Five collect black belts

HARD WORK PAYS OFF . . . pictured (left to right) are Diane O’Brien, Darren Bates (third Dan), Fred Jones (club instructor), Dot Crossley, Rabhia Ali and James Marland.

FIVE more Pennine Shotokan Karate members have passed their black belt gradings.

Four gained their elite black belt first Dan, while Darren Bates passed his black belt third Dan.

Pennine Shotokan Karate train at the New Oldham Leisure Centre on Middleton Road, Oldham, OL1 6AF.

Sessions take place on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7pm.

All new members aged seven years and above are welcome.

For more details, contact 07886 585466.