A kind-hearted Streatham postwoman has scooped a top Post Office community award for the second year running.

Winnie Allen, 36, a volunteer youth worker at the Streatham Youth Centre in Conyer's Road, has been honoured for her efforts during the past year in setting up a personal and career development project for youngsters.

Winnie organised the scheme to help local young people develop their social skills and provide them with career information and guidance.

Ten young people took part in the pilot project and as a result one has returned to full-time education, another secured full-time employment and the others gained valuable interview experience and advice.

Winnie, of Babington Road, Streatham, received her award on a Thames riverboat.

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