Local boy scoops top engineering prize

Local schoolboy, Thomas Broadbent came out tops at a prestigious awards ceremony held in London on 26th October at the Institution of Engineering & Technology. Thomas who was awarded an Arkwright Scholarship by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) was also singled out to receive a top prize by the ‘Year in Industry’ organisation. Thomas who is currently in the Sixth Form at Balcarras School, Cheltenham attended Cirencester Deer Park School when he was selected for his award. Thomas requested both schools have an equal share in the prize money. The ECITB took