ROCKABILLY returns to Grantham on Sunday afternoon with the appearance of The Infernos at the King’s Arms.
The North of England-based four piece combo will play two sets of authentic cover songs, with some self-penned material. A rock ’n’ roll DJ will keep feet tapping either side of the band’s performances.
Admission is free, and the entertainment runs from 1pm until 6pm.
POPULAR band Glenn Darren and the Krew Katz will play their spirited brand of rock ’ n’ roll at a dance tomorrow (Saturday).
The show, also featuring DJ Dave, takes place at Bottesford Village Hall.Tickets cost £8 on the door, and the fun starts at 7.30pm. Further information is available from Rob or Marie on: 07958 284581, or Sandra on: 01949 843232.
SOUTH Kesteven District Council runs 12 pay and display car parks in the district, providing over 1,700 spaces for customers and visitors to our towns.
In general, considering the number of motorists who use them, we experience very few problems, but, on occasions, there are issues with the pay and display machines caused by either vandalism, misuse or mechanical failure.
We do our best to be pro-active and to alleviate problems by making sure that the payment machines at each car park are checked by trained staff at the start of each day but sometimes they break down between inspections.
This is when we need your help. The sooner we know about an issue the sooner we can do something about it. We would like to ask anyone who experiences a problem with a machine to report it to us immediately so that we can alert other customers to the issue and get the machine repaired as soon as we can. The best way to do this is to contact our car park attendants for Grantham on 07766 518136 or 07712 199087, stating the name of the car park and the machine number which is displayed on the information board. It would also help if you could describe the fault, for example the digital display is blank, coins are jammed in the slot, or the machine has been damaged.
For problems experienced outside of office hours, you can contact our emergency number: 01476 590044.
A MUM is annoyed at getting a parking fine after a council ticket machine swallowed her money.
Sarah Sadler said that she has since discovered that the machine in the Guildhall Street Car Park, off Greenwood’s Row, Grantham, is notorious for being out of order, yet there was nothing to direct her to the other machine.
On Tuesday morning she put three pounds into the pay and display parking machine before realising that it was not going to dispense a ticket.
She said: “Everybody I’ve spoken to says people always put in money in that machine and lose it. But there is no out of order sign. The council must be making money out of it.”
Mrs Sadler, who lives in Billingborough, then used the other machine, which she had not initially noticed.
But she only had one pound left, leaving her with an hour for her three children to have their optician appointments.
She said: “I went over my time and I’ve got a parking ticket.
“I’m not very impressed. I put four pounds in the machines but I’ve got no proof. You can’t leave three kids in town and go and find more change.”
After returning to her car and finding the parking fine, she put a note on the machine to explain to other drivers that it was out of order. But it was later taken down.
She said: “I’m really annoyed. If I have to pay the £30 fine that’s fine, I appreciate I went over the time, but it’s just that everybody I speak to is saying the machine is always out of use.
“Even if I hadn’t got a ticket I would still want to know why the machine is left in place. I’ve spoken to at least seven or eight people and they all say the same.”
Mrs Sadler was advised by a passer-by to put a note in her car windscreen explaining that she had paid but she pointed out anybody, who had not paid, could do the same.
She added: “It’s stopping people putting money in it because it’s always out of order.
“But to be fair to the council if they don’t know about the ticket machine being broken they are not going to fix it.”
The parking attendant, who later switched the machine off to stop others losing their money, advised Mrs Sadler to direct her concerns to South Kesteven District Council. She is in the process of putting her complaint in writing.
Property Development Manager at the council Neil Cucksey said: “We will review this individual case and if this reveals there was a genuine attempt to pay and a fault with the ‘pay and display’ machine we will of course quash the parking ticket and look at refunding the money lost in the machine.”
A MAN is fighting to get a refund after paying £640.55 for a round of drinks at a bar in Grantham High Street.
Rob Ley, of Barrowby Gate, Grantham, says he only ordered two pints of lager when he went to Infernos with friends during a night out.
He said: “I’d had a few drinks, we called in there and I ordered two pints of lager.”
Short of cash Rob decided to pay the bill on his bank card.
He said: “I looked down, saw 6.40 and thought it was about right for two pints so I put in my pin.
