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Cwmbran County Councillor honoured by King in honours list
Julian Simon Davenne, aged 52, runs Chwarae Torfaen (Torfaen Play.)
The service is a free play scheme for children in the local area and has over 52 community provisions weekly.
Now founder and Cwmbran community councillor for Fairwater Julian Simon Davenne has been awarded British Empire Medal for services to the community.
Play leader Julian Simon Davenne with volunteers (Image: Julian Simon Davenne) Speaking of this achievement Julian said: 'I was pleasantly surprised Saturday Morning when the news came through.
'I have been working with young people over 30 years now.'
Julian explained what the group does: 'So, we offer play services seven days a week, and what we do is take on young people that volunteer empower them and give back to the community.
'It's a free service for families and a double-edged sword because there's support for children, families, and the community.
'We have a mixture of paid and unpaid volunteers.'
Play leader Julian Simon Davenne with volunteers (Image: Julian Simon Davenne) The group also provides support for children with additional learning needs.
Speaking of this Julian said: 'Every child is different and their needs. I work with parents and carers and adapt to change.
'We take on children with disabilities up to age 18.'
Children who rely on the play service (Image: Julian Simon Davenne) Julian credited the volunteers that make the service possible.
He said: 'I love the hustle and bustle of the staff, none of this possible without my team and volunteers past and present.'
The service looks after children aged five to eleven and provides for 2800 children across all its settings.
