BARRY Beavers travelled to Ebbw Vale on Saturday, September 19, for the regional and national gala. Barry Beavers came second overall with two gold, four silver and five bronze medals competing against seven Welsh clubs.

Gold medals went to Heather Williams in the ladies 50 metres and Layla Rogers in the ladies 100 metres.

Silver went to Keira Richards in the girls 25 metres, Jack Finch in the boys 25 metres, Talisha Rogers in the girls 50 metres and the junior relay team of Jack Kemp, Tyler Savory, Courtney Rogers and Abigail Finch.

Bronze went to Abigail Finch in the girls 25 metres, Callum Savory in the boys 25 metres, Philip Daly in the men's 25 metres and Nicky Cushen in the men's 100 metres.

The rest of the team who improved their times were Natasha, Lucy, Helen, Rob Lynch, Shannon Rogers, Joanna Davies, Louis and Sarah Davies, Kyle Siirak, Mark Eveleigh, Matthew Lack and Sophie Woodham.

The group had a great day and are now looking forward to the Rhondda Polar Bears gala in October. Well done everyone.