“It was a dark and noisy environment and I didn’t notice that the decimal point had moved across.”
The actual amount Rob paid was £640.55.
He carried on the rest of his evening unaware of his pricey purchase.
It was not until the following Tuesday when he checked his bank statement that he saw the transaction.
He said: “I scanned down, did a double take and then broke out in a cold sweat.
“That amount of money is a mortgage payment.”
Rob contacted the owner of the bar Maria Karlsson, who looked into the issue.
He said initially she was being nice and polite and checking with her bank and accountants to try and trace the purchase of May 13. But nearly two months later there has been no resolution.
He said: “I told her that I needed my money back but she told me it is hard times for everybody. But I can’t forget £640. It’s a huge amount of money to find. If it wasn’t for the fact I’ve got a bit saved I could’ve missed a mortgage payment.
“It’s gutting and very embarrassing. I always take cash out now.”
Maria, who also owns Taboo, in Grantham’s Market Place, said she tried to help Rob as much as she could and offered him a free night out at Infernos while they attempted to resolve the problem.
But she added: “He doesn’t have a receipt or any proof. I feel for him if there’s been a mistake.”
“But the only way I can check the amount he bought is with a receipt. I can’t just reach down in my pocket and give him £600. I believe he did spend that money in the club. I do have that amount in transactions going through. Champagne in Taboo, for example, costs from £80 to £1,000.”
Maria said it is not the first time that someone has claimed to have paid too much for alcohol in the bar.
She said: “We always say to check to amount and verify it with the pin.”
THREE illegal immigrants have been removed from the country after being caught on the A1 at Grantham.
The men, from Pakistan, were caught by Lincolnshire Police in a lorry on May 15. They were trying to get to France, unaware the lorry was heading to Glasgow.
A UK Border Agency investigation discovered that two of the men were found to have overstayed their visas and the third was found to be living and working in the UK illegally.
When questioned by officers, the men admitted that they had been attempting to get to France in the Glasgow-bound lorry. All of the stowaways were detained.
Two of the men were removed on May 21 while the third man was returned to Pakistan on July 19.
They now face being barred from re-entering the UK.
Rachel Challis, from the UK Border Agency in Lincolnshire, said: “This case shows how difficult it is for migrants to lead a normal life in the UK if they choose to overstay their visas. These people wanted to travel abroad but couldn’t, so they resorted to hiding in the back of a lorry.
“Migrants should always leave the UK before their visa has expired or face arrest, detention, removal and a ban on returning.
“Illegal migrants can’t survive in the UK without a job and access to other public services. If you have suspicions about anyone who might be here illegally, please report it.”
Anyone with information about suspected immigration abuse can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/contact/report-crime.
MARREN TILES TRIOS
Results (week 3): Team Bar 11 Crafty Foxes 0, Team Powerplay 11 9ers 0, Magic Weasels 3 Grumpy Old Men 8, Oddsods bye.
Highs: Female - HGS 147 Susan Millar, HGH 210 Susan Millar, HSS 407 Magdalene Leicester, HSH 566 Magdalene Leicester; male - HGS 210 Colin Hayes, HGH 243 Andy Taylor, HSS 586 Colin Hayes, HSH 676 Colin Hayes; team - HGS 574 Team Powerplay, HGH 666 Team Powerplay, HSS 1632 Team Powerplay, HSH 1905 Team Powerplay.
Positions: 1 Team Powerplay 25, 2 Magic Weasels 16, 3 Grumpy Old Men 14, 4 Crafty Foxes 13, 5 Team Bar 13, 6 Oddsods 11, 7 9ers 7.
THURSDAY DOUBLES
Results (week 21): New Venture 1 Cool Runnings 9, Revrite 8 Last Resort 2, Lavender Hill Mob 7 Spare Parts 3, Old Codgers 0 Cobblers 10, Kanada St 2 Smokey Mountain Duo 8, Jetsetters 1 Giraffes 9.
