THREE years' hard work has paid off in style for a group of people who have worked together to transform Goodrington's Young's Park.

They have been awarded the first Green Flag for a Paignton park.

After a tremendous effort over the last three years from the council gardeners, council officers, local councillors and not least the park's volunteer groups, they have managed to secure this prestigious accolade for the park's quality.

Enthusiasm was not dampened by the weather as the unfurling ceremony took place in driving rain.

Present at the raising of the flag were Councillor Nicole Amil, Richard Taylor, Torbay Council leisure community development manager, council gardeners, park warden and members of Young's Park People and Goodrington Action Group.

For further information about Young's Park People contact Ruth Gorman on 01803 558771 or visit their website www.ypp.me.uk