ALMOST 100 children and young people in the care of Wiltshire County Council attended an awards ceremony at Longleat House on Saturday to honour their achievements.

All the young achievers were presented with certificates by Howard Taylor, of GWR FM, and spent the afternoon exploring the popular tourist attraction.

The annual Achievement Awards aim to recognise the success stories and build self-esteem among the 280 children and young people the county council is responsible for looking after.

Charlie Murray, from Calne, helped organise this year's awards and was also presented with an award.

The 19-year-old said: "These awards help to recognise the strengths and achievements of children in foster care and care leavers. Being given an award like this makes you feel good about yourself and makes you feel proud of what you have achieved."

Among the award winners were children and young people nominated for working hard at school and doing well at their football club. A group of foster children who took part in a percussion workshop aimed at 'drumming up' more foster carers in October was also nominated.

For more information about becoming a foster carer and adoption in Wiltshire ring 0800 1696321.