Round up
International at Steel Rigg
Published 8 May 2008
THERE was a good turnout on a warm sunny day for the May Day trails at Lazonby. In all 192 hounds took part in five races. Westgate Kaiser however didn’t participate but he was taken to Oulton on Tuesday where he was most impressive on the finish when once again he had Some Girl and Show Girl behind.
Over 500 runners enjoy ‘most scenic’ road race
Published 8 May 2008
MORE than 500 runners from all over Britain lined up for Sunday’s Keswick Half Marathon road race.1, Eddie Simpson, veteran 40, Dallam RC, 1-11-23; 2, James Bulman, North Yorks Moors, 1-15-12; 3, James Buis, Heaton Harriers, 1-16-34; 4, Gary Jones, Blyth, 1-20-53; 5, Andrew Meskimmon, Dewsbury, 1-22-13; 6, Dick Byers, Trafford, 1-22-51; 7, John Barker, 1-23-08; 8, Jonathan Dale, Dumfries, 1-23-29; 9, Paul Curtis, Northern Vets, 1-23-38; 10, Duncan Frampton, BorrowdaleFR, veteran 60, 1-23-51; 11, David Naughton, Darwen, 1-24-41; 12, Jason Allison, Crook, 1-24-45; 13, Paul Whalley, Blyth, 1-25-35; 14, Ross Bark, 1-25-43; 15, Gareth Wood, Cumberland AC, 1-25-49; 16, Ian Boit, Keswick, 1-26-01; 17, Dave Troman, Keswick, 1-26-12; 18, Alan Carroll, East Cheshire, 1-26-23; 19, Jonathan Julian, 1-26-28; 20, Andrew Smith, Darwen, 1-26-36.
New bike season
Published 8 May 2008
LAKELAND Sprinters began their 2008 season with a bit of luck - the last race finished moments before a torrential downpour struck the Rowrah karting circuit.
Sandair Greens stay on top
Published 8 May 2008
COCKERMOUTH Green continue to head the U13 West One division after taking on Egremont B on Sunday.
Shifting wind
Published 8 May 2008
THURSDAY evening sailing on Bassenthwaite Lake continued to be exciting with shifty wind around the course.
Two Future wins in Yorkshire forests for west orienteers
Published 8 May 2008
THE Future Champions Cup races held in North Yorkshire at the weekend attracted quite a few West Cumberland Orienteering Club members.
Alan’s ten are enough for first
Published 8 May 2008
HARRINGTON Sea Angling Club fished at Port Carlisle.
Good times despite wind
Published 8 May 2008
NELSON Wheelers, one of the oldest cycling clubs in Lancashire, once again chose West Cumbria as the venue for 10 and 25-mile time trials incorporating the North Lancashire time trial championships.
Workington take title
Published 8 May 2008
WORKINGTON U12s have won the Cumbria Basketball League, ending the season in Kendal unbeaten.
Bowls results and fixtures
Published 8 May 2008
Cumbria Mixed Triples Bowls Results: Whitehaven A 6, Whitehaven B 3; Vulcan Park 7, Harris Park 2; Egremont A 9, Egremont B 0; Cleator Moor B 5, Cleator Moor A 4; Frizington 7, Seaton 2; Workington A 3, Workington B 6; Croft 7, Maryport 2. Seascale A v Seascale B rained off.
New speed record
Published 8 May 2008
DERWENT Valley Federation fanciers experienced the fastest race on record from Stafford with the winning pigeon clocking over 76mph.
Tennis pupils’ court success
Published 8 May 2008
Action weekend on road and track
Published 8 May 2008
THERE was plenty of action over the holiday weekend for our local drivers and navigators.
Diddy swim
Published 8 May 2008
THE diddy league season got under way with the young Workington swimmers holding their own against some very strong opposition.
Unbeaten league winners
Published 8 May 2008
COCKERMOUTH Junior Badminton team have taken the division one title in the Eden Valley League.
Four still in hunt as title race goes down to the last week
Published 8 May 2008
WHAT a remarkable week in the Cockermouth and District Snooker League.
Loop race
Published 8 May 2008
THE overnight threat of heavy rain never materialised as Saturday's Latterbarrow Loop race enjoyed bright sunshine.
World medals for orienteers
Published 8 May 2008
THREE West Cumberland Orienteering Club juniors won medals for England in the World Schools Championships in Scotland.
