New Milton Advertiser 23rd Oct 2020

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Westmoreland wins it for Gearlink Kawasaki

Horse jumping

Olivia and Woody overcome the odds

James Westmoreland dealt with the wet track superbly

shortened Covid-19 affected 2020 championship. Gearlink Kawasaki had Westmoreland and Ben Currie racing. In race one, Currie made a terrific start moving into second position before he slipped off on lap two. Westmoreland gradually moved through the pack with the conditions catching out several riders including

HINTON Admiral-based rac- ing team Gearlink Kawasaki have finished on top of the podium with James West- moreland at the penultimate round of the Quattro British Supersport Championship at the Donington Park GP Circuit. In atrocious conditions, Westmoreland rode fantastically to claim his and the team’s first win of the

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Gearlink Kawasaki’s James Westmoreland (centre) on top of the podium

OLIVIA Mitchell and her horse Woodland Lad have defied the odds by overcoming multiple surgeries and injuries to make a winning return to competition. Over the last five years, Woodland Lad, known as Woody, has recovered from a torn deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT), undergone surgery to remove a ruptured cyst from his elbow and had his right eye removed after it deteriorated due to glaucoma. Woody started jumping again recently, andheadjusted superbly. He managed to finish second in one of two BE90 competitions, which has jumps measuring between 90-95cm, before returning to BE100 action at Tweseldown, where he won his section on a superb dressage score of 24.3. In 2017, 19-year-old Olivia Mitchell, who is awaiting double knee surgery, and Woody were selected to represent the South West at the UK U18 Eventing Championships at Frickley

Park where the team finished third. They then picked up two podium finishes at the UK Pony Club Championships and finished third at the Blenheim Palace Horse Trials Eventers Challenge. A year later, the duo competed at Badminton and produced an excellent clear cross country round on a very tough track before being selected again for the South West at the UK U18 Eventing Championships. It was there that Woody tore his tendon which resulted in 16 months of rehabilitation. During this time he had an operation to remove a ruptured cyst which extended his recovery time by many months. Less than a month after returning to action, Woody’s right eye began to turn hazy blue and he was diagnosed with glaucoma. After attempts to save the eye were unsuccessful, it was removed in December 2019.

the track was still greasy in parts. As the race drew to a close, Westmoreland finished in fourth with Currie in sixth. The result moves Westmore- land up to second in the championship.

Johnstone. He continued to push hard until Johnstone crashed out on the final lap to leave Westmoreland to take a well-deserved win. Although the weather improved for the second race,

championship leader Rory Skinner. By the halfway mark he was in second place behind Lee Johnstone. With four laps to go, Westmoreland increased the intensity before catching and passing

Golf

Hockey

New Forest fight back to snatch Aldershot draw

England Golf’s Covid-19 support for local clubs

BROKENHURST Manor and Walhampton golf clubs are among many clubs to receive financial support to help them deal with the impact of Cov- id-19. England Golf announced a significant investment of £2.55 million for 328 affiliated clubs and facilities all across Eng- land. Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club will receive £9,650, while Walhampton Golf Club will get £10,000. To successfully apply, clubs and facilities needed to demon- strate a financial need and a well-structured plan designed to assist business resilience and

promote future sustainability. Chief executive officer, Jer - emy Tomlinson, said: “I hope this will help to make a real difference to clubs and facili- ties which have shown amazing resilience and resourcefulness in a year of unprecedented dis- ruption. “Throughout the pandemic, we have communicated regular- ly with clubs, counties and golf- ers and provided advice, guid- ance and practical help where we could. “Sometimes, though, clubs simply need money.” For the list of successful ap- plicants, visit bit.ly/3m2gFRY

South Clubs’ Women’s Hockey League Div 3B Aldershot & Farnham HC 4 New Forest HC 4 NEW Forest Hockey Club’s first team continue to hunt their first win of the season after a hard-fought 4-4 draw with Aldershot & Farnham at Heath End School. Both sides battled hard throughout with neither leading by more than a single strike at any time. With Forest trailing 4-3, Lynn Jones hit the backboard to find a late equaliser. Aldershot started well and they subjected the New Forest goal to a barrage of shots, which led to the opening goal. Forest battled back and had the majority of the possession and chances. The visitors lost Octavia Allan to a nasty injury after colliding with an opposition player in a brave challenge. Eventually they found the breakthrough when Lia Waine converted a penalty corner after a slick routine. The second half began with plenty of chances from both sides. Keeper Becky Snook

made numerous saves, but Aldershot found a way through to take a 2-1 lead. Forest hit back almost immediately when Jade Lock scored with a reverse stick shot. New Forest then took the lead for the first time when Lauren Gavin and Waine played a neat one-two before the latter hit the backboard for 3-2. Within minutes Aldershot punished Forest with yet anoth-

er equaliser before scoring their fourth. The goal came in con- troversial circumstances after a hotly disputed referee decision. Forest refused to let their heads drop, and they battled with everything they had before Lynn Jones restored parity for the final time in the match.

