I WOULD like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to all of the nominated candidates in the first Community Award for Broadway.

I was fortunate enough to be this year's lucky winner of the award and would like to thank all of those people who voted in my favour.

A special thank you to Dr Walter Wentz for his enterprise in suggesting ways of thanking people, such as myself, for doing something they thoroughly enjoy doing.

I do not feel that I am any more deserving than any of the other dedicated people in our lovely village. We are rich indeed with such lovely people, and especially the parents and supporters of the Youth Centre, who have given so much, time and support over the years.

Once again, my heartfelt thanks.

BETTY PHILLIPS, Bredon View, Broadway.