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Lynn prise away trophy from near-neighbours
The Len Howlett Trophy saw Lynn prise the trophy away from neighbours Wisbech in their annual table tennis challenge.
KING’S LYNN: ‘Tri’ a triathlon and support veterans’ centre
Triathlon enthusiast Jacob Marshall-Grint has come up with an idea to introduce others to the sport and help ex-servicemen.
Olympic eventers head for Houghton
With less than a week before the first trot up at Houghton International, the finishing touches are being put to the cross country courses, stables and arenas ready for the 700 horses heading to Norfolk on the bank holiday weekend.
SNETTISHAM: Club pushes the boats out to give sailing fans a try
Snettisham Beach Sailing Club is hosting it’s annual free open day alongside the Royal Yacht Association’s event “Push the boat out”.
Triathlon backs troops
King’s Lynn Triathlon Club is staging a charity triathlon on June 23 to encourage newcomers to the sport and to raise money for the Bridge for Heroes charity.
Nathan races out of his skin at meeting
Newmarket may be the home of horse racing, but the weekend of April 20 saw the swimmers come to town with teams from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, amongst others.
Houghton trials
Houghton Hall is famous for attracting big names to its annual horse trials – and this year’s event will be no different.
Supreme champion
Gayton Thorpe Riding Club held its first show at the club’s new venue on Setch Road, Blackborough End.
West Norfolk juniors hold end-of-season awards night
West Norfolk Junior Badminton, sponsored by Roythorne’s Garage of North Wootton, held their end-of-season presentation and party at KES.
Manning steps into the ring for show
National schoolboy ABA finalist Joe Manning will be one of the main attractions when Ferry Street Boxing Club host its latest show at Gaywood Community Centre tomorrow night.
Rare visit by top jockeys at Fakenham
Top jockeys Jason Maguire and Daryl Jacob made the most of rare visits to Fakenham by plundering three wins between them on a sun-blessed Countryside Race Day.
Dersingham take crown
Dersingham Primary School were crowned West Norfolk Large Schools SSP Netball Hi5 champions.
WATLINGTON: Swimmer Oliver’s Deaflympics dream
A dedicated teenager hopes to fulfil his dream of competing at the Deaflympics this summer.
Club celebrates record entry for the finals day
Lynn’s Maltings Q Club kindly hosted the Narbeck Boys Billiards League finals day which saw record numbers of entries and supporters attending the four championships.
Duo do league proud
You only have to look at the two finalists in the National Boys Under-16s Billiards Championship to know that West Norfolk boys are doing well.
Ingoldisthorpe through to finals
Ingoldisthorpe Primary won the small schools School Sport Partnership Hi5 netball finals.
Petanque winners face camera
Eighteen pairs played in an open petanque competition at Heacham Social Club before attending a presentation, which also incorporated the league winners.
John made a life president
It was a memorable day for Lynnsport Indoor Bowls Club chairman John Bailey who is the first person to become an honorary life member at the club.
Financial boost for Bullen
Lynnsport Indoor Bowls Club has chosen paralympic table tennis hopeful Daniel Bullen as the recipient of the money raised through its president’s charity.
HEACHAM: Another step towards 1,000km
When runner Shane Nicholl crosses the finish line of GEAR on Sunday, he will be one step closer to completing the challenge of a lifetime.
Bloy is just edged out in a thrilling finish
Lynn Cycling Club’s Daniel Bloy was edged out in a thrilling finish in a five-round series on the Elveden estate near Thetford.
Swimmers honoured
Following the county championships, British Age Group awards were made to four swimmers from West Norfolk Swimming Club.
HOLKHAM HALL: Sprint cyclist heads home for festival
One of the country’s leading young cyclists will be heading back to her home county this weekend for the Pedal Norfolk Cycling Festival at Holkham Hall this weekend.
Life’s a beach as league stages successful finals night
Snettisham Beach Park Darts and Dominoes League held its finals night at West Newton Social Club.
Wells’s 17 wins
West Norfolk swimmers took part in the Norfolk County Swimming Championships over three weekends at Wymondham and Thetford.
Terrington unbeaten in Division One
Terrington maintained their unbeaten IBA Table Tennis Lynn League Division One record with a 10-0 win against Runcton Holme B, although second placed Runcton Holme A matched the performance with their own whitewash of Greenfingers.
Sam tipped to shine
West Norfolk’s bowls players will provide plenty of talking points this summer, predicts Norfolk Bowls Association secretary Peter Bird.
Coarse permits
The coarse fishing season at Nar Valley Fisheries will open on June 1 and permits are now available from the local tackle shops (Anglers Corner and Shipshape Tackle of Lynn, and Kev’s Tackle of Swaffham) or as below.
Triathlon bumper weekend
Members of Lynn Triathlon Club began the season well this weekend with some impressive results.
Catches starting to flock to Shepherd’s
The last seven days has seen the lakes improving day by day as the milder conditions improve: this brings both the angler to the banks and the fish looking for food.
New faces at Gallow
At Fakenham’s Gallow indoor bowls club the past year has seen several new faces take over the organisational reins.
KING’S LYNN: BMX-pert gives masterclass
Youngsters had a wheely good time with a BMX World Champion.
GAYTON: Teacher on charity marks
A teacher from Gayton will be running the equivalent of almost two-and-a-half marathons next month to raise vital funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
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Weather for King's Lynn
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
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