A LOCAL lad has been chosen to represent Greater Manchester in the St John Ambulance Cadet of the Year competition.

Gavin Wolstenholme, 16, of Downton Avenue, Hindley is one of 44 cadets in the final.

The final takes place at The Carnarvon Hotel, Ealing Common, London on the weekend of January 9-11.

The weekend will culminate with an awards ceremony on Sunday, January 11, when Peter Carver, St John Ambulance Commissioner in Chief, will present a cup and £300 to the winning cadet.

He will also present each cadet with a unique crystal souvenir and certificate.

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