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Dartford teenagers Vicky Fletcher and Ronnie Goode earn praise for helping children at Central Park

A pair of teenagers have become an internet sensation for devoting their time to help young children at a playground in Central Park.

Vicky Fletcher, 15, and Ronnie Goode, 17, have been visiting the swings every day after they helped to settle children squabbling over use of the equipment.

The duo have organised the group by getting them into lines and timing them to ensure no child is left out.

And their selfless exploits have not gone unnoticed after it was posted on Dartford Gossip Facebook page where it has received nearly 1,300 likes and has been shared 104 times.

Vicky helping children at the swings in Central Park
Vicky helping children at the swings in Central Park

Vicky, a Dartford Science Technology College pupil, said: "I've been going down about nine days now. We noticed the children were arguing about using the swings so we got them into lines and made sure everyone got a turn.

"The response has been amazing, I've never had any amount of likes or comments on a Facebook post before."

Ronnie added: "As teenagers we don't get the best reputation so to be judged for something nice where no-one is messing around is nice.

"We've had many parents and children come up to us and say thanks which is great but for us it's about putting smiles on the faces of the younger generation.

Vicky Fletcher and Ronnie Goode
Vicky Fletcher and Ronnie Goode

"We make sure they get the same amount of time."

And as well as ensuring no arguments break out under their watch, the teens also helped a young boy who suffered a nasty cut when he was accidentally hit with a scooter.

Vicky added: "On Sunday, a boy suffered a cut behind his ear so I went to the cafe to see if he had any ice cubes but they couldn't help him.

"We live close by so I took him back to mine so my mum could help him."

The Good Samaritans were highlighted on the Dartford Gossip page by Facebook user Emma Berry.

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