Weekend Sports Update (5th & 6th April)

Ladies rugby, sailing, golf and football in this week’s round up.

West Norfolk Ladies Rugby Club had their final league game of the season on Sunday, as they entertained Southwell WRFC. Having gone the season unbeaten they capped off a superb campaign, winning 42-17. The Warriors ran in six tries, with a brace from Woman of the Match, Cora Hunter. Replicating the feat of their male counterparts, West Norfolk Ladies have topped their Division (NC2 Midlands East). Club coach, Jane Middleton-Jones, said, “everyone’s been awesome and it’s been a great season in our Centenary Year”. Look out for a detailed round up of the club’s successes this season in the next edition of Town & Around.

Hunstanton Sailing Club are hosting an Open Day this coming Saturday, 12th April, as they welcome everyone down to view all the water sports facilities on offer. Young or old, novice or experienced, the club are inviting all water sports enthusiasts alike down to their base at the northern end of the promenade. Members will be on hand to give demonstrations on kite surfing, paddle boarding, wind surfing, kayaking, canoeing and sailing. Refreshments will also be available and the bar, with its wonderful views across the Wash, will be open.

Searles Golf Club held their annual Captain’s Day on Saturday with a record turn out of 60 club members raising over £600 for their designated charity, NARS. A cheque for £6,000 was also presented to Stephen Yaxley from fundraising throughout the season.

Pictured : Seniors Captain, Bob Higginbotham, Stephen Yaxley, Ladies Captain, Teresa Hills and Men’s Captain, Dave Cox. Credit Chris Bishop/RNLI

King's Lynn Town remain outside the play off places on goal difference in the Conference League North after a hard fought 0-0 draw in a game of few chances at home to Chorley on Saturday. Whilst five clean sheets on the trot bode well for the run in, manager, Adam Lakeland, will be as equally concerned about the lack of goals.

In Division One of the Anglian Combination League, Dersingham Rovers require just one point to secure a top three finish in an impressive debut season at this level. A 2-0 victory at lowly Kirkley & Pakefield Reserves putting the local outfit on the verge of promotion to the Premier Division. A blinder from Kieran Nurse and a goal from Dane Schmuda sealing the win.

In Division Four, 2nd placed Heacham Reserves leapfrogged opponents North Walsham Town Reserves to top the table on goal difference with an excellent 3-0 win. Harvey Pightling, Tom Beattie and Alfie Buhlemann all notching. However, the visitors do have two games in hand. Dersingham Reserves lost 3-1 at home to Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers ‘A’ to all but end their chances of a top three finish. Ben Harris with the consolation goal.

In Division One of the North West Norfolk League, 2nd placed Dersingham Rovers ‘A’ beat leaders Reffley Youth FC in the League Cup Semi Finals. Goals from Sonny Devlin and Kris Smith enough to book their place in the final. Ingoldisthorpe Reserves remain rooted at the bottom of the table after a 4-3 reverse at home to Watlington Reserves. A brace from Kai Mayes and a goal from Chesley Mayes not enough to share the spoils in a seven goal thriller.

In Division Two, Heacham Minors Development FC are up to 3rd after an 8-0 rout at home to bottom side FC Aburi Town, whilst in-form FC St. Edmunds Hunstanton are up to 8th after a walkover win against Shouldham Youth FC. After a slow start to the season, manager, Nigel King, is now realistically eyeing up a top half of the table finish.

In the Thurlow Nunn Youth League, Heacham FC 18’s host Aylsham FC U18’s tomorrow (Tuesday) evening (7.45pm Kick off).