YOUNGSTERS from primary schools in Pendle yesterday competed in a swimming gala at Pendle Leisure Centre in Colne as part of the week-long mini Commonwealth Games.

Pendle Leisure Trust decided to arrange the event so that youngsters in the borough who could not get to Manchester for the official Games could take part in their own sports activities.

The games were concluding today with an athletics event and closing ceremony, which will include the presentation of trophies to the winners of each competition.