Pickard sisters shine bright for beacon A Group of Aberdeen rhythmic gymnasts cleaned up at a national tournament.

A Group of Aberdeen rhythmic gymnasts cleaned up at a nationaltournament.

The girls, who are based at the Beacon centre in Bucksburn, pickedup 10 medals at the Scottish Championships which were held in WestLothian earlier this month.

Sisters Shannon and Carly Pickard both tasted glory in theirdisciplines.

Amy Barbour and Amy Stewart were also among the prize girls andboth are going for further success this weekend. The pair have jettedoff to Bulgaria to compete in an international competition. Theoverall winners were:

Under-10 Intermediate: Carly Pickard.

Under-12 Intermediate: Shannon Pickard.

Under-13 Intermediate: Rebecca Bee.

Under-12 Overall: Amy Stewart.

Intermediate winners: Skye Arnott (silver), Gemma Lightbourne(silver), Emma Murray (silver).

Overall winners: Amy Barbour (silver), Magalie Mackay (silver).