afternoon for North Village residents.

Community activists are leading residents of the neighbourhood in a cultural festival to illustrate the success of the past and possibility of success in the future.

Activist and chairman of the learning committee Joy Wilson-Tucker said the event is designed to turn North Village into the thriving community it used to be.

"Many important people came out of North Village. I think the young people now, think they have nowhere to go. It is to give them some sense of pride in the area,'' she said.

The young men and women who frequently hang out in the St. Monica's Road area were invited to help "pre-clean'' the area.

The last time North Village held a similar event to rejuvenate the neighbourhood, some young men and women complained that they weren't involved enough.

"So this time we're asking them to sort of pre-clean the area -- the broken glass, empty bottles.'' She said the action group has been trying to clean up that area and is trying to involve everyone.

Gombeys and other groups will parade from Government House on St. Monica's Road to Glebe Road, then turn back and parade again.

Afterward, during entertainment and games, guest speakers will talk with the residents about growing up in the area, changing the area and about the area in the past.

There will also be exhibitions on North Village.

Partners in the venture include Youth-to-Youth, PRIDE, National Training, Keep Bermuda Beautiful and others.

"The village used to be very tranquil,'' said Mrs. Wilson-Tucker.

When addressing the young people, she said: "We don't want to discard you. We want you to be a productive part, not a destructive part.'' Other speakers include a representative of the Health Department.

And Mrs. Wilson-Tucker wanted to specifically thank the area MPs -- Nelson Bascome, Ottiwell Simmons and Stanley Lowe. "They really worked hard and supported us the whole way.'' LATER FLIGHT FLY Later flight Passengers flying on British Airways this Saturday will leave for London Gatwick an hour later than usual.

BA district manager for Bermuda Philip Troake said: "We would like to remind passengers of the later departure time for the Saturday evening flight this week only.

"On October 28, flight BA 2232 will leave Bermuda at 8.50 p.m. instead of the usual time one hour earlier. The change is due to daylight savings time and it only affects the Saturday flight this week,'' he continued.

Mr. Troake added: "Check in time will begin at 6.30 p.m.. The service will arrive in London at 6.30 a.m.'' Passengers are advised to check the times on their tickets and, if there is any doubt, to contact their travel agent or British Airways at 1-800-AIRWAYS.