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  • Losers to take positives into first league clash

    Stratford 1, Evesham 0 PLAYING their final friendly before the league campaign starts this weekend, Evesham again turned in another Jekyll and Hyde performance. Facing strong, physically fit and experienced hosts, Evesham took their time to settle into

  • Rowberry runs riot in Riverside's goal romp

    Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League RELEGATED Riverside have quickly adjusted to life in Division Four as they comfortably despatched struggling Wickhamford thanks to the scoring skills of Rowberry who hit all seven. Hampton WMC remain on top as doubles

  • Linley lords it as hit men make merry!

    GOALS were in abundant supply during last Saturday's Stratford and District Alliance programme that produced no fewer than 75 in 13 matches. Leading the way were Needlemakers who slammed ten without reply past Journal Premier Division rivals Oast House

  • Juniors hit the heights

    SCORES that would have done well in the previous day's men's competition amply illustrated the young talent on show when Evesham staged its Junior Champion-ships. The boys competition was keenly contested but it was Darran Law who took the lowest gross

  • Battling Pershore miss out on points

    Pershore 10pts, Stratford 15 SATURDAY witnessed a marvellous match as Pershore, strengthened by the return of some of their injured players, produced a far better showing. The pack had an immense game with Carl Evans putting in his best display for some

  • Table toppers hit back to maintain super start

    Edwardians 15, Evesham 30pts EVESHAM maintained their position at the top of Midland West Three (South) following Saturday's hard-earned victory. From the kick-off, Evesham took the game to their hosts and were rewarded with plenty of good ball and possession

  • World calls

    THE Great Britain Age Team for the World Triathlon Champion-ships in Madeira next May was finalised this week and 309 triathletes have qualified across ten age groups - three of them are from Evesham Swimming Club. James Fletcher in the 20-24 age category

  • Hughes nets late saver for Town

    Pershore Town 2, Bolehall Swifts 2 HAVING come off a promising display at Nune-aton in midweek, lowly Bolehall Swifts were the visitors and had the better of the early exchanges. On five minutes Dale Roberts scored for the visitors from close-range after

  • David denies Chase

    Malvern Chase 0, Pershore HS U-14 2 (aet) A COUPLE of superb saves from David Clifton kept Pershore in this Coca-Cola National Schools Cup tie. Chances were at a premium in the second half although the visitors looked more likely to break the deadlock

  • Dormer lay down law

    DORMER House took a big step towards retaining their Cotswold Floorball League title with two wins and a draw in Tuesday's first round of matches. They easily beat Longborough 3-1 with Piers Boyce scoring twice and Harry Bates once. Freddie Nott rocketed

  • Ready to start at table

    Evesham and District Association THE new season gets under way next week with reigning Division One champions Wyre Elite at home to Benge-worth Purple. Elite's large six-man squad will enable captain Matt Hartwell to use a Chelsea-style rotation system

  • Cycling round-up

    EVESHAM Wheelers staged its annual 100 miles in eight hours reliability ride last Sunday. The route took in the rolling countryside from Worcester to Tenbury Wells via Great Witley and then on to Leominster, Ledbury, Hollybush Hill, Tewkesbury Bredon

  • Foiled at the finish

    Bretforton 3, Bath Buccaneers 3 BRETFORTON made a promising start to their opening league match as they enjoyed the majority of possession in the opening 15 minutes. There was some good build-up play from the new-look midfield as Sophie Corbett, Lisa

  • Young Eagles flying high

    INKBERROW Eagles Junior Football Club has been awarded the FA Charter Standard - an award that recognises the quality of the club, it's organisation and its coaching. Formed only three years ago, the club now boasts six junior teams from Under-8 to Under

  • Hughes nets late saver for Town

    Pershore Town 2, Bolehall Swifts 2 HAVING come off a promising display at Nune-aton in midweek, lowly Bolehall Swifts were the visitors and had the better of the early exchanges. On five minutes Dale Roberts scored for the visitors from close-range after

  • Pair take share of spoils again

    Littleton 1, Stockingford 1 FOR the second time in three weeks these two sides were level after 90 minutes. However, Saturday's lea-gue clash saw both receive a point after Littleton's earlier shoot-out success. Both teams will feel that they could have

  • Rattle up a second success

    Evesham Utd Ladies 2, Bewdley 0 RETURNING to league action after a 7-3 League Cup victory at Bredon, United enjoyed another successful afternoon against the league's newcomers. After a scrappy opening 20 minutes, the hosts gradually started to impose

  • Simon's on song

    AFTER helping one of the club's youngsters reach three figures the previous weekend, Badsey's Simon Price scored a century of his own last Sunday. The opening batsman was out for 111 to the last ball of the match against Bewdley that saw the visitors

  • Fly high with Buzzards

    LOOKING for an exciting change to PC games or sitting on village greens. Then come along to Bredon Buzzards Junior Rugby Club and see just what you are missing. Bredon is an active club with teams ranging from Under-7/8s to Under-16s, who have a comprehensive

  • New Fishery best as Tim hunts down top spot

    Evesham Jubilee Society TIM Hunt set a new Fishery record at last Saturday's Open with a winning weight of 52.15.0. The winner caught carp to six lbs using pole tactics to see off the challenge of Brian Bennett. All competitors netted in excess of ten

  • Season of success for Simon

    RED Piranha Racing rider Simon Andrews continued his season long run of strong form with a fifth place finish in the final race at Donington Park last Sunday. Andrews, who qualified sixth, was engaged in a thrilling battle for third in the final few laps

  • Rowberry runs riot in Riverside's goal romp

    Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League RELEGATED Riverside have quickly adjusted to life in Division Four as they comfortably despatched struggling Wickhamford thanks to the scoring skills of Rowberry who hit all seven. Hampton WMC remain on top as doubles

  • Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up

    Bredon Colts 1, Evesham Utd Robins U-10 3 ROBINS maintained their winning start to the season after Bredon had gone ahead with their first attack. United trailed for most of the first half before an excellent passing move involving Bryn Tomes, David Stringer

  • Youngsters shine throughout season

    DEFEATS at two regional stages of the National Club Junior League failed to spoil a season of success at Pershore Tennis Centre. The Under-17 boys fought their way through to county final success only to find Shrewsbury foiling their bid for progress

  • Latest crib league round-up

    Evesham & District League Results - Division One: Hampton WMC 4, Hospital B 5; Hospital C 4, Angel Vaults B 5; Angel Vaults A 4, Swan Inn B 5. Division Two: Wheatsheaf 6, Offenham RBL 3; Bretforton RBL 6, Bidford RBL 3; Chancers Bar 2, Norton Grange

  • Campbell lives up to top billing

    LAST weekend members of the Arden club at Defford welcomed Wyre Mill SC for the annual challenge. Pre-race favourite Nial Campbell (Enterprise) with Kim as crew won the first from Andrew Potts (Solo) ahead of Alan Salerman (Enterprise). The second race

  • Nomads get off the mark

    Evesham & District Airgun League NOMADS recorded their first win of the season when they had 13 points to spare at Badsey Rec. Graham Steed was the contest's top scorer with 47 for the winners, while Stewart Moore's 46 proved all in vain for the hosts