Highs: Female - HGS 139 Natalie Tagg, HGH 194 Elaine Jackson, HSS 384 Natalie Tagg, HSH 527 Magdalene Leicester; male - HGS 226 Dave Pennock, HGH 244 Dave Pennock, HSS 550 Dave Pennock, HSH 621 Graham Kettle; team - HGS 396 Revrite, HGH 438 Revrite, HSS 1024 Revrite, HSH 1187 Smokey Mountain Duo.
Positions: 1 Revrite 143, 2 Last Resort 127, 3 Cobblers 117, 4 Jetsetters 113, 5 Giraffes 110, 6 Cool Runnings 110, 7 Lavender Hill Mob 106, 8 Smokey Mountain Duo 96, 9 Kanada St 94, 10 Spare Parts 92, 11 Old Codgers 88, 12 New Venture 64.
A GROUP of adults with learning disabilities got together at the South Kesteven Sports Stadium last week to have a go at some Olympic sports - and a few altenatives.
Sue Harris, who is swim school principal at the Meres, organised the event, which included a torch relay, sprinting, long jump and welly wanging.
She said: “I’m so proud of them and what they’ve done. It was amazing.”
Grantham torch bearer John Mapletoft, who took part in the torch relay with the competitors, presented everyone taking part with a medal.
Sue said: “It was absolutely fantastic.
“It’s the proudest event I’ve ever done in my life.”
It was such a success that the new athletes are already practising for the next event.
Sue added: “This is the start of a new sporting venture for them all.”
Lincolnshire County Shield
Semi-final
Gainsborough Trinity 3
Grantham Town 0
GRANTHAM Town’s defence of the Lincolnshire County Shield came to an end at The Northolme. Grantham were outclassed for most of the game by a Gainsborough side that was able to knock the ball around at will and had the game wrapped up after an hour.
Trinity showed their attacking intent from the off. Two early balls over the top of the Grantham defence for Paul Connor were only beaten by Grantham goalkeeper Jimmy Lindley and an offside flag. Although Grantham buzzed around the home side’s penalty area at their first corner, Gainsborough blocked Paul Grimes’s effort as he hit the shot.
Lindley was called on again after 11 minutes. Luke Waterfall rose highest at the far post from a Gainsborough corner. His powerful header was expertly turned over the crossbar by Lindley.
Neat football from the home side opened Grantham up a few minutes later. Dom Roma found Connor who slipped the ball inside for strike partner Shane Clarke. Lindley reacted well to smother the ball before Clarke could get a shot off.
The Grantham keeper was felt by the home crowd to be lucky to stay on the field after 16 minutes. Connor again got behind the Grantham defence with just Lindley to beat. The Grantham goalkeeper was outside his penalty area when Connor flicked the ball past him. Lindley stuck out an arm in reaction and stopped the shot.
Referee Mr Drysdale gave the free kick but only showed Lindley a yellow card. Terry Hawkridge hit the target with his free kick but Lindley did enough for Grantham to clear their lines.
The Trinity trio of Roma, Hawkridge and Ryan Williams began to pull Grantham around at will. A darting run from Williams opened up space for him to cross, only for Lindley to beat Connor to the ball. Waterfall got free at the far post again from another corner but could not make the most of the chance.
The opening goal came after 29 minutes. Unsurprisingly Roma, Williams and Hawkridge were involved. Roma’s cross found Williams whose shot was blocked by Phil Watt. Hawkridge gathered the loose ball and jinked himself some space on the edge of the Grantham penalty area and fired a low shot into the corner of the net.
Ten minutes from half time, Grantham had a chance to get back on level terms. Ben Saunders and Rhys Lewis both won their headers on the edge of the Trinity penalty area. The ball dropped nicely for Sam Purcicoe but he hit his volley across the face of the goal and wide.
Both sides had chances to add to the scoreline before the break but failed to take them. Hawkridge was in a good position when he picked up a loose ball but curled his shot wide of the mark. Ben Saunders had two bites at the cherry at the other end but could not get in a good strike.
The second half soon settled into the same pattern. Hawkridge beat Purcicoe but his cross was cleared by Watt. Lee Ridley made a foray down the other flank, beating Lee Potts, but a foul by Williams spurned the chance.
Hawkridge started the move that led to the second goal on 55 minutes. He sprayed a pass wide to Ridley. At the far post, Connor beat his man to the ball and placed a firm header past Lindley.
