Stephen shows skills for medal

A Street trainee has scooped a top award at the national final ofthe UK's biggest construction skills competition.

Stephen Marks, who works at Millfield School in the village, wonthe bronze medal in the Painting and Decorating category inSkillBuild last week.

As one of the four finalists to share third place in thecompetition, Stephen was also presented with a Crown TradeApprentice Decorator of the Year 2010 medal by Liz Hickson,marketing director at Crown Paints, and will receive a cheque forPounds 250.

Mr Marks said: "It feels fantastic to have won a medal at the UKfinal of SkillBuild and to be named as one of the best constructiontrainees in the country.

"The competition at this level is fierce, so to come out on topand demonstrate the expert skill and experience I have attained isamazing.

"Winning a competition like SkillBuild really helps to boost yourconfidence and I know I've made all of those who supported me,including my employer, very proud. Hopefully it will be the firststep to a promising career in the industry."