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A man who volunteers at Formby library’s Rhyme Time for children has been given a prestigious Christmas Star Award by BBC North West Tonight.

Andrew Jackson, has Autism but has a special talent for sharing and remembering stories and rhymes, and has been using his skills for the past 6 months at the popular library. Andrew, 26, who lives in the village, has become a big hit with the parents and children at Formby library and does a rhyme time session once a week on a Friday morning.

On Friday, December 14th , BBC North West Tonight surprised Andrew at his normal session by presenting him with the special award after being nominated by his uncle, Steve. Andrew’s special award comes as Sefton Council’s Year of the Volunteer comes to an end.

Cllr Paul Cummins, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, said: “Andrew’s story really is special as he kindly volunteers his services at Formby library on a regular basis. “He uses his talent for remembering rhymes and stories and relays these back during the rhyme time sessions at the library – much to the delight of parents, children and staff. “He is a remarkable person and has become a firm fixture as a volunteer at the library as his help is widely appreciated across the whole council. It really goes to show volunteering is for everyone. “As a young man he epitomises everything wonderful about volunteering and it is a great pleasure to see him recognised by BBC North West Tonight in this fashion. Well done and a big thanks Andrew.”

The BBC NWT Christmas Star Award presentation to Andrew will be broadcast this evening (December 17th) on BBC1 from 6.30pm. Andrew Jackson, has Autism but has a special talent for sharing and remembering stories and rhymes, and has been using his skills for the past 6 months at the popular library.