Two more talented young people to receive cash awards

AS well as Emerald Baxter
another Thame gymnast, and a guitarist from Chinnor, are to receive Young Achievers Awards.

Joining Emerald at the special awards ceremony tomorrow at the Cornerstones Centre in Didcot, will be fellow Oxford School of Gymnastics pupil, 12 year-old Cosette Jackson, and musician, Matthew Hopgood from Chinnor.

Matthew plays the classical guitar at grade VI and as well as playing in his worship group in church most weeks, has a band with friends from school, who are currently composing their own material. He helps teach classical guitar and is currently working towards his grade VIII.

PHOTO: Cosette and her partner Sophie at a recent award competition – (Courtesey of Oxfordshire School of Gymnastics web site)