By Terry Lee With the new season now only weeks away, as opposed to months, here's a reminder to any of your readers, who might be interested in cricket, of the various activities taking place at the club throughout the coming season. It goes without saying that we are always keen to … [Read more...]
Burton Joyce Tennis Club still going strong in its 81st year
Burton Joyce Tennis Club enters its 81st year of existence in 2019 - a fantastic achievement. The recent AGM, which was held on 20th January, reminded members that the club is still going strong. The club has a great community spirit and they are always improving facilities for … [Read more...]
Paralympic champion hosts a boating session at National Watersports Centre
Seven-time world champion para-canoeist Emma Wiggs MBE hosted a beginners’ boating session at the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont as she steers on course for a National Lottery award. Emma co-hosted a canoeing masterclass with a group of young adults, offering … [Read more...]
Hundreds raised for young sports stars at SportsAid event
Businesses from Nottingham raised more than £900 at a charity event in order to support local youngsters to reach their sporting potential. The money raised from the event – which took place at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground – will go towards providing financial support to local, talented, young … [Read more...]
Jacob making a name for himself as a pole-vaulter
Teenager Jacob Clark is making a name for himself in the track event of pole vault. The local youngster, who has just finished his GCSEs at Toot Hill School in Bingham, recently won a competition in Falkirk. Jacob made the 600-mile round trip to Grangemouth Stadium to win … [Read more...]
Free sports activities for Nation’s biggest Sports Day
Free sports activities will be on offer across Broxtowe Borough Council’s Leisure Centres next week to mark the Nation’s Biggest Sports Day, I Am Team GB. Bramcote Leisure Centre, Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre and Kimberley Leisure Centre will be hosting a variety of activities on Saturday 27 … [Read more...]
SCHOOLS FROM ACROSS NOTTINGHAMSHIRE QUALIFY FOR THE SCHOOL GAME FINALS
The winter School Games is returning to Nottinghamshire on the 25th and 26th February 2016, giving schools the chance to compete in a variety of sports across different sporting facilities in Nottinghamshire, to grace the title of County Champion across 20 sports competitions. 80 schools have … [Read more...]
NEW SPORTS PAVILION OPEN IN EDWALTON
The new Alford Road sports pavilion in Edwalton was officially opened at the weekend. Rushcliffe Borough Council are now working closely with Edwalton FC, who are based at the site, to increase the number of kids playing football. The pavilion, which was built by Nottingham-based Carlin … [Read more...]
TAKE UP CRICKET IN RADCLIFFE THIS YEAR
Radcliffe-on-Trent Cricket Club are holding a junior registration afternoon on Sunday 29th March (3-5pm). The club has over two centuries of cricketing heritage and a fantastic reputation for developing elite players. Whether you’re new to the club, a returning junior or a total beginner, whether … [Read more...]
TAKE UP LAWN BOWLS IN CLIFTON
Do you want to take up a sport but don’t know how to start? Which sport would suit or are worried about how much it would cost? Why not try playing lawn bowls? Clifton Bowls Club are holding free coaching sessions on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2015 from 11am until 4pm. They … [Read more...]