Wednesday, 14 May 2008

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.

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