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RIBBLE Valley golfer Kate Egford has opened a new chapter in her
Golfer Kate opens new chapter as top magazine signs her up Golf
by the former England international appears in the February issue of the Lady Golfer magazine. The series will cover all aspects of how
life. The first in a series of articles written
sports science relates to golf. Kate's reaction to seeing her work
published on a national scale? "It's the first time any of my work has
been published in a national magazine. “Although there is room for improve
ment, I’m very pleased and it’s certainly something I would like to develop in the
future. "A lot of people told me there was a
need for articles of this kind, and the ini- Ssene
tial reaction has been very good indeed." Kate was invited to contribute a
series of articles after Adrian Green, a writer on the Lady Golfer magazine, was late for an interview with her at Myer- scough College, where she is a course leader in HND Golf and Leisure Man agement. Kate continues: "I had a lecture to
give and Adrian, because he was late, lis tened in to it. "He was so interested in what he
heard that I was invited to the maga zine's headquarters at Cleckheaton and
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commissioned to write a series of arti cles." Kate, who lives in Clitheroe and holds
a plus-one handicap at Wilpshire GC, is also a radio pundit; regularly broadcast-, ing on BBC Radio Lancashire. Although Kate's golfing career went
on the back-burner last year while she studied for her MSc in Sport and Exer cise Science, she still found time to win the Red Sum Salver at Royal Birkdale and reach the final of the Northern Women's Championship at Bolton. Kate begins her 1999 competitive
campaign next month when she travels to Spain as part of the England B team chosen for the Sherry Cup at Sotogrande. Kate is pictured with the February issue of Lady Golfer. (100299/19/10)
BLUES DON’T FEAR DATE WITH DESTINY
By CHRIS BODEN CLITHEROE travel to Devon
for their date with destiny with chairman Steve Rush insisting: "We're not frightened of anyone." The Blues face FA Carlsberg Vase
holders Tiverton Town at Ladys- mead on Saturday knowing they are up against it when they lock horns with one of the most successful sides in the non-league game. But Steve Parry's men are confi
dent that their water-tight defence, which has seen them keep clean sheets in all four Vase rounds to date, will help see them through to the last four. Parry and his management team
again watched Tiverton in action on Tuesday night, and Rush said: "They are the holders, and over the last two or three years they have earned a reputation for playing
good football. "But we're not frightened of any
one. We have had them watched, and we know one or two things that will be to our benefit." And Rush pointed to that domi
.... O Steve Rush
nant defence as one of the pivotal factors in the match: "At the moment, without tempting fate, we have not conceded a goal in the Vase. "We have been sneaking 1-0 and
2-0 wins, and that shows we have got a tight ship at the back.
THE
F.A.VASE "Tiverton's strikers have an
excellent reputation, but so did Mangotsfield's in our Vase semi final three years ago. "They had two prolific strikers,
and neither scored in the two games we played." Rush added: "The first thing is
to still be in the hat for the semi finals on Monday. "Ideally, the lads will go there
and win the match. That is the way Steve and the staff have been preparing for the game. "We have got a fixture backlog
with our cup involvements, but if we can't win the match, we would n't complain if we took them back to Shawbridge for a replay." The Blues have been without a
game this week after the postpone ment of Atherton Collieries' Flood lit Trophy clash with Prescot Cables last week. Clitheroe were due to face the
winners on Tuesday night, but will have to wait until the tie is settled. However, Rush feels that if the
team play as they did in the second half of the 1-1 draw at St Helens on
Gardner’s goal saves the day
Si Helen s ......................................... 1 within five minutes when skipper C l ilh e ro e......................................... 1 Chris Grimshaw shot over the cross-
(after extra-time)
THE Blues had to thank Dave Gardner for maintaining their inter est in the North Western Trains League Challenge Cup. This quarter-final was heading the
Merseysiders’ way until the striker's last-minute intervention. Clitheroe were the better side in
extra-time, but the sides could not be separated, and will replay at Shaw bridge on Monday. The Blues should have gone ahead
bar with only the keeper to beat. Both sides contributed to a scrappy
game, and defences were on top. But Gardner caused the home side
problems with his workrate on a heavy pitch. The sides went in goal-less at half
time, but St Helens went ahead short ly after the hour when goalkeeper Jon Parrott failed to connect with a back pass, and Glen Walker walked the ball into an empty net. Brian Welch almost levelled, only to see his shot blocked, but the game turned
More glory for national champion?
