A LANCASHIRE young farmers club is celebrating after finishing runners-up in the national NFYFC jump rope competition.

Samlesbury YFC battled it out against young farmers from across the country at the annual convention in Torquay.

MORE TOP STORIES:

The team had been practicing every week since November 2014 and battled through county and northern area rounds before finally making it to the national finals.

"To reach a national final is a fantastic achievement and we are so proud of what we have achieved," said Samlesbury member Nicola Winterbottom.

Over 5,000 YFC members descended on the sleepy seaside town for a weekend packed full of action.