Hawkridge opened up Grantham again two minutes later. This time his cross for Ridley was foiled by an offside flag.
Substitutions changed the game as Gainsborough took off the three players who had been so instrumental in causing Grantham problems. Craig Nelthorpe brought a save from Lindley minutes after he was brought on.
The Gingerbreads made their own changes, Jamie McGhee giving the formation a more attacking look, and he began to make things happen on the right hand side. His cross found Ben Saunders, but Saunders’ header did not trouble Jan Budtz in the Gainsborough goal.
McGhee then fired over the top after a Grantham corner was not cleared well by the Gainsborough defence.
As Grantham pushed forward to try and get back in the game, Gainsborough exposed the space behind the Gingerbreads defence. Jamie Yates went on a run from the halfway line that ended with his shot rolling just past the post.
Darryn Stamp sealed the win for Gainsborough five minutes from time. Jonathan D’Laryea slid the ball through for Stamp who slipped his shot past Lindley.
Grantham Town: Lindley, Purcicoe, Potts, Jacklin, S. Saunders, Watt, Nwadike (McGhee, 61), Ball, Grimes (Demidh, 75), B. Saunders (Tony Battersby, 78), Lewis. Subs not used: Brindley, Magee. Att: 231.
GRANTHAM North Road Club’s race from Wetherby was won by club secretary John Norris.
Seven members sent 103 birds and race sponsor was Pete’s Fowl, of Harrowby.
Results: 1. J. Norris 1146.1, 2. T. Ballaam 1145.8, 3. J. Norris 1134.8, 4. J. Norris 1130.3, 5. G. Smart 1121.7, 6. T. Ballaam 1111.0, 7. T. Ballaam 1108.0, 8. J. Stalley 1047.1, 9. D. Gilbert 929.3, 10. T. Ballaam 846.0.
l Grantham Social Flying Club’s race from Wetherby was won by B. Charles.
Five members sent 91 birds.
Results: 1 B. Charles 1129, 2 E. Crawford 1072, 3 E. Crawford 928, 4 E. Crawford 901, 5 K. Meadows 891, 6 E. Crawford 849, 7 J. Ramm 764, 8 J. Ramm 744, 9 Mr and Mrs M. Colyer and son 608, 10 Mr and Mrs M. Colyer and son 601.
l Grantham United Flying Club’s race from Wetherby was won by G. Wilson.
Seven members sent 168 birds.
Results: 1 G. Wilson 1206, 2 J. Ablitt 1189, 3 D. Parker and son 1180, 4 Mr and Mrs L. Gilbert 1154, 5 J. Ablitt 1139, 6 J. Ablitt 1106, 7 D. Fowler and son 1074, 8 Mr and Mrs L. Gilbert 1073, 9 Mr and Mrs D. Dixon 1038, 10 D. Fowler and son 998.
THESE smartly dressed young men were part of the Boys’ Central School choir in the early 1960s.
The photograph, taken in 1962, was brought in by Ron Clarke of Cranwell. Ron is pictured on the right-hand side wearing glasses.
He said: “It was a choir concert at Grantham College. I think we finished second or third.
“The boys in involved were from across the whole school - from the first year to the fifth.”
Some of those pictured include: Bob Shields, Ray Walker, Steven Parr, Kevin Pacey, Mark Gill, Richard Elvin, Sid Diggins, Charlie Codd, John Smith and Paul Geeson.
WE’VE delved deep into the Journal archives for this picture of Grantham Amateurs FC.
The photograph is 100 years old, it being taken from the 1912-13 season in which this group finished runners-up in the Newark and District League.
They were one of the top three sides in the town at the time, along with Grantham Town and Grantham Avenue - both of which played in the Central Alliance League.
The players pictured are: (back, from left): Keightley, Felstead (goalkeeper), Brewin; (second row) Wilkinson, Pinchbeck, Sprawson, Bond; (front row) Marriott, Fisher, Tilford, Bond, Tilford.
The trainers pictured were Wright and Streets while others in the group include A. Sprawson, his brother (also called Sprawson) and Jackson.
l Do you have any team photos you would like us to feature? E-mail: comment@granthamjournal.co.uk
WARNINGS about the dangers of swimming in rivers are being issued by police after reports from concerned members of the public.
