Chinnor young people receive Young Achievers Award 20/01/10

AS well as musician, Matthew Hopgood, mentioned yesterday
as a deserving winner of a 2010 Young Achivers Arts Award, a second young person from Chinnor has been recognised for her achievements in her discipline, swimming.

Charley Messenger, 14, from Chinnor, swims for Wycombe District swimming club. She has competed in numerous events over the past twelve months, winning medals at Wycombe, Milton Keynes and Reading. Charley’s level
of commitment is extensive, training six to eight times per week – getting up at 5am to train!

Both Charley and Matthew, along with three Thame gymnasts, received their awards at a ceremony yesterday January 19, 2010, at the Cornerstones Centre in Didcot.

photo: Matt Hopgood (right) and Charley Messenger (front left)