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Cyclo-cross comes to Copeland
CYCLO Cross is British cycling’s fastest growing competitive discipline. Events typically take place in the autumn and winter with races consisting of laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails and grass.
Last updated 17 May 2012
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AGM call for next season
THE Summer League Darts AGM will be held on Monday, May 21 at 8pm in the Haven club.
Last updated 14 May 2012
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Perfect day at Low Rigg
A clear, dry evening produced perfect racing conditions on Low Rigg near Threlkeld.
Last updated 14 May 2012
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Cyclists host national event
MORE than 1,500 cyclists from all over the British Isles will converge on West Cumbria this Sunday (May 13) for the annual Fred Whitton Cycle Challenge.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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Ladies Day for newbies
WOULD-BE lady golfers in Cumbria have the chance to give the sport a go thanks to one of the county’s leading clubs.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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Winning Barry adds another feather to his cap
BARRY Irving has made a brilliant start to the new season – and as the form loft landed the West Cumberland Federation race from Stafford on Saturday.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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Orienteers fare well in UK race
WEST Cumberland orienteers took gold, silver and bronze at the British Championships last weekend.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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Moorclose 10K draws nearer
IT’S time for Cumberland AC’s annual Moorclose 10K road race.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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Alan to fly Olympic flag for Cumbria
PROUD Alan Wills pledged to fly the flag for Cumbria at the London Olympics after he was named in the three-man Great Britain archery team for the Games.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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It’s nerves that take control in the play-offs
WORKINGTON Cons and John Street Club both negotiated tough semi finals to make the Window Outlet Cockermouth and District Snooker League Division 1 playoff final, while Workington Club rivals Senhouse A & B will face each other in the Division 2 contest.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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News from the greens
THREE teams started the Educomm Direct West Cumbria Men’s Fours League with 7-0 wins last Friday: Cleator Moor at Vulcan Park, Workington B at home to Seaton and Keswick at home to Cockermouth.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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New sponsors step up to the table
THE West Cumbria Snooker League’s fifth season of summer league individuals snooker is due to break off next month with two new sponsors at the helm.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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Duo make an impact
MATTHEW and Daniel Harrison of Whitehaven Junior Squash section both gave good accounts of themselves in their respective age groups, at the weekend, in the Halifax Junior Open.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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Prayers answered
THE members of Bassenthwaite SC must be more righteous than most, because their collective prayers for wind in the run up to this year’s Great North Asymmetric Challenge were rewarded in abundance.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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Joss’s climb to beat the parish bounds
A LEGENDARY fell runner is about to beat the parish boundaries of Wasdale to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Last updated 10 May 2012
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Boxing’s box office smash
WHITEHAVEN & District ABC’s biggest ever show tonight (Thursday) is closing in on a sellout after some impressive late selling.
Last updated 3 May 2012
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Numech engineer link with Wigan Warriors
WEST Cumbria has a new connection with Super League giants Wigan Warriors thanks to local firm Numech.
Last updated 3 May 2012
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Game revives hockey days
A COMPETITIVE but friendly atmosphere reigned at a recent hockey match for the over 60s.
Last updated 3 May 2012
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Golfers remember Paul
GOLFERS gathered at the scenic Muncaster Golf Course for the Paul Taylor Memorial Trophy on April 21.
Last updated 3 May 2012
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Weather plays its part in Mossop Qualifier
THE 2nd Mossop Qualifier was played last Thursday in some very cold and blustery weather.
Last updated 3 May 2012
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