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VENTNOR RETURN TO WINNING WAYS AT STEEPHILL THANKS TO SKIPPER’S CENTURY
A century by skipper Ben Woodhouse saw Ventnor return to winning ways after a run of poor form ways against Totton and Eling at Steephill on Saturday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Totton & Eling reached the...
Read moreDetailsPROMOTED WIGHT EAGLES TO BEGIN PRE-SEASON TRAINING
With pre-season starting on Thursday, ahead of the 2024/2025 season, Wight Eagles have confirmed that the Ladies' team have gained promotion to Hampshire Women’s Division 2 Football League. All new and old players are welcomen from the age of 16...
Read moreDetailsFOOTBALL COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF ISLANDER GRAEME BAST
Isle of Wight football clubs have been paying tribute to popular footballer Graeme Bast, who has sadly and unexpectedly died. Graeme played for Whitecroft & Barton Sports, where he won numerous honours, before moving on to High Park. This season,...
Read moreDetailsTERRY PHILLIPS WINS VECTIS STONE AND MAUREEN LITTLE TAKES ANN’S TROPHY AT NEWPORT GOLF CLUB
Terry Phillips Terry Phillips won the Vectis Stone competition at Newport Golf Club on 15th June. Terry scored 36 points, with runner up Terry Phillips scoring the same total and 3rd-placed Benj Jervis scoring 34 points. Ann's Trophy was won...
Read moreDetailsFREE NETBALL SESSIONS FOR ISLANDERS TO HELP LOSE WEIGHT AND BECOME MORE ACTIVE
Isle of Wight residents can now apply to join a free-of-charge, 12-week netball programme that begins on 29th July - thanks to funding from the Isle of Wight Council. The offer is part of the gloji Exercise Support programme, a digital platform that...
Read moreDetailsWARRIORS’ OPEN 2024 SEASON WITH EMPHATIC WIN OVER CARDLEY HEATHENS
The Isle of Wight’s Wightlink Warriors speedway team opened their 2024 season last night (Thursday) with a dominant display over the Cradley ARH Heathens in the first leg of the Vince Mapley Memorial Trophy at Smallbrook Stadium, winning 53-37. With...
Read moreDetailsCONNIE HUNTINGTON TAKES HOME ROYAL ISLE OF WIGHT MEDAL
A total of 9 ladies took to the course at Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club Club on Sunday 23rd June to contest the Royal Isle of Wight Medal. The Royal Isle of Wight Medal is played annually by the ladies...
Read moreDetailsRYDE CC TAKE SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON AGAINST BRAMSHAW AT HARDING SHUTE
Ryde CC won only their second game of the season in Hampshire Division 1 by beating Bramshaw by 18 runs on Saturday (22nd June). After winning the toss and electing to bat, Ryde put on 196 runs before being skittled...
Read moreDetails3 FORMER TEAMS TO RETURN TO ISLE OF WIGHT FOOTBALL FOR 2024/25 SEASON
3 former Isle of Wight football clubs - East Cowes Vics Reserves, Oakfield and Pan Sports - will be returning to the Harwoods Renault Saturday League this Autumn. East Cowes Vics Reserves are coming back to Island football after 1...
Read moreDetailsISLAND SPEEDWAY SEASON KICKS OFF TOMORROW WITH A DOUBLE DOSE OF THRILLS
The 2024 Wightlink Warriors NORA Speedway season will get underway at Smallbrook Stadium tomorrow (Thursday) when the sport returns for its 8th season under the stewardship of Martin Widman and Barry Bishop. This season sees at least 10 meetings (June...
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