TALENTED men and women from around south east London have been rewarded for their excellent work abroad.

The hard work of six local people was recognised as they returned from their travelling Fellowships, which allowed them to expand their skills.

The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust award evening was held at the Guildhall, in central London, on Friday, June 14.

The trust, patronised by the Queen, is dedicated to encouraging talented people across the UK to work on projects overseas to broaden their talents.

It was set up in 1965, following Sir Winston Churchill's death, and acts as a living memorial to him.

This year's winners from our area, most of who flew out to the USA on eight week placements, are:

Bailey Hetty, of Stainton Road, Catford. She travelled to New Zealand to continue her work promoting inclusion for black deaf communities.

Paul Douglas, of Vernham Road, Plumstead. He travelled to the USA and Canada working in leadership training among police officers.

Matthew Greenall, of Millborough Crescent, Lee. He also travelled to the USA and Canada, to support British composers.

Fiona Bass, of The View, Abbey Wood, who travelled to Australia to continue her work on personal, social and health education.

Dr Vanessa Raymont, of Manor Way, Blackheath. She travelled to the USA to explore cognition and capacity in mental health cases.

Pherenice Worsey-Buck, of Springfield Avenue, Swanley. She also travelled to the USA to work on reforestation initiatives to improve urban living.

Fiona Bass, who teaches in Hounslow and went to St Catherine's secondary RC school in Bexleyheath, said she had thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

The 32-year-old said: "In Sydney I got to work with nurses and teachers to further my knowledge of my subject. I brought so much back with me, which I can now share with other teachers in the area. It was a fantastic experience."

July 9, 2002 12:00