BONNIE Venning has been voted winner of the West Devon Play Forum's first ever Playworker of the Year Award, in recognition of her play work with children and young people in the area.

The Play Forum was set up in 2008 to promote and publicise the importance of play, and is supported by West Devon Borough Council's children's and young people's officer, Emma Gorbutt.

Bonnie was chosen by the forum committee from a number of nominations put forward by members of the group, for her work with the Fantastic Fun Club at St Andrew's Primary School in Buckland Monachorum, and for her contributions to the Princetown Youth Club and POP Project.

She undertakes voluntary work with children of all ages, bringing a positive attitude towards being adventurous and encouraging youngsters to plan their own play activities.

l Playworker of the Year Bonnie Venning, receiving her award from Cllr Mandy Govier, chair of West Devon Play Forum, with children from St Andrew's Primary School.