http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/ Top stories for Sport http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061483_wood_cup_woe HEYWOOD’S three-year Wood Cup winning streak was emphatically ended by Monton and Weaste on Sunday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061483_wood_cup_woe Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1061482_bridge_happy_runnersup BRIDGE Colts under sevens were narrowly beaten in the final of the Unicorn Football Festival in Timperley. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1061482_bridge_happy_runnersup Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1061480_club_off_to_a_flyer NEWLY-formed Heywood Angling Club held its inaugural meeting at the Engineers last week. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1061480_club_off_to_a_flyer Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061479_mike_currys_on_the_good_work ON Saturday Heywood Cricket Club hosted a night of curry and fun in a joint fundraising event organised by one of the club’s main sponsors, Mike Goldrick Blinds. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061479_mike_currys_on_the_good_work Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061477_kaye_bags_seven_to_keep_title_challenge_on_track ON Saturday, for perhaps the first time this season, the localised weather conditions enjoyed by the Central Lancashire League did not work against Heywood, as they managed to complete what turned out to be a five-point victory over Clifton, and extend their lead at the top of the table to six points. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061477_kaye_bags_seven_to_keep_title_challenge_on_track Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1060508_heywood_set_for_tough_challenge ‘THE sun is shining, the weather is sweet’……..so goes the Bob Marley song, and the weekend before the JW Lees Wood Cup Final was certainly sweet for Heywood. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1060508_heywood_set_for_tough_challenge Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1060505_heywood_line_up_for_wood_cup_final HEYWOOD travel to Werneth on Sunday to play Monton in the JW Lees Wood Cup final hoping to win the trophy for the fourth successive year. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1060505_heywood_line_up_for_wood_cup_final Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1060504_lisa_set_to_join_professional_ranks HEYWOOD basketball player Lisa Hutchinson is set to represent Great Britain in the women’s European Championship in Cardiff and is planning a move abroad to play professionally at club level. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1060504_lisa_set_to_join_professional_ranks Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1060503_hare_victory DARTS: THE Hare and Hounds picked up their first win when they beat Heywood Cricket Club 5-2 last week, the halfway stage in the 18-week Heywood Summer League. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1060503_hare_victory Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1060500_colts_entertain_spartans BRIDGE Colts met Hamrun Spartans, based near Valetta, Malta on Monday at their Bamford base. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1060500_colts_entertain_spartans Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1059824_can_your_child_be_the_new_tiger_woods SOMEWHERE out there in Greater Manchester is lurking outstanding golfing talent among the thousands of seven-14-year-old boys and girls we have in the region. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1059824_can_your_child_be_the_new_tiger_woods Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1059517_wood_cup_wonders WOOD Cup holders Heywood’s love affair with the competition continued at Crimble on Sunday when they won through to their fourth successive final. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1059517_wood_cup_wonders Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1059516_swim_star_heads_off_to_olympics HEYWOOD swimmer Keri-Anne Payne has been making last-minute preparations before jetting off to China tomorrow to compete in the Beijing Olympic Games. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1059516_swim_star_heads_off_to_olympics Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1059515_new_name_new_venue HEYWOOD St James Reform start pre-season training this Sunday ahead of their third season in the Bury and District Sunday Football League. Training will begin at 11am at the sports centre and new players are welcome to attend. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1059515_new_name_new_venue Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1059514_rachel_stars HOPWOOD Golf Club’s rising star Rachel Connor helped take England to the final of the women’s European Championships earlier this month at Murcar, Scotland. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1059514_rachel_stars Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1059513_langford_effort_in_vain HEYWOOD lost 5-2 to Radcliffe in the Greater Manchester Super League at the Bay Horse on Sunday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1059513_langford_effort_in_vain Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1059253_armson_crowned_observer_champion MARK ARMSON was crowned champion as the Observer Bowls Tournament reached a nailbiting climax on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1059253_armson_crowned_observer_champion Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1058516_peiris_hits_a_ton WOOD Cup holders Heywood knocked Littleborough out of the competition for the fourth time in five seasons when they achieved a comfortable victory at Crimble on Sunday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1058516_peiris_hits_a_ton Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1058514_heywood_edged_out_in_thrilling_encounter HEYWOOD Town darts team were involved in a thriller at Newton Heath in the Greater Manchester Super League on Sunday, coming from 3-0 down to take the match into a deciding set. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1058514_heywood_edged_out_in_thrilling_encounter Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1058344_get_set_for_the_tiger_hunt NEXT week, all the titles in the MEN Weekly Newspaper Group will be launching an exciting search for the NEW Tiger Woods. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1058344_get_set_for_the_tiger_hunt Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1058513_river_roch_is_on_the_up NATIONAL Fishing Week will run from Saturday 19 July to Sunday 27 July with hundreds of events organised across the UK embracing all disciplines - sea, coarse and game. