Veterans from Bishopton have been celebrating after winning the prestigious John Bowman Trophy at this year's Sporting Senior Games.

Teams from care homes across Scotland recently competed in the annual event, which took place at Glasgow Caledonian University.

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Veterans of all ages took part in several sports, including basketball, 10 pin bowling, curling, boccia bowls and javelin.

Following the competition, each home attended the highly anticipated awards ceremony at the Glynhill Hotel, Renfrew. 

Over 100 of the competitors were in attendance to find out if they were to be crowned with gold, silver, or bronze.

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The glittering John Bowman Trophy, named after an inspirational veteran of The Erskine Home, went to Erskine Park Home.

John Bowman's son Ian presented the trophy to the triumphant team, which was also awarded a range of medals by Commonwealth para gold medallists Garry Brown and Pauline Wilson.

The organisers and hosts, former head physio at Erskine veterans charity Janet Leith and Professor Dawn Skelton from Glasgow Caledonian University, commented on the team spirit and many smiles on show.

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Ian Cumming MBE, Erskine's chief executive, added: "Erskine's Sporting Senior Games are a fantastic initiative, which involves the entire Erskine community, as well as our other friends from across the care community. 

"As a veteran, I have witnessed first-hand the life-changing effect that Erskine has on the lives of our nation's Armed Forces community, and events like these are truly inspirational. 

"I would like to congratulate all our worthy winners."