PCSO Matt Flack said: “If people have been inspired to take to the water by the Olympics, or just need to cool off during a hot spell, then use one of the many public pool facilities in the county.
“Swimming in rivers could result in injury or death and is just not worth the risk.”
Police say rivers are never safe places to swim because depth and flow can be misjudged and there could be unseen hazards under the water.
A FATHER of twins who keyed abuse into his ex-partner’s car was made to pay £250 compensation by Grantham magistrates.
Charles Smith, 27, of Kinoulton Court, Grantham, admitted scratching the word ‘slag’ into the car after a disagreement on July 21.
Chris Pye-Smith, defending, said: “He was upset.
“he fully admitted to the police when interviewed that he put this word into the car with his key.”
Smith, who had been in a relationship for four-and-a-half years and has 16-month-old twins, went to see his children when an issue arose.
A neighbour was alerted to the trouble between the pair when Smith’s ex-partner texted, asking her to call the police.
She had heard crashing noises coming from the property.
Prosecutor Daniel Paulson requested that a restraining order be put in place to give the victim a ‘safe haven’.
Smith, who bought the car for his ex-partner when they were in a relationship, said he felt the car was his property but was willing to pay the £250, which he believed the damage had cost.
Mr Pye-Smith added: “He is very much full of regret that he appears in court today.”
Until this incident, Smith had not been in trouble with the courts for four years and had changed his lifestyle.
Chairman of the magistrates Graham Harman said: “It’s a shame you are before the courts today.
“We understand the relationship has ended and we do feel there should be a cooling off period.”-
Smith was banned from going to his ex-partner’s address for three months.
He was also given a conditional discharge for 12 months and made to pay £40 towards court costs.
A FATHER, who left his 10-month-old child lying in his own urine, admitted assaulting his wife when she tried to throw him out of their house.
Elliot Stevenson, 26, of East Street, Rippingale, who is a recovering alcoholic, had been drinking while his wife was taking her daughters to school and he was babysitting.
Daniel Paulson, prosecuting, said: “She found their 10-month-old son without a nappy, he was lying in wet bed sheets. She believed Stevenson was in drink and she told him to leave the address. There was an altercation and she was assaulted by Stevenson.”
He admitted pushing and holding down his wife after she confronted him. She managed to leave the house and find a neighbour in the street to help her.
Mrs Simpson, defending, said: “A report from social services states his partner does wish for the relationship to be reconciled.”
Stevenson has since contacted Addaction to get help with his drinking problem.
The case was adjourned while a full report was written. Stevenson was released on conditional bail until August 29.
A TALENTED golfer broke down in court on Monday as he faced a conviction for drink driving.
Ryan Wallace, 20, of Hill Lane, Birmingham, admitted being over the limit when he ran his car off the road in High Dike, Easton, on July 13.
He called the police after the accident.
He told Grantham Magistrates’ Court: “What I did was selfish, stupid and reckless.
“I put myself in danger and the people that were with me. I’m really sorry for what I’ve done.
“I’ve let my family down; the sacrifices they made I can never repay.”
Wallace, who has ambitions of becoming a professional golfer, said the driving disqualification would impact on his career plans.
Magistrate Graham Harman, disqualifying Wallace for 17 months, said: “This is a very sad case.
“As you’ve said, you have let yourself down.
“In your profession, people look up to you. This sort of behaviour doesn’t go down well at all.
“I hope this is a blip. The bench wish you well in the future.”
Wallace, who recorded a reading of 62mcg in breath when the limit is 35mcg, was fined £110 and made to pay a £15 victim surcharge and £50 towards costs.
GRANTHAM Athletic Club members enjoyed their own ‘Super Saturday’ at Sheepmount Stadium, Doncaster, last weekend.
In the final North of England League match, Grantham maintained top spot, winning once again by 40 match points to give them a massive total of 415 points at the end of the season.
The final league results were: Grantham 24, Pudsey 19, Hallamshire 15, Grimsby 14, Goole 7, Wombwell 5.
