SWINDON School of Gymnastics sent a strong squad of 10 adult members to the British Veterans Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

The annual competition saw 222 competitors from a 31 different clubs take part.

And the Stratton club returned home with two British champions.

Laurissa Hyner-Anderson and John Hall won their events and gold medal winners.

Peter Newton earnt himself a silver, while Jody Waldron, Lauren Cordingley, Izaac Turner and Christo Smallwood grabbed a bronze each.

They worked exceptionally hard with their coaches Chrissie Davies, Ashley Russell, Paul Turner and John Hall.

The gymnasts train between 3-8 hours a week and Hall said: “They are such a lovely bunch of people to work with who always provide a total friendly but professional training atmosphere.

“I am so proud of them all and we have all improved beyond recognition.”

“It’s just a shame they have no sponsor and have to fund everything themselves.”

Anyone interested in joining the club or becoming a sponsor should contact the administrator on 01793 480846 or visit www.ssggymnastics.co.uk.