PARALYMPIC swimmers Sascha and Nyree Kindred were the special guests of Hereford and County Athletic Club's annual awards night.

Sascha gave an inspirational talk about his and Nyree's road to the 2012 Paralympics and they showed off their medals.

Awards were presented to the best athletics in each age group, as well as club person and coach of the year.

The John Tarrant Club was also presented to Karen Morris for her hard work as treasurer and membership secretary.

Chairman Richard Smith thanked everyone for their support and for competing over the season and that we were looking forward to 2015 and improving again.

Ella Morgan and Oscar Hewitt were named female and male athletes of the year after both stormed through to the English schools competition.

The club was also celebrating their 60th year and held a buffet and disco after the presentation.

AWARD WINNERS

U11 Girl – Jodie Hanson; U11 Boy – Patrick Morgan.

U13 Girl – India Hodges; U13 Boy – Luca Rowe/Blake Corry.

U15 Girl – Ella Morgan; U15 Boy – Oscar Hewitt.

U17 Woman – Katie Harman/Sylvia Misztal; U17 Man – Cody Cooke.

Junior Woman – Leah Russell-Wells; Junior Man – Harry Boswell.

Senior Woman – Ruth Wells/Clara Evans; Senior Man – Kevin Barnes.

Cross-country Female – Clara Evans; Cross-country Male – Jim Lovejoy.

Cross-country Merit – Patrick Morgan.

Most Improved – Esther Johnson.

Best Newcomer – Eiran David.

Club Person – Cara Bennett.

Meritorious Service – Lesley Bennett .

Coach of the Year – Sam and Ian Thompson.

John Tarrant Award – Karen Morris.

Female Athlete of Year – Ella Morgan.

Male Athlete of Year – Oscar Hewitt.