An Esher woman who set up a new toddler group for the community has come runner-up in an unsung heroes award.

The 2009 National Recognition awards praised Jenny French and presented her with a certificate and £20 voucher, awarded from the organisers, Recognition Express Ltd.

Minister of the Esher Green Baptist Church, Lee Johnson, nominated Jenny for setting up a new toddler group in the Lower Green area of Esher and for her involvement with the community centre.

Mr Johnson said: “Jenny has spent the last few years of her life working hard and giving much of her time to help other people in and around the communities of Esher.”

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