YOUNGSTERS and one golden 'oldie' are celebrating down at the Lowton Shotokan Karate Club.

They featured in a competition in Walsall, more than 400 entries in 30 separate categories.

Winners were led by Glyn Steadman (vets) the junior team kata (Steven Williams, Stephanie Williams, Samantha Barns) and the 13/15-Year 3rd kyu (Christina Barns).

Seconds: Samantha Barns in the mixed U8s, ladies team kumite (Lisa Kelly, Kath Byrne) and Rebecca Whitehead (11/12-Year).

Thirds: Ami Steadman (9/10-Year) and Sean McNamarah (13/15-Year).

Instructor is 3rd dan Brian Bentham, the current British Karate Association assistant coach and manager.

The club, launched in 1994, meets at Golborne High on Mondays and Wednesdays; contact Brian for details on 01942-740034.

Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.