Youth football

NewMilton girls’ perfect start Hampshire Girls Youth League County One Hamble Lionesses U15s 2 New Milton Town U15s 3 through ball to Ridgley who buried her shot into the top corner.

Autumn golf sees handicaps fall THE weather may have turned autumnal, but Bramshott Hill Golf Club Ladies Section con- tinue to see handicaps fall as fast as the autumn leaves. Physick and P. Hedges taking third. S. Lewis won the Anniversary Medal best gross competition with C. Caswell taking second. S. Hallett finished with the best nett with V. Boot finishing as runner-up. Medals for Gay and Lockley NEW Forest Golf Club’s final Seniors Monthly Medal of the season was won by Richard Gay and Frank Lockley who both finished top of their handicap division. The course has undergone recent maintenance work, which made for more challenging putting. However, Gay and Lockley managed to find the right lines to clinch the monthly medal. Division One: 1, Richard Gay, 65; 2, Terry Gordon, 68; 3, Laurie Burn, 68. Division Two: 1, Frank Lockley, 66; 2, John Cockshott, 70; 3, Ian Hall, 72.

The visitors made it 3-0 just after the break, with Vass turning in Summer Ferrett’s inch-perfect cross for her seventh goal in three games. Hamble pulled one back 10 minutes later before New Milton’s Freya Jennings hit the bar and Immy Brooks had an effort cleared off the line. The home side scored a second three minutes from time to make it a nervy ending for New Milton, who are now joint league leaders. New Milton: I. White, K. Charalambous, T. Gulliford, S. Hammond, K. MacKinnon, L. Sedgwick, I. Brooks, S. Ferrett, M. Vass, G. Ridgley, F. Jennings, M. Orchard, G. Davy.

NEW Milton Town Ladies U15s kept up their perfect start to the new season with a hard- fought victory away to Hamble. After enjoying big wins in their opening two matches, the Linnets went into the game with plenty of confidence. They went ahead on 16 minutes when Maddie Vass got on the end of a cross and looped a shot over the Hamble keeper. The home side created some good chances before Grace Ridgley doubled New Milton’s lead with a stunning strike on 38 minutes.

Lynn Jones scored New Forest’s late equaliser

Player-of-the-game, Kristina MacKinnon, playing in central midfield, weaved a precise Player of the game Kristina MacKinnon (left) and double goalscorer Maddie Vass

Youth hockey

The exception to this was the Ann Bland Trophy. The game had to be abandoned with com- petitors scrambling for cover from the driving rain, hail and thunder. The weather failed to deter Ann, who continued to serve cakes and savouries with a warm smile. Although some continued to play, the match was declared with scores taken from the first 10 holes. The winning team were C. Richmond, H. Bell, C. Woodason and D. Campbell. They narrowly beat the sec- ond-placed M. Shepherd, P. Kel- laway, W. Davies and J. Walker with J. Howells, J. Renyard, J.

Div 1: 1, J. Howells; 2, S. Lewis, 3, L. Smith. Div 2: 1, L. Compton; 2, M. Eve; 3, C. Davis. Div 3: 1, D. Campbell; 2, J. Wiseman; 3, M. Rob- inson. (17/9) Stableford Qualifier results. Div 1: 1, S. Till, 39; 2, L. Rodgers, 37; 3, S. Rothwell, 35. Div 2: 1, J. Ramage, 39; 2, M. Eve, 37; 3, P. Colmar, 37. Div 3: 1, J. Wiseman, 35; 2, D. Campbell, 34; 3, P. Hedges, 28. Short nine-hole course: 1, B. Slade; 2, P. Greenham. (1/10) 18- Hole Fast Medal Competition. Div 1: 1, H. Bell, 76 net; 2, M. Shepherd, 76 net; 3, S. Till, 76 net. Div 2: 1, L. Compton, 74 net; 2, P. Colmer, 75 net; 3, K. Cotterell, 76 net. Div 3: 1, D. Camp- bell, 65 net; 2, C. Jones, 79 net; 3, S. Gibson, 86 net. Short nine-hole course: 1, J. Richardson; 2, Margaret Gordon.

