SWIMMING club Verulam hosted one of their two annual C-grade galas in Hemel Hempstead on Saturday. The Verulam swimmers achieved a number of second and third placings and set 58 personal bests as they took second place in the gala behind winners Enfield.

SWIMMING club Verulam hosted one of their two annual C-grade galas in Hemel Hempstead on Saturday.

The Verulam swimmers achieved a number of second and third placings and set 58 personal bests as they took second place in the gala behind winners Enfield.

The club is particularly proud of Emily Huntingford who swam some outstanding races and was an excellent ambassador for the younger swimmers and the club.

Suzy Heath achieved some creditable times in her first competition and was a great asset to the team.

Amy Webb, Andy Sturgess, Amelia Mardle, Victoria Muggleton and Josh Davies all swam exceptional races to complete a successful night.