Northumberland communities - Ashington

QE2 Duathlon - 30th October 2011

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:44:29 +0000

We are proud to announce Sunday 30th October as the date for QE2 `Woodhorn Museum` Duathlon...

Newbiggin Sprint Triathlon 11th September 2011 - European Championship Qualifier

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:21:10 +0000

Newbiggin Sprint Triathlon is traditionally the North East Regions final open water triathlon of the season set in the lovely Northumbria coastal town, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, approximately 14 miles North of Newcastle uponTyne. This year, British Triathlon awarded the race a prestigious major event, an ETU European Championship Qualifying for Eilat, Israel in April 2012. Hopeful athletes from all over the UK will arrive on the weekend attempting to grab one of those precious slots on offer.

Athletes assemble at Druridge Bay for Northumberland Triathlon

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:09:01 +0000

Tri Northumberland hosted their best events yet. It might have been something to do with the weather but the feedback from these races have been amazing. Thank you to all volunteers, supporters and competitors over the two days for making the event at Ladyburn Lake in Druridge Bay Country Park a special one. There were four events taking place over the Saturday and Sunday, 1.5k and 3k open water swims on day one followed by a sprint and standard triathlon on the second day.

Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure and Tri Northumberland set to celebrate one year to go to the London 2012 Games.

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:47:47 +0000

Families in South East Northumberland have been set the challenge of completing a short distance run along Newbiggin Promenade as part of the London 2012 Open Weekend supported by BP - a series of sporting and cultural events taking place across the UK which will see hundreds of thousands of people participating in events to celebrate the 'One Year to Go' countdown to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Try a Tri branded a success

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:24:33 +0000

A group of adults from Northumberland have completed an introductory Triathlon course aimed at newcomers to the sport.

The scheme, branded as 'Try a Tri' has been established by England Triathlon for men and women of all ages and backgrounds. In Northumberland, the programme has been organised by Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure in partnership with Tri Northumberland and England Triathlon.

Athletes brave conditions for Ashington triathlon challenge

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:26:13 +0000

By Neil Jefferson, from organisers Tri Northumberland

Tri Northumberland hosted one of three qualifying events for the 2011 Beijing ITU Sprint Triathlon World Championships at the fantastic QE2 Country Park in Ashington.

The race also provided the venue for the second of three National ParaTriathlon Ranking Series events for the very first time in the North East region.

Hirst Park Bowling Club Success

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:31:43 +0000

Members of Hirst Park Bowling Club, sponsored by Peter Grenfell, have experienced a very successful outdoor season this year. As Northumberland 4's champions for 2010, the rink of Lee Dickinson, Lee Weddell, Paul Slaughter and Gary Myerscough went on to represent Northumberland at the end of year Northern Counties Championship in Middlesbrough.

Having narrowly beaten the Lancashire champions 17-16 in their semi final, the Hirst Park bowlers managed a convincing 20-8 win against the champions from Yorkshire to lift the trophy.

There were also other notable successes for Hirst Park bowlers as the club lifted their Clegg league division trophy, having remained undefeated throughout the year with Newbiggin 70 points behind in 2nd place.

Wanting to build on their success by enhancing the membership of the club, Hirst Park will welcome applications for membership next year. Anyone interested in finding out more information about the club can find further details at the Hirst Park website.

Winter Cricket Coaching For Year 8 & 9 Boys

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:16:26 +0000

Ashington Cricket Club are looking for new junior players to join the club and play cricket.

During the winter months Ashington Cricket Club are holding cricket coaching sessions for year 8 and 9 boys. The sessions are a great opportunity to develop cricketing skills and have some fun! New participants of the winter coaching programme will have the opportunity to become a member of Ashington Cricket Club and play competitive games.

The upcoming winter sessions will start on Monday 20th September at 7-9pm at Bothal Middle School and finish at the end of the school term. Both existing members and new members are welcome to attend the sessions for a small fee of ÃÂ£2 per session.

Ashington Cricket Club to hold winter coaching for mixed ability juniors

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:03:37 +0000

Ashington Cricket Club are looking for new junior members to come along and enjoy fun training sessions over the winter months.

Ashington Cricket Club are a friendly club who are committed to improving juniors' performance within cricket, but most importantly making sure that they enjoy playing cricket. Throughout the season we have held sessions every Saturday morning for kids from the ages of 6-13 to attend. The sessions are designed to try and develop the skills of young cricketers in a fun and enjoyable environment.

Ashington aim to lift survival hopes

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:08:09 +0000

Ashington go to Tynedale tomorrow aiming to give their survival hopes a lift - and avenge their early-season defeat against the Hexham club.

The Colliers' loss against Lanchester last weekend saw them slip into the relegation zone and every game is now crucial to the sides down at the bottom of the table.

Next-to-bottom Ashing-ton are eight points above basement side Lintz and just one point behind third-bottom Sacriston and safety.

Toss proves crucial as Ashington crash

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:09:46 +0000

Ashington feared the worst when they lost the toss at the weekend.

Their fears proved well-founded as they recorded their lowest-ever league score on their way to a six- wicket defeat to Lanchester.

Heavy rain on Friday night leaked under the covers at Langwell Crescent, making winning the toss all important.

Late goals defeat Ashington Colliers in friendly game

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:54:02 +0000

It was nip and tuck when Ashington Colliers met Esh Winning in a friendly at Waterhouses.

The hosts looked to be in control at the half-way stage but the Colliers hit back - at the end of 90 entertaining minutes one goal separated the sides.

Mike Richardson (2) and Micky Gibson struck for Esh, with Moscrop and Richardson replying for the Northumbrians.

Northumberland Leagues cricket round-up: Ashington's woes continue

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:42:50 +0000

On a day when nothing changed at the top of the NTSL, Shotley Bridge's Stuart Graham grabbed the headlines with a glorious knock at Leadgate.

An early strike by the home team brought Peter Collingwood and Graham together, and the pair proceeded to take the game away from their hosts in a scintillating second-wicket partnership of 140.

Collingwood eventually fell for 72, which came from 95 balls and included 11 boundaries, but Graham sailed serenely on.

Northumberland Leagues cricket round-up: Welcome win for Ashington

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:47:39 +0000

After festering over their defeat the previous Sunday at the hands of Swalwell, revenge came swiftly for Shotley Bridge as they defeated their fierce rivals by 32 runs in the return fixture to recover their place at the head of the NTSL.

Peter Collingwood (62) featured heavily as the Bridge batted with a purpose, but it was Phil Carlin who pressed the accelerator with a breezy 73 from 56 balls.

Aided by Lewis Hall (55 in 40 balls), they lifted the home team up to 245-8 with a partnership of 92. Aman Dhindsa then took 6-59 as Swalwell were bowled out for 213.

Northumberland Leagues cricket round-up: Ashington struggle to get going

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:59:50 +0000

Shotley Bridge and Swalwell laid the stage out perfectly on Saturday in the Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League as they both won to turn their head-to-head yesterday into the key encounter of the season to date.

Bridge gained their expected victory over bottom club Lintz, but the winless bottom side gave a good account of themselves.

Shotley were bowled out for 178 with Anthony Ward (3-64 in 14 overs) and Nathan Clennell (3-49 in 14 overs) causing them problems.