Prolific Phoenix beat Andover Hampshire Girls Youth League County One Andover U15s 3 Mudeford Phoenix U15s 6

New Forest Hockey Club A team

MUDEFORD Phoenix U15s avenged last season’s loss and draw with an action-packed 6-3 win over Andover U15s away from home. Both sides looked to exert their dominance from the off, but Phoenix struck first when Abel played an excellent pass to Miller who scored low to the keeper’s right. Phoenix doubled the advantage soon after when Miller found Machado, whose firm shot was deflected into the goal off an Andover defender. Andover redoubled their efforts, and they were rewarded on 23 minutes when their striker ran on to a pass before directing the ball passed the onrushing Phoenix keeper. New Forest District Youth League U13 New Milton Robins Brockenhurst Raiders 4 NEW Milton Robins twice came frombehind to secure a 4-4 draw with local rivals Brockenhurst Raiders at Fawcett’s Field. Robins once again showed their battling instincts to come back from 2-0 and 4-3 and deservedly earn a draw. Robins even went close to snatching the win, but luck was not on their side. A hat-trick inspired the stunning fightback from Amber, with Kirren adding the other strike. New Milton coffee shop 4

Fine showing in season’s first games

Walhampton rally for good cause DUE to the impact of Covid-19, Walhampton Golf Club’s planned charity auction In total, the club raised £124 for the captain’s chosen charity, Marie Curie cancer support.

and Amy King showed decent concentration springing to action when called into action. Ivy Stevenson scored the final goal of the tournament against Romsey B. The B team performed excellently considering the majority were playing up two age divisions. The team played five matches and steadily improved as their confidence developed. Zach Hannam, Freddie Connor and Freddie Erdbeer provided the resilient defence, with Zach stopping a shot on goal in their match against Bournemouth 1. On the left-wing, Laurence Daley showed good pace while Philippa Todd and Ruby Coster were a solid midfield. Skye Grocott, Cecile Kent and Zia Snow were tenacious in the attack.

NEW Forest Hockey Club U10s A and B teams enjoyed a successful first tournament of the season with the As remaining undefeated and the Bs putting in many impressive performances. The A team played five games in total with 13 goals scored. Max Davis finished as the top scorer with an impressive seven goals, and Dan Salter scoring four. The most challenging contest of the day was probably against Bournemouth A, as Ollie Keeton scored the only goal in a 1-0 win. Izzy Johnson, who typically plays in goal, showed the versatility in her game with superb outfield performance. Maxi Charlton, who recently joined the club, displayed his skills with super tackles and teamwork. In defence, Eliza Aarvold

Phoenix made it 3-1 when Miller cut in from the left wing before finding the top corner. Just before the break, Miller’s shot clattered off the bar for Abel to bury the rebound for her first goal of the season. Leading 4-1, Phoenix seemingly took their foot off the pedal and Andover gratefully found their way back into the game scoring two goals either

side of an Abraham wonder strike. Just after the hour mark, Phoenix put the game to bed when the player-of-the-match Miller completed her hat-trick. Mudeford Phoenix: M. Roff, Watkins, Strutt, S. Roff, Greg- ory, O’Connor, Machado, Miller, Freeman-Woods, Davis, Rolfe- Strang, Wright, Abrahams, Abel. Robins assistant coach Des Hjerling said: “Ethan was great today, he should take a lot of confidence from his performance and with extra training, he will improve further. “He’s brave, strong and willing, so that’s the core elements sorted. I’m sure that he will enjoy his player-of-the- match milkshake at Bake.” New Milton Robins U12s battled back to earn a draw against Ringwood Town Thunderbolts. The goals came from Jack, Alex, Dylan and a magnificent brace from Charlie. To join, contact Fiona Hooper on 07989 303735 or email secretarynmtr@gmail.com

(12/10) Ladies Friendship Nine-Hole Tro - phy: 1, Eve Richie-Fallon, 20 points; 2, Annie Rolf, 19 points; 3, Karen Clapperton, 19 points. (15/10) Senior Section. Medal Qualifier: 1, Jeff Freezy, 64; 2, Paul Brearly, 65; 3, Barry Harris, 66.

of member’s surplus golf equipment had to be cancelled. Instead, members selected an item and left a respectable donation.

Bowls

Waterside Bowling Club make the best of it

Honours even in New Forest derby

Open Pairs League winners Mart and Sue Smith (right) with (l-r) vice president Jacqui Allan and Janet Ballard and Geoff Cross,

Sue and Martin, face each other in a decider. In addition to the Open Pairs League competition, the club were able to hold all but one of this year’s scheduled club com- petitions. Although the typical presentation dinner will not take place this year, the club will en- sure all the finalists feature on their website.

AFTER a gruelling competi- tion which featured a total of more than 140 games, Sue and Martin Smith have won Water- side Bowling Club’s Open Pairs League competition. Twenty-six pairs were divided into two leagues with each team playing 12 games. The final saw the winners of each league, Ja- net Ballard and Geoff Cross and

Bake sponsored player of the match award went Ethan, who produced multiple saves despite typically playing in defence. Ethan was New Milton Robins’ player of the match

New Forest Hockey Club B team

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