Thirsk White Horse swimming team has been experiencing success with four of its best swimmers in local, regional and national events.

Adam Wood, aged 11, is the North Eastern Counties 100m butterfly champion and is the first major champion to come from the White Horse club, which was formed 18 months ago when Hambleton and Thirsk swimming clubs merged.

Hannah Creelman, aged 15, has qualified for the national age group championships in the 50m and 100m freestyle events and is Yorkshire Championship silver medalist in 100m freestyle.

Andrew Walkland, aged 10, has qualified for four Yorkshire Championship finals in the first year he has been able to compete in the competition due to his age.

And Joseph Rafferty, aged 15, has been selected for the Great Britain junior triathlon squad.

Dave Smith, one of the coaches at the club, said: "They all improve every time they swim so we're expecting great things from them in the future. We're really pleased because we're a small club and to have this success is excellent."