Grantham athletes gained 32 first places and topped both A and B strings in 12 events. A club record was set by Jac Heanen with a long jump of 6.67m, breaking the previous best set in 1998.
Personal bests were recorded by Jac Heanen (100m 11.2sec), Jake Hornby (800m 2:13.5), Billy Orridge (3,000m steeplechase 11:23.0), Stuart Broughton-Eley (110m hurdles 20.4), and Mark Atkin (shot 10.47m)..
Promotion to Division Three next year means Grantham will meet Chesterfield, Newark, Doncaster, Bingley and Pudsey.
Results: Female, 100m - 3A A. Betts 14.9s, 2 B J. Jagger 15.8s; 200m - 4A A. Betts 34.2s; 400m - 4A S. Garner 79.6s, 3B A. Betts 84.4s; high jump - 2A J. Jagger 1.25m; long jump - 4A A. Betts 3.99m, 1B J. Jagger 3.92m; triple jump - 2A J. Jagger 8.26m; shot - 1A H. Gilbert 9.79m, 1B S. Garner 6.89m; discus - 2A L. Evans 30.22m, 1B J. Jagger 25.00m; javelin - 2A H. Gilbert 28.88m, 1B L. Evans 21.42m; hammer - 1A H. Gilbert 39.57m, 1B S. Garner 29.41m,
Male, 100m - 1A J. Heanen 11.2s pb, 1B G. Brenchley 11.8s; 200m - 2A B. Thompson 24.5s, 1B G. Brenchley 25.1s; 400m - 1A J. Brown 55.9s, 1B I. Charles 57.0s; 800m - 1A B. Orridge 2m 8.9s, 1B J. Hornby 2m 13.5s pb; 1500m - 3A B. Orridge 5m 9.2s, 1B J. Hornby 4m 41.8s; 5,000m - 1A A Short 18m 0.3s, 1B P. Hall 23m 14.0s; 110m hurdles - 2A S. Broughton-Eley 20.4s cr pb, 2B M. Burr 21.7s; 400m hurdles - 2A S. Broughton-Eley 69.0s; 3,000m steeplechase - 2A B. Orridge 11m 23.0s; high jump - 1A M. Burr 1.75m, 1B L. Chapman 1.60m; long jump - 1A J. Heaney 6.67m pb, 1B J. Brown 6.17m; triple jump - 1A L. Chapman 12.10m, 1B J. Brown 6.17m; shot - 1A M. Atkin 10.47m pb, 1B D. Samson 9.40m; discus - 1A M. Atkin 31.42m, 1B D. Samson 23.79m; javelin - 1A H. Richards 56.15m, 1B M. Burr 42.14m; hammer - 1A P. Garner 33.74m, 1B D. Samson 28.21m; 4x100m relay - 1 Grantham AC 47.6s; 4x400m relay - 1 Grantham AC 3m 53.5s.
Match result: 1 Grantham 380.5pt, 2 Hallamshire 340, 3 Pudsey 309.5, 4 Grimsby 146, 5 Goole 108, 6 Wombwell 67.
l With one match to complete in the Lincolnshire Track and Field League, Grantham are in the lead in all four age groups.
The under-13 triathlon for boys and girls, the men’s 10,000m and women’s 5,000m county championships will be held during the meeting on September 2.
A PICTURESQUE meadow has taken the place of a muddy track in a Grantham beauty spot.
The track in Queen Elizabeth Park has been transformed by South Kesteven District Council as part of a project to provide two new cycle paths through the green parkland.
Four mini meadows were also part of the project, which launched in November and was funded by Lincolnshire County Council Highways and transport charity Sustrans.
The mini meadows cover around 1,500 square metres and feature a mixture of 29 perennial meadow grasses and flowers, and wild flower annuals which have been specially blended to create a “long season of interest”.
SKDC’s portfolio holder for green, healthy and arts Councillor John Smith said: “The team have done a fantastic job to turn a rough scrap of land into a beautiful wildflower meadow. This work improves the whole area and fits perfectly with the work we are doing towards our priority to keep South Kesteven clean green and healthy.”
