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IN PICTURES: Boston Gymnastics Club’s flying start in 1980

By David Seymour

Published 7th Feb 2020, 14:48 GMT

Updated 7th Feb 2020, 15:01 GMT

Forty years ago this week The Standard turned the spotlight on to Boston’s newly formed gymnastics club.

The venture had got off to a flying start since launching about a month earlier.

The amount needed was expected to be about £4,000.

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The amount needed was expected to be about £4,000. | JPIMedia Photo: Midlands

Debbie Goodliffe (far right) gives a little help to Clare Sergeant and her head-stand.

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Debbie Goodliffe (far right) gives a little help to Clare Sergeant and her head-stand. | JPIMedia Photo: Midlands

Tanya Huggins (right) is given some help by Tracey Goodliffe.

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Tanya Huggins (right) is given some help by Tracey Goodliffe. | JPIMedia Photo: Midlands

Tina French tries a few high kicks, helped by coach Roger Campling.

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Tina French tries a few high kicks, helped by coach Roger Campling. | JPIMedia Photo: Midlands