ATHLETES from Waltham Forest Mencap participated in the charity's London-wide sports day - and came home with a clutch of medals.

The local group's sports stars competed in long jump, shotput, javelin and throwing the welly events, and came third overall.

The jubilant group brought 18 medals back from the Linford Christie Stadium in White City.

Waltham Forest Mencap runs various groups and activities for children and adults with learning disabilities. For more information contact Brenda Burton on 8556 3445.

July 8, 2002 17:00