AN eight-year-old is among a group of five Bovey Tracey youngsters recognised for their contributions to the community.

On Wednesday, they were presented with Young Citizen of the Year Awards at the annual town meeting.

Their number included Charley Fowler, a pupil at St Catherine's Primary School, Heathfield.

With teenagers Sam Oxton, Matt Godfrey and Kieran Harrison, Charley championed the case for a skatepark and worked for two years to turn the idea into reality.

They had to attend council meetings, organise promotional and fundraising events and help select the preferred suppliers.

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