BOREHAM Wood Athletics Club secured its first medal in years at the Hertfordshire County games last Sunday.

Sophie Macken, 13, received a bronze medal in the shot put, at the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA) games held in Watford, on May 15.

She scored 8.52m in the under-15s event and chairman secretary Pauline Poole said she was incredibly proud of her.

The club is also reminding residents to sign up for their annual 10km run through Borehamwood on June 19.

For more information and entry forms, contact Ms Poole on 020 8207 2852.