THE achievements of nine remarkable young people have been recognised in the 2021 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards. In an online ceremony released today, Somerset Day, BBC Radio Somerset’s breakfast programme presenter Claire Carter congratulated the winners. Each young person has received a certificate and a gift voucher with support from the Rotary Club of Taunton, Somerset Day Community Interest Company, Avon and Somerset Police and Young Somerset. Awards were made in eight categories. ENTERPRISE.
Sophie Leith and
Gabrielle Harrison started a community newspaper which they delivered to residents of their village, West Buckland. Despite returning to school they continue to edit the publication and spend weekends delivering it to the appreciative readers. The nomination emphasized that Sophie and Gabrielle have not charged a penny for the paper but instead enjoy the positive impact their efforts have had on local residents.