A TALENTED flautist from Congresbury has scooped a prestigious award.

Ruth Harrison, aged 17, was a winner of the Two Moors Festival young musicians platform competition.

Musical youths from the region flocked to the contest, now in its 10th year, to showcase their talents, all hoping to come away with a �250 prize and a chance to take part in the festival’s main two-week event, later in the year. Ruth can now feature the highly-regarded achievement on her CV and will get to perform at a grand concert in October.