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Leaders Ashton take a hammering
WCB INDOOR cricket League leaders Ashton crashed to a first defeat at Prince Henry's Sports Centre when Dumbleton cruised to a resounding victory. The winners moved to the top of the table after restricting their opponents to 107-5 despite openers Richard
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Francis warms hosts on cold day in Shipston!
Shipston II 72pts, Alcester II 5 SHIPSTON'S only - some might say dubious - claim to fame came when Bee Gee Robin Gibb namechecked the town on his 1970 solo album Sing Slowly Sisters! Last Saturday, this was usurped by the second coming on the Easter
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Win for Horsemen opens up title chase
Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League THE race for the Division One title took a twist at the weekend when champions Ambassador moved into pole position following victory over Broadway United thanks to goals from Heath, Johns and Sutton.
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Fergal starts with a flourish at Paxford
NAUNTON'S Fergal O'Brien consolidated his position at the top of the trainers' table with a double at Monday's North Cotswold meeting at Paxford. He took the first two races on the card with Marblehead and Jaunty Journey who both scored easy victories
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Impromptu run is a success
AN IMPROMPTU fun run took place in Bourton-on-the-Water on Easter Sunday, organised by Bourton Roadrunners, to make the most of the excellent weather. A good selection of adults and children turned out to run the approximately one-mile course and receive
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Captain's team come out on top
THIRTY-TWO ladies participated in a nine-hole captain v secretary matchplay competition prior to the annual start of the season Spring Lunch at Brailes victory went this time to the Lady Captain's team. A very enjoyable buffet lunch was attended by 35
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Lights go out after a sparkling start
Shipston Veterans 17pts, Southam Veterans 25 SHIPSTON had the better of the opening minutes under lights at Mayo Road and were rewarded when winger Rob Peters grounded under the posts and Carl Hamilton converted. The pace of the game was faster than
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Horton crosses for six of the best
Shipston III 53pts, Stow II 7 STOW visited Mayo Road over the Easter period when they came up against a committed Rams team determined to continue their season in style. The game, however, started with the home side uncharacteristically out of sorts
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Chipping Norton Golf Club scores
Competition results: Senior Ladies & Gents Greensomes: 1 Alison Vessy & Derek Woodcock 39pts; 2 Julie Singer & Tony Hall 37 (cb); 3 Eileen Hall & Mike Mateunas 37. Seniors Stableford - Division One: 1 Les Hardiman 41pts; 2 John Pratt 39; 3 Mike Highes
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Burford youngsters enjoy a super season
BURFORD School's Under-12 rugby squad has enjoyed a successful term picking up three trophies in countrywide tournaments. They overcame Carterton School 20-0 to lift the West Oxfordshire District title before going on to win the Oxfordshire Schools County
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Fears for man's sight after attack
A MAN lived with the fear of permanent damage to his sight for some weeks after he was punched by Andrew Taylor, 20, outside a Cotswolds social club, a court heard today. Taylor, a chef, of Church View, Aston Magna, nr Moreton, had been playfighting
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Support group seeking new members
A SUPPORT group for carers of people suffering from dementia is seeking new members to come forward and join. Shipmates Carers Group has been running for more than two years and it offers help and support to people who care for others at home, in care
