THE Parkhouse Centre in Bude was packed to overflowing for the recent awards evening held by Community Action Through Sport (CATS), the Bude based charity which is now rolling out its ideas and diversionary sports programmes throughout the South West and beyond.

Introducing the evening, CATS Bude Branch Chairman Mr Jeremy Dowling said that over 150 young people from Bude and the surrounding area would be receiving awards this year: "They range from primary age children to late teens, and each of them has, through their own voluntary efforts, contributed something of significance to their community, school, village or environment."

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.