CHARD area primary schools held its annual swimming gala on July 3 at the CRESTA Pool.

A total of 69 pupils - 40 girls and 29 boys - from six schools, Avishayes, Combe, Manor Court, Redstart, Tatworth and Chard Independent.

The competition was based around various team relays with the atmosphere electric as all the children cheered and encouraged their team members.

School Sports Co-ordinator , Jason Hedaux, would like to thank Chard Swimming Club and Mr and Mrs Farrant for their continued support, organisation and smooth running of the event.

Results: U-9: 1 Tatworth, 2 Redstart, Chard Ind, 4 Avishayes, 5 Combe, 6 Manor Court; U-11: 1 Redstart, 2 Avishayes, Chard Ind, 4 Tatworth, Jt 5 Combe, Manor Court.