Emma Anderson and Mark Constant started proceedings for Redditch Swimming Club in a Mercian League Gala at Leamington.

Both came third in the 100m individual medley.

The first win of the evening went to Nicola Strange in the 50m backstroke.

Dan Ruckwood followed suit in the boys' race.

The ladies open 100m butterfly was won by Rachel Jones who came second in the 100m backstroke.

In the boys' 100m freestyle, John Slaughter came a commendable second.

Mark Constant came second in the 100m backstroke, followed by Phillipa Bussey who also came second in the 10 years 50m breaststroke.

Nicola Strange gained her second win of the evening in the one length fly.

Sam Holtom powered to first in the 12 and under freestyle followed by Amy Edwards who won in the 14 and under breaststroke.

In a purple patch for Redditch, Emma Anderson then claimed the honours in the 100m free.

The remaining win of the evening went to the girls' open medley relay team.

A fine result with Rachel Jones, Emma Anderson, Amy Edwards and Charlotte Cassidy- Morris competing.

Amy and Charlotte were swimming up age groups to make up the team and contributed significantly to the result.

Leanne Savage and Craig Newton also contributed with second places.

A fine team performance could not have been achieved without good supporting swims from Francesca Cassidy-Morris, Matthew Crowe, Jonathan Webb, Natalie Hooper, Jamie Walker, Scott Newton and Simon Whitmore.

Final positions: Haden Hill 209 points; Wyre Forest 201; Leamington 201; Redditch 175; Etwall Eagles 143; and Stratford 85.