Darlington Gymnastics Club enjoyed success at a recent regional championships - winning two team awards.

They returned from the Saltburn Novice and Sport for All Championships having won gold in the under-10 boys and silver in the under-10 girls while the team also picked up several individuals medals.

John Prior won a gold in the ten and under category while clubmate Peter Piccau took a silver in the same section.

The other medalists were Josh Giblin who won silver in the boys under-10s while Tom Middlemass won bronze.

The gold medal-winning under-10 boys team comprised of Josh Giblin, Danny Smith, Tom Middlemass and Robert Murray.

The under-10 girls who won a silver were Susan Bowes, Laura Pattison, Victoria James, Sarah Taylor and Hannah Smith.

Also competing for Darlington were Ashleigh Moss, Charlotte Plumb, Kathryn Binks, Samantha Corner and Laura Oliver.

The club are looking forward to competing in the NEGA Championships, held next month in South Tyneside. Last year the club won a gold and silver medal and are hoping to defend those titles.

* Tomorrow club members are bag-packing in Darlington's Marks and Spencers from 10am-4pm.