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ISLE OF WIGHT’S NATASHA LAMBERT SETS OFF FOR THE ATLANTIC
Islander Natasha Lambert BEM, multi-award-winning disabled sailor and adventurer from Cowes, set off from Gran Canaria yesterday (Sunday) for her latest challenge, the Atlantic. Natasha has Athetoid Cerebral Palsy and gets around with the use of a wheelchair but thanks...
Read moreDetailsLADY CAPTAIN’S TEAM TAKE VICTORY IN FOURBALL BETTERBALL STABLEFORD
Shanklin and Sandown's Ladies’ Captain, Hazel Smith, and her Vice-Captain, Connie Huntington, vied for honour in the annual Captain versus Vice-Captain Fourball Betterball Stableford on 3rd November. At the end of the day, it was the Lady Captain’s team who...
Read moreDetailsRYDE SWIMMING CLUB TAKE ON CHALLENGE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR CLUB
Over half term, the Ryde Swimming Club was set the challenge to swim either 2K or 5K in order to raise money for their club. The swimmers at Ryde Swimming Club range from 8 to 19 years old and train...
Read moreDetailsDAWN LIFTS THE THOMAS CUP AFTER A CHALLENGING AND MUCH-DELAYED FINAL
In a much-delayed final, 10 Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club ladies took to the course in dismal conditions to contest the Thomas Cup on Sunday 1st November. This prize is played for annually by ladies who have won either a...
Read moreDetails4 HELPFUL BETTING STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE YOUR WINR ATE IN FOOTBALL BETS
When you place a bet, you're not going to win at all times. There are days when you’re just lucky. However, one thing's for sure: you don't want to lose as much as you can. Aside from your reputation as...
Read moreDetailsTABLE TENNIS LEAGUE RESTARTS AFTER CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN
The Isle of Wight Table Tennis league restarted 2 weeks ago, and, owing to the current situation, features only 2 divisions this season comprising of 16 teams - and is being played in a different format. Teams constitute 3 players...
Read moreDetailsTRIATHLON CLUB HOST INAUGURAL DUATHLON IN COWES
34 triathletes, aged from 8-50, enjoyed the inaugural Isle of Wight Triathlon Club duathlon early on a windy Autumn morning from the grounds of Cowes Enterprise College. First up was the duathlon for those age 14+ comprising of an off-road...
Read moreDetailsCO-OP GENEROSITY CONTINUES WITH GURNARD YOUTH FC DONATION
Gurnard Youth FC U12s have been handed a cheque for £500 towards the cost of new kit and equipment. The donation was organised by Co-op Member Pioneer Lee Churchward and was presented to the club's coach and manager Jon Munt....
Read moreDetailsNEW PLAYER LIFTS THE THORNTON TROPHY AT RYDE LAWN TENNIS AND CROQUET CLUB
Croquet players at Ryde Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club took to the lawns to compete for 'The Thornton Trophy' last weekend. The tournament, which takes place towards the end of the summer season each year, was won by 2 of...
Read moreDetailsCOWES MEDINA BOWLING CLUB’S PRESIDENT’S DAY ENDS IN PRESENTATIONS
Cowes Medina Bowling Club concluded their outdoor bowls season with a well supported President’s Day on Saturday 10th October. President Alan Mabey selected a team of 4 rinks of triples from the Club Committee to play the Club Workers Team,...
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