting will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church in Paget at 7.30 p.m.

ROYAL OFFICIALS VISIT BERMUDA VIP An advance party from Buckingham Palace will visit the Island this weekend to lay the groundwork for the Queen's visit next March.

A Government House spokesman said Mr. Robin Janvrin, the Queen's Deputy private secretary will lead the Buckingham Palace party which will include six other persons responsible for security, baggage and travel arrangements.

They arrive on Sunday evening and leave early Tuesday morning and will stay at Government House.

Meetings have been scheduled with Governor Lord Waddington, Deputy Governor Mr. John Kelly, Royal visit coordinator Mr. Kenneth Richardson and other members of the Ceremonials committee.

AVOID ROAD WORKS TFC The Ministry of Works and Engineering has asked motorists to avoid North Shore Road between Barker's Hill and Dock Hill today.

The road will be closed from 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. North Shore residents can use the Dock Hill end of the road to gain access.

Work crews will be installing mechanical equipment for a sea water pumping station during that time.

LIQUOR STOLEN CRM Liquor worth about $360 was snatched from the Harrington Hundreds grocery store after thieves smashed their way in with a concrete block.

The burglars struck at around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, smashing a glass pane in the door. Once inside they took 10 bottles of Dewars White Label scotch whisky.

BUILDING ATTACKED CRM Police have reported an "attack'' on the St. George's health centre on Tuesday. A brick was thrown at the building while it was occupied, causing about $50 worth of damage to a louvre window.