It is hoped the flowers will attract more wildlife, insects, butterflies and bees to Queen Elizabeth Park, off Belton Lane.
l SKDC wishes to gauge public opinion on the meadow. Readers are asked to let the council know if they would like to see more areas of the park become meadows. E-mail where and your reason why to l.leconte@southkesteven.gov.uk
RIDERS from Witham Wheelers contested the final round of the Lincolnshire League Handicap Road Race series.
In the league overall, there was minimal success for the club’s riders, with only Peter Cocker and Reece Egner getting in the points but not enough to be rewarded with a monetary sum.
Best club performance on the night at Withern, near Alford, came from Reece who got into a small break from Group Two and held on for second place. Dave Moulds was not far behind in sixth, with Rob Johnson eighth and John Farmer and Tony Mendham further back in the bunch.
Peter Barnes took second place in Group Three and Simon Cocker was eighth. Peter Cocker was disappointed to only finish eighth in Group Four/Five.
l Martin Hedley was the only Wheeler to rider the Alford Wheelers 25 on Sunday. He recorded 1hr 4min 3sec to finish 18th.
l Contesting the last round of the Scunthorpe Poly Circuit Race League, Peter Cocker led a successful chasing group which formed a break of nine riders in a briskly paced Category 2/3/4 race.
Peter escaped on the last lap as the other riders watched each other. He was chased down but remained five seconds clear as he took a comfortable victory.
l Kerrigan Robb continued his good form off-road with a win at Sherwood Pines in the Youth Series. He followed this up with second place at Peebles a few days later, on a trip to Scotland.
l Ideal conditions produced 19 personal bests in Witham Wheelers’ 10-mile time trial handicap league at Gorse Lane on Tuesday.
Quickest rider was Peter Cocker with 22:51. Natalie Eastaugh broke the 20mph barrier for the first time and was first on handicap. With two rounds remaining, Trevor White leads the league.
Results: Peter Cocker 22:51 1 19:58, George Thompson 23:01 2 20:21, Patrick Cutmore 23:28 3 19:40 5 6, Neil Dowsett 24:28 4 19:14, Martin Hedley 24:51 5 20:05, John Farmer 24:52 6 20:22, Graham McAndrew 25:01 7 17:11, Reece Egner 25:06 9 20:22, Jacob Storey 25:16 10 20:13, Michael Hespley 25:17 11 45:17, Peter Watson 25:24 12 19:46 8 3, Graham Jenks 25:30 13 20:51, Nick Millward 25:46 14 19:48, Peter Barnes 25:47 15 19:52, Gavin Dowsett 25:51 16 19:15, Martin Ludlam 25:52 17 45:52, Kevin Flint 26:02 18 20:35, Mick Egner 26:04 19 20:25, John Beere 26:13 20 20:13, Steve Cropper 26:13 21 19:58, Matt Pennifold 26:30 22 20:26, Jennifer McAndrew 26:43 23 46:43, Lara Thornhill 26:53 25 19:44 7 4, Dave Herd 26:53 24 21:48, Simon Cocker 27:08 26 21:23, Michael Smalley 27:34 27 19:34 4 7, Louise George 27:42 28 19:09 2 9, Steve Kidd 27:50 29 20:01, Tony Hardenberg 28:06 30 19:57, Adam Egner 28:19 31 19:40 6 5, Trevor White 28:41 32 19:31 3 8, Ian Simpson 29:04 33 49:04, Natalie Eastaugh 29:37 34 18:50 1 10, Peter Storey 29:48 35 21:05, Suzanne Holdsworth 29:53 36 19:48 10 1, Matt Kinton 31:08 37 19:24, Dan Bowchurch 31:12 38 51:12, Helen Boott 34:59 39 20:39, Andrea Egner 36:26 40 19:46 9 2, Nigel Eastaugh 39:40 41 30:04, Dave Moulds 25:01 8 19:33.
BARROWBY under-10s (Year 5) are on the lookout for unattached players for the forthcoming season.
The team trains on Saturdays between 9.30am and 11am and plays matches in the Grantham Youth football League on Sundays.
Barrowby FC is a Football Association Charter Standard Club and offers football for girls and boys from under-7 upwards.
For more information contact Paul 07730 584713 or Steve 07903 279493.