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Alfie’s a real trier!

youngtrier YOUNG rugby player Alfie McKee is following his dad’s proud example - by putting his best foot forward for charity.

Last updated 27 September 2012
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Team’s smart move

westlakesrug LAKES College rugby stars have unveiled their new kit in preparation for kicking of their first season in the SRL North West Premier Division.

Last updated 27 September 2012
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Ru wins first in national contest

ceLochlea01 A WHITEHAVEN archer has hit the target and won first place in a national field archery competition.

Last updated 27 September 2012
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Achievement award for Emily

emilycum WHITEHAVEN high jump starlet Emily Cummings was awarded the 2012 special achievement award at Seaton Athletics Club’s annual presentation evening.

Last updated 27 September 2012
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Sailing fraternity sorely tested by Cumbria’s breezes

sailingsep27 LAST weekend it was the turn of the RS 200s and Vareos to travel to Bassenthwaite Lake for an Open Meeting.

Last updated 27 September 2012
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Early retirement throws series wide open

THE eighth fell race in the 2012 club championships for the locally based Black Combe Runners took place last weekend from the Three Shires Inn at Little Langdale.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Grappling grows

LADS from Hokushinko Martial Arts were among those competing in the Vision No-Gi grappling tournament that was held in Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall Events Centre.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Cleator Moor triumph

THE Cleator Moor loft of Nolan, Hetherington, Coultas and Easdon collected their 12th West Cumberland Federation win in 15 years on Saturday.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Large turnout for the popular AMEC Gosforth 10K road race

gostenk001 THE unpredictable British summer was kind to the 142 runners of this years AMEC sponsored Gosforth 10K road race as conditions remained cool and dry for the annual event.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Golden start for young swimmer

tommillburn FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Thomas Millburn has returned from his international debut for Great Britain with two gold medals.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Tinker sailors soldier on

ANOTHER open meeting was held at Bassenthwaite over the weekend being the annual one for the Tinker Association.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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St Bees Triers get ahead

stbeestri ST Bees Triers put their hours of practising on St Bees sands to good use when they took part in the Gosforth 10K.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Close-run event makes route-finding crucial

TODD Oates was the clear winner at Mirehouse for the sprint race round the grassland and scattered trees on the edge of Bassenthwaite Lake last week.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Late summer weather favours weekend sailing

IT might be getting on in the year but Saturday’s weather was ideal for sailing with sun, a warm temperature and constant wind.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Bob bags a fourth win in penultimate race of season

bobmcavory ALREADY the best season in Bob McAvoy’s long career, the Distington fancier landed his fourth West Cumberland Federation success on Saturday.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Some tough games and worthy successes in Silver

THE first Silver Squash event of the season was a success all round.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Your chance to follow through with the hockey

hockeylakes2 AS Britain begins to settle down following the golden roller coaster ride of the London Olympics and Paralympics, a summer of sport draws to a close.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Members take on toughest triathlon

traithlete MEMBERS of West Cumbria Tri took part in the Helvelyn Triathlon – arguably the toughest triathlon in the country.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Kevin stamps his mark on Division One title

RICHARDNELSON SEATON’S Kevin Basnett rubber stamped his dominance in PA Graham Division One lately with a season defining 4-0 victory over his nearest and only title challenger Peter O’Hagan of Workington.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Golf champions battle it out for the Graham Cup

THE competition for the Graham Cup took place at Seascale on Sunday. In the SASRA Golf Society’s medal competition on Friday, Henry Jackson had another good round taking first place with his net 69 from Keith Hunt, also on 69 by virtue of a better last nine.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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