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1058513_river_roch_is_on_the_up Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1058511_fitting_tribute_to_star_player_scott A MEMORIAL match for former Roach Dynamos player Scott Howatson was held at Heywood St James’ ground on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1058511_fitting_tribute_to_star_player_scott Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1058507_roberts_has_gloss_finish DULUX Decorator Centres, the UK’s leading decorating specialist teed off its fifth annual summer Golf Tour. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1058507_roberts_has_gloss_finish Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1057548_hardman_leads_from_the_front HEYWOOD opening bat Tom Hardman scored a magnificent century against Oldham at the Pollards on Saturday to keep Heywood’s title hopes well and truly alive. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1057548_hardman_leads_from_the_front Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1057546_roach_match_celebrates_scotts_life A MATCH in memory of a talented footballer and a ‘good person’ will be held at Heywood St James Phoenix Park ground on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1057546_roach_match_celebrates_scotts_life Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1057544_peine_have_actionpacked_stay PEINE Chess Club visited its counterpart in Heywood at the weekend and enjoyed a fun-filled stay. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1057544_peine_have_actionpacked_stay Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1057543_brave_souls_edged_out_in_thriller NORDEN Community Primary School were victorious in a thrilling end to the Rochdale Hornets ‘Pass That Ball’ competition held at Oulder HIll High School. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1057543_brave_souls_edged_out_in_thriller Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1057542_deal_flush_out_opposition_to_win ALL Souls Primary School held their annual ‘6 a-side 4 Dads’ day and raised £1,000 for the schools funds. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1057542_deal_flush_out_opposition_to_win Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1057540_derby_defeat DARTS: HEYWOOD lost the match and top spot when they were edged out 4-3 in a thrilling encounter with Blackley (VASA). http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1057540_derby_defeat Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056497_heywood_slump_to_shock_defeat VETERANS Phil Deakin and Brendan Miskella rolled back the years to lead Littleborough to victory against league leaders Heywood at Hare Hill on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056497_heywood_slump_to_shock_defeat Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056499_dawson_innings_provides_highlight WHAT a weekend! The weather didn’t help, as Friday night’s JW Lees Twenty20 match against Rochdale was washed out, but at least Bobby Cross called correctly and Heywood were credited with a victory. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056499_dawson_innings_provides_highlight Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056501_sparks_sparkle A NEW name has appeared in the sport of gymnastics - Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy, who opened their new facility at Roeacre Business Park in June. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056501_sparks_sparkle Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056503_chess_puts_town_on_the_map_ HEYWOOD Chess Club attracted top grade players to the town as they descended on the Civic Hall to play in the 14th Chess Congress. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056503_chess_puts_town_on_the_map_ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056504_birthday_boy_takes_the_title AMATEUR boxing’s rising star from Heywood didn’t take long to make his mark when he was awarded his first England vest. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056504_birthday_boy_takes_the_title Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056506_duke_suffer_first_loss THE Duke of Wellington lost their unbeaten record in the Heywood Summer League last week, defeated by title rivals Browns Wine Bar 5-2. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056506_duke_suffer_first_loss Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056507_rendo_kai_clinch_clutch_of_medals_ THE North West JSKA Championships were held at Oldham Sports Centre last weekend. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1056507_rendo_kai_clinch_clutch_of_medals_ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055534_on_course_for_wood_cup_joy A MAJESTIC century from Bobby Cross kept alive Heywood’s dream of a fourth consecutive Wood Cup triumph. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055534_on_course_for_wood_cup_joy Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055535_youth_take_plaudits_at_reform_awards YOUTH took centre stage at Heywood Reform Club last Sunday as the football club’s main award was won by 19-year-old Jack Nicholson. Jack won the Players’ Player of the Year award in his first season at the club. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055535_youth_take_plaudits_at_reform_awards Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055536_dukes_high_achievements A season of major achievement for Duke of Wellington could have ended on an even higher note if the weather had not have left local park pitches in such bad conditions. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055536_dukes_high_achievements Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055537_centreville_plans_go_awry ABC Centreville’s plans to field three full teams involving 12 riders in the Warrington four-up team trial last Thursday went badly wrong due to a host of circumstances. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055537_centreville_plans_go_awry Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055538_heywood_on_top_of_table HEYWOOD won for the second time in as many weeks in the Greater Manchester Super League on Sunday, following up their opening week’s victory at Radcliffe with another 4-3 success against Blackley (Grove Inn) at the Bay Horse. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055538_heywood_on_top_of_table Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055541_champion_charlotte Local gymnast Charlotte Loftus has scooped the biggest prize in regional gymnastics by becoming the The North West floor and vault Champion in the under 7s age group. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055541_champion_charlotte Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055542_towering_display_by_roach ROACH Dynamos under 10s marched to victory in the two-day Blackpool Tournament. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1055542_towering_display_by_roach Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000