Talented gymnasts Lucy and Isabel do Oldham proud after securing British title glory

Eclipse coach's Sarah Bates (left) and Kathryn McDonald are pictured with Lucy and Isabel

Two talented young girls from the Eclipse Acrobatic Gymnastics Community gym in Oldham have been crowned British champions at a prestigious tournament.

Lucy Barratt is nine years old and has only been doing gymnastics for two years. 

Isabel Barlow is 11 years old and has been training for three years. 

They both train at the Eclipse Acrobatic Gymnastics Community gym in Oldham.

Lucy and Isabel both won the title of British Champions at the NDP British Finals, held at Fenton Manor in Stoke.

The club has never won this award before.

The two gymnasts represented the North West and competed against 11 other regions to win their titles.

The girls competed in the Grade 1 women's pair category.

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