'H ILE Clitheroe canoeist Jon Royle races with the British team in the Wild Water Rac ing World Cup, two of his protegees have been
making a splash of their own. David Roberts and Jonathan Schofield, both 13, won
their races while canoeing for Clitheroe Scouts last week end on the River Irwell at the Burrs Activity Centre, Bury. David who attends Ribblesdale High School, and
Jonathan of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, won the British Canoe Union Division B and Open races respec
tively in the Wild Water Racing Under 14 categoiy. The youngsters train with Royle, who is in New Zealand
for the World Cup, in Rishton. TT ,. Jonathan (pictured right), who is also Under 14 nation
al champion, is preparing for the international selection ra c e in April at Bala, W a le s .
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He only started canoeing three years ago with the scouts, and is hopeful of reaching the World Champi-
°"Jonathan s^ d : "You have to be 15 to compete in the Under 18 section at the World Championships, but I am hoping to qualify for the squad in Wales.
"I want to go to Italy for experience, and hopefully my
national championship win will stand me in good stead. ® Clitheroe scouts are having a water activities weekend on Windermere in April, which will involve canoeing, sail-
imr and motor boating. More details will be available closer to the event. . , ,, 4.
around when Dennis Hill and Clive Dunn came on for the last 20 minutes. Hill's ability to get to the line and behind the home defence caused all
sorts of problems. But Parrott still had to be alert at
the other end, making a superb save to redeem his earlier mistake. Almost on the whistle, the Blues
equalised when a corner from the right found the head of Gardner, who placed it beyond keeper Mike Allison. Ciitheroe were on top in the two
extra periods, but Parrott again had to come to his side's rescue, and the sides ended all-square.
Saturday, there is no reason why the Blues can't beat Tiverton: "It was very encouraging on Saturday. "We didn't play as well as we can
in the first half, but we recovered, and for the whole of the second half and extra-time, there was only one team in it. "If we carry on that sort of form, there won't be many sides capable
of beating us." And although Clitheroe are away
from home, Rush points to the Tiverton pitch as a factor in Clitheroe's favour: "We like to get the ball down and play. "And that has been difficult on
some of the quagmires we have had to play on up here. "But Tiverton's pitch is firmer,
and that will suit us down to the ground." Parry is expected to be able to
select from a full-strength squad, with no reaction to the game at St Helens fro m_ any of his players. And his hand may even be bol
stered. Rush added: "There is a good chance that there will be a new face involved in the squad." Clitheroe will be backed by the
Blues in the Corner, among others, and Rush said: "It is a tough tie - they all are at this stage. "But they don't scare us, and it
doesn't half help when our support ers make some noise.
Cup joy for Reserves
Clilheroe Reserves ..................................................... 5 Darwen R e se rv e s ..........................................................2 CLITHEROE Reserves continued their impressive League Cup run with a home win against Darwen
Reserves. On a heavy pitch the visitors were no match for
Clitheroe who ran out comfortable 5-2 winners. Dave Worthington opened the scoring with a curling
shot from just outside the penalty box. Soon after Neil Ollerton bagged a brace. His first was
a similar strike to the Blues first goal and his second a delightful chip over the Darwen keeper. Darwen tried vainly to get back in the tie and were given some hope when they pulled a goal back just
before half-time. The men from the Anchor Ground continued to press forward after the break and were rewarded with a sec
ond goal. This, however, sparked Clitheroe back into life and
further goals from a Worthington spot-kick and Andy Rouine gave the Blues a much-deserved win. The secojnd string were due to travel to Ramsbottom
last night in the league and are at home a week on Sat urday to Chadderton in the league.
