PROUD bosses at British Aerospace are giving talented staff a cash boost through a sporting awards scheme.

Four workers at the company's Samlesbury site have just received extra money to help them in their bids to achieve national and international success in a variety of sporting circles.

The foursome, speedway ace Jamie Isherwood, gliding expert Alan Duerden, motorbike champion Craig Kelly and dancing queen Linda Jackson, have all received an award through the scheme to cover costs and buy equipment for their chosen sport.

Jamie will use the money to further his ambitions with the Belle Vue Aces Colts Speedway team, Alan in gliding competitions, while Craig will compete in the Aprillia RS250 Trophy Challenge racing and Linda in Latin and ballroom events.

Awards co-ordinator Steve Seed said: "We get a very diverse selection of applications which reflects the wide variety of skills our employees possess."

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