Members of an Oxfordshire youth centre have won an Internet-ready computer to help them with their projects.

The 90-strong Thame Youth Centre is based at Lord Williams's Lower School in Towersey Road.

The computer, which was delivered to the club this week, comes from the BT Community Connections scheme, a nationwide initiative launched this year.

Youth leader Kev Jackson had to submit a 200-word letter telling the judging panel how the Internet would be useful to the group.

He told them: "The group advocates equal opportunities, open participation, healthy lifestyles, rights and responsibilities through activities including school clubs, music projects, mother and toddler groups, visual arts and young parents' groups."

He said the award would enable members to research projects, create posters and network with other youth groups and organisations.

Assistant leader Anna Penn said a lot of work would be done on healthy lifestyles and drug awareness.

She added: "I am sure it will be well and very profitably used by our members.

"We are very thrilled with the award."