Youth team’s goal romp
Clilheroe Under 18s ...................................................6
Nelson .............................................................................® COMMITTED Clitheroe gave their title hopes a real fillip with a superb victory over the league lead ers.
After a 10-week lay-off, the locals were straight back
in the groove, and Nelson had no answer. The first goal came on 20 minutes after Jonathon
Ilosty's ball down the line was picked up by Lord, who cut inside before flicking the ball into the top corner with the outside of his foot. Clitheroe played some great football after that, and
they saw Halleron hit the post, and Garner inexplicably have a goal ruled out before the lead was doubled 10
minutes before the break. Garner collected the ball, went round the last defend
er and feigned to shoot, before skipping past the keeper
and rolling the ball home. Wilkinson added the third after the interval, cutting
in from the left before sneaking his shot inside the far post.
Garner added a second, and Parkinson made it 5-0 '
with a great right-foot shot. Substitute Gary Jackson got in on the act after Gar ner unselfishly laid the ball back for him to complete the
rout. Hosty was man-of-the-match, and the locals now lie
five points behind the leaders, but with two games in
hand. On Sunday, Clitheroe travel to face Chorley at St Gregory's, kick-off 2 p.m.
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Clitheroe and District Snooker League First
Division title with a fine win over near rivals
Billington A. And closest challengers
Rimington A lost their sec ond game in succession, and find the pack now breathing down their necks. At the wrong end of the
table, Police earned a wel come win against fellow stragglers Billington B, but the pair, and Talbot B are well adrift. At last a gap has opened
up at the top of the Second Division, after Waddington A, aided by a superb ran of 51 from M. Dewhurst, earned them a big win over title contenders Clitheroe Conservatives. But there are still three
teams equal in second spot, just eight points off the pace.
"They will be well supported, but
so will we, and hopefully we will give our fans something to cheer." Tiverton are certainly a strong
side at their level - the Screwfix Direct Western League. T iw y have won the league four
years out of five, but currently lie third, which, the local press admit, is "a bit of a disaster." Town have netted 14 goals on
their way to the quarter-finals, beating Ilfracombe Town 5-0, Deal Town 2-1, Ash United 5-1 and Bed ford Town 2-1. The Blues will have to look out
for Phil Everett, the reigning non league player-of-the-year, who has netted six of those goals. The prolific Everett has 24 for
the season, and currently lies on 286 for the club in total. ® The Blues in the Corner are run ning an executive coach to Tiverr ton. The fare has Ijeen subsidised by the independent supporters’ club so it is as economical on the coach, as it would be for a typical carload. Prices are £12 adults and £8 chil
dren, and the coach sets off at 6-30 a.m. from Shawbridge. To book your seat, get your
monies to treasurer Barbara Cat- low at 47 Mitchell Street, Clitheroe, with your details. For more information, contact Bruce Dowles (01200 426757).
FIXTURES First Division
Low Moor A v Rimington A;
Chatburn A v Catholic B; Whalley Conservatives v Billington B; Billington A v Police: Talbot v RBL. Second Division
Rimington B v Low Moor B;
Catholic A v Chatburn B; Waddington B v Clitheroe Con servatives; Pendle Club v
Waddington A. RESULTS
First Division Whalley Conservative 10 (-142),
Biilinglon A 4 (364): M. Riley (5) 63, J. Gibson (-11) 65; D. Cox (- 17) 66, D. Wilson (-3) 59; J. Timperley (20) 57, P. Conchie (17) 105; J. Sumner (14) 74, T. Itydeheard (14) 61; A. Riley (-8) 86, T. Wilson (scratch) 26; J. Cross (21) 96, P. Barker (14) 48. Rimington A 6 (394), Catholic
B 8 (431): S. Petty (13) 27, R. Alston (scratch) 68; D. Calvert (21) 79, T. Byrne (16) 75; J. Thornton (21) 88, M. Byrne (16) 65; J. Lund (25) 74, S. Simpson (19) 102; K. Dowbig- gin (-7) 73, S. Duckworth (-17) 48; M. Rhodes (20) 53, J. Byrne (20) 73. Chatburn A 10 (410), Low
(3) 64,1. Perry (8) 57; M. Law- son (2) 64, T. Henshaw (-7) 47; A. Bradshaw (14) 67, D. Ireland (24) 75; G. Clark (15) 95. P. Traynor (12) 57; S. Harrison (6) 76. D. Dean (7) 59. Talbot B 10 (392), Slaidburn 4
Moor A 4 (355): G. Simkin (-17) 44, M. Holmes (-16) 60; E Craig
(327): S. Procter (23) 82, G.
