YOUNG swimmers from Thirsk have brought a bag full of medals home from this year's Ridings League Championships.

They were one of 15 teams to compete and six swimmers from Thirsk took part.

Ten-year-old Amy Ellerker was the star of the day, winning the top girl prize, as well as three gold and two silver medals in individual events and helping her relay team to gain a gold and a bronze.

Jennifer Crewdson, 14, took home a trio of gold, silver and bronze medals, with younger sister Annabel winning a gold and a bronze.

Sarah Louise Dowson, 13, also took home a gold and 11-year-old Adam Thompson collected three silvers.

For the ladies 100m freestyle relay, Amy, Annabel and Jennifer were joined by club coach Hannah Creelman.

Diving into the water in fourth, Hannah completed the final 25m in 12.5 seconds to add a final gold