ABINGDON Gymnastics Club’s Alice France recovered from an early setback to put in a solid performance in the Espoir British Championships in Glasgow.

The 12-year-old was Oxfordshire’s only gymnast in the competition, which was run alongside the World Cup.

She was also one of only two from the southern region to qualify.

France performed in three disciplines – vault, beam and floor.

She fell on her vault, but composed herself to complete a solid beam exercise and a faultless floor routine.

Another highlight for France was meeting Craig Heap, a judge in the Tumble reality television show.

Meanwhile, Abingdon are holding their charity Christmas display on Saturday, December 20 (4pm).

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