SWIMMING: A string of Wyre Forest Swimming Club youngsters have been presented their ASA preliminary competitive start award.

The training enables them to dive in from blocks at the deep end of the pool and from the pool deck at the shallow area.

Among the successes in the club's junior three group are Scott Allin, Sam Birch, Eliza Bradley, Josh Bradley, Bethany Chase, Natalie Chase, Alex Chesterton, Sophie Dunlea, Alexa Fletcher, Maria Haigh, Richard Harrison, Liam Hemingway, Alex Hoult, Sophie Jones, Chloe Keen, James Lippitt, Harriet Noakes, Zara Oliver, Faith Ross, Emily Shiels, Aaron Smith and Ryan Thorogood.

The swimming club are looking for new members whether they are new to the sport or more experienced.

Anyone interested can call Carole Walters on 01299 825769.