OLYMPIC STARS OF THE FUTURE
Prior to Etienne Stott and Tim Baillie’s golden summer, the Olympic two-man canoe slalom title had been the property of the Hochschorner twins from Slovakia. The three times previously these legends of the sport had stood atop the games podium. Now, thanks to a recent Canoe England initiative, and bolstered by a rise in Sports [...]
MORE SUCCESS FOR CLIFTON & EAST LEAKE KICKBOXING
The team at Kickbox UK in Clifton and East Leake have had quite a busy time recently. They competed in a local interclub tournament in Heanor and the team dominated the semi-contact and light continuous categories to come away with six gold medals and six silver medals, winning all adult categories they entered. They have [...]
BRIDGFORD OLYMPIC MEDAL-WINNER HELPING CHILDREN
West Bridgford’s 2012 Olympic bronze-medallist Helen Richardson took time out to join local children at a holiday club run by A-Star Sports, one of the UK’s most dynamic sports coaching companies. The world-class player joined in games of hockey, volleyball, dodgeball and handball. Helen, who won a bronze medal with Team GB in hockey, tweeted: [...]
HELLFIRE HARLOTS WIN SPORTING AWARD
The Hellfire Harlots are celebrating after their success at the Nottingham City Council Sports Awards 2012. The local roller derby team skated off with the ‘Sports Club of the Year’ at a prestigious awards ceremony. Attended by recent Olympic and Paralympic medallists, the City Council awards recognise and reward the contribution to sport being made [...]
TRENT BRIDGE ROTARY HELP COMMUNITY
Clifton FC Under-13s were recently presented by Trent Bridge Rotary Club with new tops for their players. The Reds were formed in 2009-10 for under-13 players and last season secured promotion to Division 2B of the YEL Saturday League. Darren Hoy, from Clifton FC, said: “The Club engenders a spirit of fair play, respect and [...]
KEYWORTH KARTING YOUNGSTER IS ONE FOR THE FUTURE
Keyworth karting sensation William Orton was pipped to the post in the final competition of the 2012 National Bambino kart-racing championship, but still finished a creditable second in the series. The seven-year-old (pictured right) races in the Bambino karting class for children aged six to eight. It may be called the Bambino class, but their [...]
DO YOU FANCY SOME TAI CHI?
Are you looking to improve your fitness, balance, flexibility and general health, then Tai Chi can almost certainly help. West Bridgford Tai Chi classes are run every Thursday night at the gymnasium in The West Bridgford School from 7:30-9pm. New members (aged 18 and over) are very welcome and no previous experience is necessary. They [...]
SUCCESS FOR BRIDGFORD’S ROWAN
Following the recent Olympic success of the GB rowing team, Rowan Law (15) from West Bridgford has been inspired to build on his own impressive achievements in rowing over the past two years to aim for gold. He had his first win in April 2010 at Leicester Regatta in a single scull and since then [...]
INSPIRED BY HOCKEY AT THE OLYMPICS?
What a great Olympics. Team GB finished third in the medal standings and the women’s hockey team won bronze. Helen Richardson, midfield star of the Great Britain team, first played hockey right here at West Bridgford Monarchs HC and maintains her ties, especially with the junior section. You could be involved in an outstanding sport. [...]
BROAD APPEAL SUCCESS AHEAD OF TEST
The recent Broad Appeal dinner at Chino Latino was a huge success with Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann in attendance, just ahead of England’s Test match with West Indies at Trent Bridge in West Bridgford. It was hosted by Sam and Amy from Gem 106. Chino Latino, which is both Stuart and Graeme’s favourite restaurant, [...]