AN awards evening for childminders has just been held.

The Awarding Rewarding Work ceremony was organised by Kirklees Council staff and held at Dewsbury Town Hall.

It was an opportunity for people to nominate a registered childminder for an award.

There were 44 nominations. All received engraved photo frames, bouquets, certificates and copies of nominations.

Speakers were Christine Renshaw, of Kirklees Early Years Service, and the mayor, Clr Margaret Fearnley.

Entertainment was by The Cadenza String Quartet.