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Kids find their way at club orienteering event
KIDS put their best foot forward earlier this week when they took part in an Indoor Introduction to Orienteering session, held at Arc Leisure Matlock on Tuesday.
Jesters Fight Club ready for big night
THE Matlock-based Jesters Fight Club will host a night of full contact martial arts, including boxing, kickboxing, K1 and thaiboxing, on Saturday, February 25.
Call for Dales triathletes to get into the Olympic spirit
Get into the Olympic spirit by challenging yourself to Action on Hearing Loss’s 2012 KM Challenge, in partnership with the British Olympic Association and Gold Challenge.
Peddle looks to move up rankings in Dubai
THE cream of Britain’s powerlifters have travelled to Dubai this week to compete in one of the last 2012 Paralympic qualifying events, the 4th Fazaa IPC International Tournament.
No trip across border for Derbyshire CCC
Derbyshire County Cricket Club has elected not to return to Leek in 2012 but has left the door open for future seasons.
Chairman hails signing of T20 ace Naved as a ‘massive coup’
Derbyshire Falcons have beaten competition from rival counties to capture the signature of Rana Naved for the Friends Life t20 competition.
Tributes to a club stalwart
Many local bowlers have been saddened to hear the news that Brian Moore passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, February 8, at the age of 83.
Cricket call for females
Wirksworth & Middleton Cricket Club is calling on women and girls in the Dales to play cricket this year.
Kids make a splash in Channel challenge
PUPILS at a Bakewell school proved they were in the swim last week when they successfully managed to swim the English Channel, without even leaving the Dales.
Leaders go head to head
THE semi-finals of the Bob McCartin Six Red Cup took centre stage this week.
Get ready for a bumper weekend of cup action
With the temperatures set to rise this week, football looks like being back on the agenda for Manor Pharmacy Matlock and District Football League teams on Saturday, February 18.
Hockey players are raring to go
ouR local hockey teams will be champing at the bit on Saturday as they look to get back into action following another weather-induced blank weekend.
Club is fighting fit ahead of contest
MEMBERS of High Peak Kyokushin return to competitive action on Saturday when they appear in the 2nd East Midlands Tournament, to be held at Bilborough College, Nottingham.
Sessions are going well
Indoor training has started at Lea Green in Lea on Thursday evenings for those wishing to represent Matlock Cricket Club in the 2012 season.
Hillspeed racers will be up for the cup
Hathersage-based Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship team Hillspeed has welcomed the announcement of the creation of the Renault GP Cup, which enables Formula Renault BARC competitors to race in the final three events of this year’s Certina Formula Renault 2.0 UK Championship.
Steve heads field in the first time-trial
The first Matlock Cycling Club time-trial took place in freezing, icy conditions on Saturday as nine hardy riders contested the five-mile Sheldon circuit.
Home game for Matlock
THE weather caused the cancellation of all matches in the Baris F.A. North Midlands Under 19s League.
Another free weekend for Town
MATLOCK Town’s game at home to Whitby Town unsurprisingly fell foul of the weather on Saturday with the sub-zero temperatures throughout the week resulting in another free weekend in the Evo-Stik League Premier Division for the Gladiators.
Landlord proves he can pick a winner
The latest winner of the innovative online football-based predictive game, JustOneStanding.com, has been announced after the second round of the competition.
Club shows United front, both on and off the pitch
HURST Farm United’s first season as a club can be counted as a resounding success, whatever happens on the pitch during the remainder of the season.
Sportivate is going well
More than 1,200 young people in Derbyshire have been inspired to take part in sport in their own time in the first six months of Sport England’s Sportivate Olympic and Paralympic legacy initiative.
Veterans in fine showing
SEVEN members of Matlock AC took part in the Totley “Tigger Tor” fell race on Sunday, January 29.
Chatsworth to host 10k and Olym-picnic
THE Derbyshire Dales Village Games are hosting their own celebration in the form of an Olym-Picnic on Sunday, May 20, in conjunction with the Helen’s Trust Chatsworth 10K and Family Fun Run.
Teams look to try again
AFTER Saturday’s complete whiteout of the fixtures, our local hockey teams will look to return to action this weekend, weather permitting, of course.
Bob pleased by role at ‘buoyant’ golf club
MATLOCK Golf Club’s 2012 captain is enjoying his new position, after completing his first month in the role.
Mannerians in local derby
BAKEWELL Mannerians will hope to be back on the field this weekend after last Saturday’s weather-induced break.
Coach: Next four games are crucial
MATLOCK RFC 1sts are entering a crucial four-week period that could decide whether they finish in the top six or not.
Have a go at orienteering
Derwent Valley Orienteers and its offshoot, the Matlock Orienteering Club, will be organising an event in Hall Leys Park on Saturday, February 18.
It’s all systems go as club plans for season
IT’S hard to believe, given the snowy scenes around the Matlock area this week, but the start of the cricket season is a mere two months away.
Weather puts paid to Matlock game
MATLOCK Town’s Evo-Stik League Premier Division game at North Ferriby United on Saturday not surprisingly fell foul of the cold weather at the weekend.
Cup joy for billiards ace
TEENAGE billiards player Adam Stewart has just completed a major milestone early in his flourishing career.
Matlock on the rampage ahead of clash with rivals
MATLOCK RFC 1sts go into Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated game at local rivals – and Midlands One East leaders – Derby in fine fettle after thumping Peterborough 55-9 at the weekend.
Points galore in an entertaining game
MATLOCK RFC under 12s just missed out at the weekend in an entertaining encounter as they lost 40-35 to Sheffield.
Matlock miss out in friendly game
Matlock Town allowed the Rainworth a way back into Tuesday night’s friendly, a game where they should have been dead and buried, as the Wrens overturned a half-time deficit to record a narrow 3-2 victory.
Bakewell boys at the double
THE unstoppable Bakewell Mannierians under 12s march on after a brace of wins against two strong opponents.
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Weather for Bakewell
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South west
