Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Club member James Lenaghan has earned his 1st Dan black belt.

JAMES Lenaghan, of the Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Club, travelled to Bristol to grade in front of a panel of seven senior dan grades from the Western Karate Union.

He was successful in his attempt with a well-deserved 1st Dan black belt as his reward.

The club trains at Oldmixon School on Wednesday evenings and Uphill Village Hall on Friday evenings. A further session is available at Locking Village Hall on Fridays.

For details, please call Wendy White or Gary Doughty on 01934 823600 or email oldmixonkarate@btinternet.com