Robinson (18) 45; M.'-Robinson (11) 71, E. Rigby (6) 25; J. Proc ter (17) 45, P. Rigby (26) 75. Billington B 6 (392), Police 8.
(400): J. Kelsall (17) 49, B.‘ Brown (-3) 65; R. Ayres (21) 53, 1. Hartley (19) 74; C. Gorzella (26) 71, F. Booth (13) 58;;J) Flannery (27) 96, P. Atkinson (23) 69; J. Whitford (21) 79,-J. Griffiths (16) 55; J. Ainsworth
(27) 54, D. Allen (10) 89. Second Division
Waddington A 12 (470), Con
servatives 2 (331): D. Haig (14) 87, M. Wensley (-5) 66; J. Wooff (18) 99, K.A. Smith (27) 60; D. Nelson (-3) 61, D. Smith (-2) 42;: R. Cowking (11) 91, T. Smith; (27) 58; M. Dewhurst (9) 87,L - Charlton (7) 36; T.A. Makinsbh:
(7) 45, M. Whitaker (13) 71. “ Downhum 12 (468), Talbot A.2
(335): C. Aspinall (10) 84,F.) Whitaker (13) 41; D. Hart (21) 93, A. Cookson (14) 43; D. Walmsley (20) 93, S. Procter (11) 53; S. Turner (21)56, T. Procter (22) 85; P. Walmsley (26) 67, S. Cookson (12) 48; P. Parker (8) 75, P. Procter (20) 65. Low Moor B 8 (433), Chatburn
B 6 (440): B. Sterling (22) 64, P. Wilson (22) 51; S. Jones (22) 80, A. Wilson (21) 71; P. Mercer (22) 82, M. Paul (15) 67; S. Mercer (22) 74, S. Simkin (25) 71; P. Berry (24) 68, R. Turner (20) 107; B. Hodgson (14) 65, S. Tomkinson (27) 73. Pendle Club 12 (453),
Waddington B 2 (350): J. Nedeljkovic (25) 83, G. Laxton (27) 84; D. Grant (19) 70, E. Houghton (23) 66; Red Watson (14) 8 7 ,1. Jackson (27) 54; B. Conchie (4) 72, N. Laxton (24) 42; P. Clegg (21) 74, T. Walms ley (20) 54; M. Roberts (16) 67, I. Hothersall (27) 50. Catholic A 10 (419), Rimington
4 (372): N. Wilson (23) 47, P. Winckley (20) 88; A. Scott (26) 89, A. Hayhurst (21) 53; M. Ryan (8) 64, R. Bolland (12) 57; S. Wilson (14) 68, J. Lund Jnr (18) 46; S. Smith (19) 86, P. Hobson (21) 51; T. Gudgeon (25) 65, D.A. Seed (27) 67. - POINTS AND POSITIONS First Division
1, Whalley Conservatives
124; 2, Rimington A 108;-3, Billington A 102; 4, Chatburn A 102; 5, Low Moor A 100; 6, Slaidbum 100; 7, Catholic SC B 100; 8, RBL 84; 9, Talbot B 80; 10, Billington B 76; 11, Police 74.
Clitheroe Conservatives 98; 3, Rimington B 98; 4, Pendle Club 98; 5, Chatbum B 92; 6, Talbot A 84; 7, Low Moor B 81; 8, Catholic SC A 77; 9, Downham 68; 10, Waddington B 64.
1, Waddington A 106; 2, Second Division lli *i J..1I.1 II, in.i , l|^ w »i u jT rmrirTrrVrj— >
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