YOUNGSTERS had a cracking good time when they took part in an Easter challenge.

Skills trainees had to invent machines to carry a hen's egg along a course - powered only by an elastic band.

One of the teams not only achieved the task, but set a record of 31ft 3in.

The competition took place at the Teesside Training Enterprise Management and Technical Training's centre, at South Bank, near Middlesbrough.

Trainer Ted Hardwick said: "It is an excellent way to encourage trainers and trainees alike to take a fresh look at problem-solving.

"The element of friendly rivalry has led to an exciting competition."

Pictured above are group eight winners Jeff McKenna, Craig Harwick, Louis Darby, Darren O'Hare, Daniel Hunter, Steven Lowery, Gary Meadows and David Taylor.