Wokingham

Some 70 young people from different organisations in and around Woodley have just been presented with awards at the Bulmershe Leisure Centre for their high achievements in activities ranging from first aid to aviation studies and community volunteer work.

The awards ceremony which took place on November 25, was organised by Kay Nicker, youth worker at Bulmershe Youth Club and certificates were presented to the young people by both Cllr. Annette Drake, vice chairman of Wokingham District Council and the mayor of Woodley Cllr. Tony Mattingley.

Young people’s organisations that took part include The Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme, Woodley Boys Brigade, Woodley Activity Group, Woodley Airfield Youth Club and Woodley Air Training Corps.

Kay Nicker said: “We are all immensely proud of the achievements of our young people, some of whom have learning difficulties and disabilities. You just needed to see the smiles on all their faces that night to know how important it was to them all.”

Cllr Annette Drake said: ”Woodley’s young people have so much to be proud of and my congratulations go to them and everyone involved with this event.”

Wokingham District Council