TALENTED youngsters flaunted their gifts and abilities at a special contest last week.

Students at Dorcan Academy in Swindon had been practicing their singing, dancing, and other skills for weeks before going head-to-head against their peers in a special X Factor Talent Show on Thursday night.

Tickets were a sell out for the 7pm show, with tickets going fast from the reception desk during break time and with friends and family crowding for a seat to see their friends and loved ones strut their stuff.

Despite stiff competition, girl group Ash and Bill won the final prize and took the trip of a lifetime when they had a ride in a stretch limousine around the town.

In a message on Facebook, one of the organisers said: “All our students did very well. Special congratulations to the year 9 group, Ash and Bill.”

The group who took the ride included Ashleigh Moyle, Billie Jo Francis, Sydney Newham, Jade Dwane, Jessica Ellison, Megan Willis and Shannon King.

The limousine was provided by 1st Stretch executive car hire.