ASTLEY & Tyldesley Road Runners recently competed in the NW Counties Road Relay Championships for the first time.

The team of Shaun Moran (23:09), Mike Entwistle (23:21), Mark Riches (24:30) and Craig Bradbury (26:35) each ran a four mile leg to finish a commendable 26th out of 50 teams.

Training is each Monday and Wednesday at A&T Miners Welfare, Meanely Road, Gin Pit, at 6.15pm.