25 June 2009

The cream of the borough's youngsters were rewarded during glitzy ceremonies. Redbridge teens were amoing 200 from east London who were presented with medallions at the Jack Petchey awards in the Kenneth Moore Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford, on Thursday and Friday. The winners were nominated by youth and sport groups across the borough for sporting, academic and personal prowess. Many had overcome challenges to reach personal goals, been highlighted as role models for younger children or were classed as the best performers at their chosen sport................Karate kids Jack McAllister and Dominik John were praised by tutor Marie Anonuevo, of the Kaizen Academy for sports development, for their dedication..............................(read on by downloading the image).