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3 days ago
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Bowling club celebrating success on and off the green
A bowling club in Carlisle is celebrating success on and off the green. Carlisle Subscription Bowling Club, which is located off Myddleton Street in Carlisle, are celebrating a number of successes on and off the green after an impressive regional cup run and securing national finals qualification. At the end of July, the Carlisle bowling club's impressive county cup run was ended by a 'very good' Workington side whilst Suzie Balfour and Laurence Kelly battled through to the finals of the county secretary's and treasurer's cup. On top of their regional cup run, the club is celebrating the success of Over 60s Women's Singles player Allison Hullock, who after winning the Cumbria Area and Regional finals has booked her place at the National finals in Leamington Spa which take place on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16. (Image: Supplied) Carlisle Subscription Bowling Club will also be represented at the National finals by their successful Mixed Fours team and John Baird in the 'Champion of Champions' category. Club president Janice Atkinson said: "I am extremely proud of what the club has achieved on and off the green this year, and the contribution from members, be it within the various bowling teams or as volunteers at our club social events and functions is outstanding."
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08-07-2025
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School 'incredibly proud' after fourth-place finish at national table cricket final
THE coach of William Howard School's table cricket team has said that she is 'incredibly proud' after they finished fourth in the national finals at Lord's. The team, consisting of nine students, competed in the national finals which were held at the 'home of cricket' in London on Wednesday, June 25. After only suffering one defeat in five matches in the pool stage to the 2024 national table cricket champions, Cheshire's The Wirral Grammar School for Boys, William Howard School prepared for a bronze medal showdown. William Howard School's team captain Andrew in-action (Image: Supplied) However, despite some valiant fielding, the team of Brampton students were defeated by Bedfordshire's Chiltern Academy, with the immediate disappointment soon replaced by pride at finishing fourth in the country. The team was overseen at Lord's by Tracey Croucher, who has been coaching table cricket at William Howard School for almost 10 years. READ MORE: Brampton school team preparing for table cricket final in London After her team's success, Tracey was keen to express her immense pride. (Image: Supplied) Speaking to the News & Star, she said: "I am incredibly proud of our William Howard Teams' achievements. "They had to do well in three competitions to reach these National Finals, and their success is down to their dedication, attending additional practices every week prior to competitions, and their incredible teamwork.' "Huge congratulations to the team, captain Andrew, vice-captain Nicky, Samuel, Eve, Summer, Emily, Amy, Harry and Lewis. "Thank you to Lord's Taverners and all those working with them for offering students such an amazing opportunity. Andrew with former England Cricket captain David Gower and current England cricketer Reece Topley (Image: Supplied) "Thank you to Sue Bouch and parents for supporting the students throughout the two days. "Thank you to all those who supported our cake sale and raffle. "Thank you also to those organisations who supported us with funding without which we would not have been able to attend – Carlisle United, Barry Mark Fitness and Lord's itself." (Image: Supplied) Alongside their success at Lord's, the William Howard School table cricket team also enjoyed exploring London, with many of the student visiting the English capital or the first time. During their visit the students enjoyed ice-cream in Hyde Park and trip to the Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Fountain for a paddle.
