A man who has battled memory and mobility problems after a head injury has been named adult learner of the year in Wandsworth.

The Wandsworth Lifelong Learning Awards recognised the borough's highest achieving adult learners in a variety of subjects including business administration, information technology, numeracy, book-keeping, literacy and English for speakers of other languages.

Sinan Dumano, a student at community venue Battersea Chapel, was named Wandsworth Council's 2012 Adult Learner of the Year.

Mr Dumano sustained serious head injuries a few years ago, which affected his memory and mobility.

However, he overcame these challenges to successfully complete courses in literacy and information technology.

As well as actively supporting and encouraging others to learn, Mr Dumano clocked up a 100 per cent attendance record while completing the two courses.

The 41-year-old said: "Receiving this honour is the best thing that has happened to me in the last 12 years.

"Winning an award like this is not something that happens every day so I am going to hang on to that.

"I am also going to hang on to the new chance that this course has given me."

For more information visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/adulteducation or call 020 8871 8626 for a brochure.