Local Sport
Organisers planning a new term
As the curtain closes on the Worksop Snooker League season, organisers Antony Coupe and Mick Camm are already plotting the next one.
Kiveton Park well beaten in a top of the Championship clash
Kiveton Park were comfortably beaten by nine wickets in a Bassetlaw Championship top of the table clash with Ordsall Bridon.
Metts blasts those who have written Tigers off
Leon Mettam has a message for those who have already written off Worksop Town’s 2013/14 season – you’re making a big mistake.
Lee wants to play at home
Ahead of this week’s BMW PGA Championship, Lee Westwood has asked for more chances to play closer to home.
Shaw praises trio for taking pay cut to stay with Worksop
Mark Shaw has praised the trio of players he is building a new team around, for showing loyalty to Worksop Town.
Second for Swift in Germany
Anston’s Ben Swift came agonisingly close to his first stage win since returning to cycling from injury, in Germany this week.
Fifty horses to follow -- as the countdown to the Epsom Derby Festival and Royal Ascot begins
The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.
Runners make national finals
Bassetlaw’s junior orienteers represented Notts successfully on saturday, competing in the Yvette Baker Trophy at Bradgate Park, Leicestershire.
Clowne ace in the top six
Clowne Road Runners were well represented in a field of over 5,400 runners at the Sheffield Half Marathon.
Third attacker signs for Tigers
Worksop Town boss Mark Shaw has added a third attacker to his squad for the 2013/14 season, in the shape of Conor Higginson.
Fine start to the season continues
North Wheatley with Leverton continued their fine start to the season in the Bassetlaw Cricket League Championship, with a 54-run victory over Retford on Saturday.
Derby defeat for Retford
North Wheatley with Leverton secured maximum points from their local derby against Retford, thanks to a 54-run victory.
Unprecedented double for Ryton Park School
Ryton Park completed an amazing season by adding the Girls Champion of Champions title, to match their boys’ success, with a comprehensive defeat of Prospect Hill Girls.
Skelly takes easy win
Another double figure field lined up for the Aegir Cycling Club’s latest 10-mile time trial, with another comfortable win for Jordan Skelly.
Aston Hall’s first victory
Aston Hall picked up their first South Yorkshire Cricket League Premier Division win of the season, beating Coal Aston on Saturday.
Retford to host six week soccer camp
Retford United Football Club will once again hold their six week soccer camp in the summer.
All change for the Parras as club seeks to merge and boss leaves
Worksop Parramore are managerless, and looking to merge with another club.
Kiveton’s senior side finish the season with disappointing loss
Kiveton Park’s Central Midlands League senior side finished their season in disappointing style, with a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Phoenix.
Swimmers out in force
Retford swimmers were out in force over the weekend, with four Open Meets taking place.
Young Tigers bring home the cup after beating favourites
Worksop Town Under 11s produced a fine performance to upset the favourites and bring a cup home from Kimberworth.
Birds and bowlers
Eleven members of Gainsborough and District Homing Society sent 133 birds last Saturday, to be released at Bedhampton.
Schools tag rugby tournament
Dozens of local school kids are set to do battle at Lodge Lane, Dinninton, in the annual tag rugby tournament next week.
Steelers to keep scorer
Sheffield Steelers head coach Doug Christiansen has moved to secure the services of leading goalscorer Jeff Legue.
Match hit by rain
North Wheatley with Leverton suffered at the hands of the weather on Saturday, when their Championship match at Anston ended in a draw.
wet weather has its say in trio of games
All three of the area’s Bassetlaw Cricket League Championship sides had to settle for weather draws on Saturday, as rain disrupted play.
Welbeck Abbey get the season off to a fine start in inter-club
Some fine weather at the start of the month allowed Welbeck Abbey Bowls Club to get their season off toa good start.
Walker on the world stage
Worksop teenager Sam Walker made a big impression in his World Table Tennis Championship debut this week, winning his group and claiming a shock win in the first preliminary round.
Davies returns to Tigers
Midfielder Josh Davies has returned to Worksop Town, after a season with Brigg Town.
Top 10 at Players for Lee
Lee Westwood’s seven under par performance at the Players Championship was enough for a top 10 finish at the weekend.
Peter shows off running Tallents for Retford in half marathon
Nine senior athletes from Retford Athletic and Running Club took to the streets of Sheffield on Sunday, for the city’s annual half marathon.
Champions off to an ordinary start with loss and close call
Gainsborough Bowls League champions Melrose SSC have had an ordinary start to the defence of their title, losing at Beckingham and squeezing past Rose A.
Cup finals settled on Northolme
The Gainsborough Sunday Football League saw two cup finals played this week, with excellent games watched by decent crowds on the Northolme.
Tigers retain services of 45-goal strikers
Worksop Town’s 45-goal strike partnership will return to Sandy Lane next season.
Swift is raring to go
Ben Swift made his return to the professional race scene this week, after a frustrating three months on the sideline.
Stags and Owls to visit Worksop
Conference champions Mansfield Town and Championship club Sheffield Wednesday will visit Worksop Town for pre-season friendlies this summer.
Be a football manager for a day
Everyone thinks they’re a football manager – but Gainsborough Trinity boss Steve Housham is offering one lucky fan the chance to prove it.
Retford five in Midlands event
Five Retford swimmers, representing Nova Centurion, raced against the top talent from across the region, in the Midlands Youth Championships in Corby..
Harriers in great start to League
The Worksop Harriers got off to a great start in the Lincs Track and Field League, with the women’s team finishing the first meeting in first place.
Rugby fun in the sun as Dinno host annual junior tournament
Dinnington Rugby Club played host to their annual junior rugby festival on Sunday, with hundreds of youngsters aged seven to 12 involved.
Parkinson in top two
Bassetlaw Orienteering Club members took part inthe British Championships int he Surrey Hills.
Champions end with win
Worksop Girls Under 12s finished their title winning, unbeaten season with a 4-1 win over Dronfield Town Ladies.
Excellent start to Standard Bowls League for Beckingham
Beckingham’s bowlers made an excellent start to their Gainsborough Standard Bowls League campaign last week, taking 16 league points out of a possible 20..
Ryton Park win shield
In only the second year in their palatial new premises, Ryton Park’s football team became Champion of Champions.
Gemma is the first lady
Bassetlaw Triathlon Club secretary and Clowne Road Runner Gemma Scougal was the first lady home in her first competitive road cycling race.
Real Ropery take a huge leap in title bid
In the Gainsborough and District Sunday League’s Premier Division, Real Ropery made a huge leap in their title quest.
Aston rue dropped catches
Aston Hall were made to rue five dropped catches as they slumped to their third defeat of the South Yorkshire Cricket League season.
Hipwell 12th at Oulton Park
After a frustrating start to the season, Harworth’s Dean Hipwell powered his Globalnet Triumph to 12th place in the British Supersport race at Oulton Park on Monday.
Urban race for runners from district
Bassetlaw Orienteering Club members were in action at the British Orienteering Championships in the Surrey Hills.
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