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Aston Swallownest through in trophy
ASTON Swallownest progressed into the second round of the League Trophy with a 12-6 away win at Junior Fox on Saturday.
Depleted ladies side hit five
RETFORD United Ladies picked up an impressive 5-2 win away at Mansfield Town Reserves on Sunday.
As you were for Trinity
A WIN and a defeat in the past week means it’s a case of ‘as you were’ for Steve Housham’s Gainsborough Trinity.
Hockey: Sunday best brings win
WORKSOP put in a Sunday best performance to defeat Rolls Royce 4-1 away from home in the East Midlands Hockey Division Two.
Seventh heaven for Town
DINNINGTON Town made it seven games unbeaten with a 3-1 victory at AFC Emley on Saturday.
Brighouse beat the Badgers
RETFORD United’s spell at the top of the NCEL Premier was brought to an abrupt halt on Saturday, as they were thumped 4-0 by Brighouse Town.
Blues lose at home
GAINSBOROUGH Trinity’s promotion charge suffered a blow on Saturday as they went down 1-0 at home to Harrogate Town.
McDonald gives Tigers win at Nantwich
A SINGLE goal from Massiah McDonald gave Worksop Town their first victory of 2012 at Nantwich on Saturday.
Juniors rewarded by international
WORKSOP and District Angling Association’s junior section were rewarded for their success over the past year, at Saturday’s annual presentation evening.
Maltbees find their level in new league
THE Maltbees Netball Club have found their level, in the new Dearne Valley League.
Youngsters do Dolphins proud in county junior league first round gala at Spalding
THE opening round of this year’s Lincs Junior League saw Gainsborough Dolphins travel to the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding.
Wharton aims for summer comeback
SCOTT Wharton is targeting a summer return to football, after more than a year out with injury.
Cherry in semi-final
Cherry Willingham played at home to Middle Rasen Drax in the last of the Bishop Norton Short Mat Bowls League Cup quarter-finals and won 62-29.
Title race hots up
The race for the Worksop Division Three title hotted up this week, and it’s becoming a little clearer as to who may or may not eventually come out on top.
Sponsorship deal takes nail out of coffin
DINNINGTON Town boss Steve Toyne believes a new sponsorship deal has ‘removed one of the nails’ from the club’s coffin.
Juniors in the top 10
FIVE Bassetlaw junior orienteers achieved top 10 finishes at Sunday’s Thieves Wood event.
Give me extra, says manager
SIMON Clark expects his Worksop Town side to show the same energy and movement that helped them beat Nantwich Town in the first game of his tenure, when they visit the Dabbers on Saturday.
Swimathon
The world’s biggest fundraising swim hits 650 pools across the UK between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th April and Gainsborough’s West Lindsey Leisure Centre is one of the venues for the event.
Lee Westwood receives OBE - VIDEO video
Lee Westwood has spoken of his amazement of being appointed an OBE in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
London Marathon blog: 2 months 5 days to go
I EXPERIENCED what can only be described as an ‘all time low’ this Sunday after my long run.
Worsnop promises Tigers ready to roar
JON Worsnop has issued a warning to the rest of the Evo-Stik Premier League – Tigers are ready to give someone a ‘hiding’.
Allen does North proud in Belgium
ANSTON athlete Jade Allen did herself, her family and her region proud in Belgium last week.
Sports sessions are just a Blast
A SPORTS session at North Notts Arena is giving people with disabilities the chance to try out a range of activities.
Badgers into quarter-finals
RETFORD United have reached the quarter-final stages of the Notts Senior Cup, after last night’s last gasp win over Wollaton.
Plans near completion
GAINSBOROUGH Trinity chairman Peter Swann is hopeful the clubs plans for a new stadium will be finalised in the next six weeks and remains optimistic about starting the 2013-14 season in a new home.
Flying high! Worksop Gymnastics Club - SLIDESHOW video
LOCAL youngsters got the chance to try out gymnastics, as part of the Bassetlaw Games campaign this week.
Lee in full swing for freedom honour
Lee Westwood has been nominated for an honorary title which will grant him the freedom of the district.
Academy backs Games
LYNX Black Belt Leadership Academy kicked off their support for the Bassetlaw Games on Saturday, with an inter-house martial arts competition.
Juniors get development coaching
THE junior section at Dinnington Rugby Club has launched a development programme to help young talent progress through the ranks to the first team.
Worksop’s dangerous dozen
WORKSOP Dojo’s newly formed muay thai fight team took 12 fighters to an inter-club tournament at the end of January.
Classy Humphries warms to icy conditions
For the second successive weekend, members of Gainsborough and Morton Striders braved the sub-zero temperatures to step out and cover some more competitive mileage before the club’s 10k event on 4th March, which is almost full.
Five in the top 10
FIVE Bassetlaw junior orienteers achieved top 10 finishes at Sunday’s Thieves Wood event.
Gainsborough hosts big swim
The world’s biggest fundraising swim hits 650 pools across the UK between Friday 27th and Sunday 29th April and Gainsborough’s West Lindsey Leisure Centre is one of the venues for the event.
Breakers S surge to top of Division One
Only five games took place in Week 17 of the Worksop Snooker League’s Division One but some high class snooker was on show.
Living with a top champ in family
when top athletes are in training for major sporting events such as the Olympics the pressure is on as they push themselves to the limit.
Rotary Club backs gymnasts
GAINSBOROUGH Rotary Club has offered financial backing to a local gymnastics club.
Westwood pipped in Dubai
LEE Westwood came agonisingly close to his first win of 2012 in Dubai yesterday, losing out by a shot to Rafael Cabrera-Bello.
Charity match to be held for little Niamh
A CHARITY match to raise funds for local girl Niamh Power will precede Dinnington’s clash with Pocklington on 24th March.
Davis itching for a return
TIGERS midfielder Josh Davis hasn’t played a single minute of competitive football this season, and he’s itching to get back on the pitch.
Striders do well in freezing conditions
Fifteen Striders took part in the City of Hull Athletic Club’s early season Ferriby 10 race last weekend
London Marathon blog: 2 months, 11 days to go
WEATHER has been my biggest challenge this week but thanks to the good folk at Worksop Leisure Centre I’ve managed to keep up the training.
Lions hope to roar into final
DINNINGTON Under 15s are hoping to roar into the final of the Yorkshire Cup when they host West Park Leeds on 4th March.
Enter the 10k
PLACES for the Gainsborough 10k road race are filling up fast. Runners are advised to sign up now to avoid disappointment.
Double blow
WORKSOP Cricket Club has been dealt a double blow, with the departure of a financial backer and one of the stars of last season’s Championship winning team.
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Weather for Worksop
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South west
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Temperature: 3 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
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