Local Dereham Sport

Five women from Dereham’s Aldiss Park Bowls Club won through to the county championship finals at Carters Bowls Club, with two coming away as county champions.

Dereham Golf Club’s junior members played for the Cuddihy Cup and the Silver Medal sponsored by Brian Cuddihy and club member Cindy Tufts.

Two teams from Dereham Runners took part in a marathon-length ‘Ekiden’ relay race held in the grounds of Woodbridge School.

Fakenham Town were hit for six on Tuesday evening, as King’s Lynn Town romped to victory in the latest pre-season friendly for the Ghosts.

So, did you hear the one about the American and the Frenchman? Both stood as umpires in the same cricket match.

Beetley went down to an 83 run defeat to Norfolk League Division Two West leaders Narborough on Saturday.

Dereham recorded their eighth win in nine Norfolk Alliance Division One matches to set up a showdown to savour.

The NR F1 Podcast – recorded in the county that gave the world Team Lotus, Martin Brundle and a training ground to the likes of Ayrton Senna and Mark Webber – brings you its 2017 British Formula 1 Grand Prix rreview.

Diss U13s finished their five-a-side summer tour with a trip to Gorleston Rangers’ tournament on Sunday.

The NR F1 Podcast – recorded in the county that gave the world Team Lotus, Martin Brundle and a training ground to the likes of Ayrton Senna and Mark Webber – went to Silverstone to take in race day at the British Grand Prix, and had the time of their lives.

The NR F1 Podcast – recorded in the county that gave the world Team Lotus, Martin Brundle and a training ground to the likes of Ayrton Senna and Mark Webber – brings you its 2017 British Formula 1 Grand Prix preview.

Five Dereham juniors made the short trip to the UEA sports park in Norwich for the latest round of the Eastern Young Athletes League where they competed as a combined team along with West Norfolk, Ryston and Great Yarmouth.

Shipdham’s James Hillery has the opportunity to close in on the leading runners in the Fiesta Junior Championship this weekend as the series for young drivers tackle the long Snetterton layout.

Dereham Runners club chairman Todd Lake and Stephen Lee both stepped up to the challenge of the annual Lord Mayor’s 5k in Norwich on Saturday.

Reepham Ladies took home the prestigious Summer League champion’s title and shield for the lower ladies division, after securing 13 games undefeated.

Great Britain trailed in a disappointing last at the Speedway World Cup final in Leszno on Saturday.

Dereham-based golf professional Andy Marshall recorded his seventh hole-in-one when competing at the Marstons Beer Co PGA Summer Classic.

Welcome to the wonderful Jeckyl and Hyde world that is Fakenham cricket this year.

Beetley began the second half of their campaign in the Norfolk Cricket League Division Two West in a match that had virtually all the hallmarks of the first half.

North Norfolk Beach Runners were in action on both days over the weekend, starting on Saturday with the two-category (under-40 and over-40) Holkham 10k in the scenic grounds of Holkham Hall where 16 of them were among 541 finishers.

West Norfolk/Dereham runner Nathan Protheroe travelled down to Reading to represent Norfolk in the UK U17/U20 Youth Development League on Sunday.

Another strong showing by Dereham Runners AC in 10k road races over the weekend resulted in a podium place for Elizabeth Daly at Holkham, and another impressive display of speed and grit by Louise Juby at Freethorpe.

The NR F1 Podcast – recorded in the county that gave the world Team Lotus, Martin Brundle and a training ground to the likes of Ayrton Senna and Mark Webber – brings you its 2017 Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix Review.

Due to a lack of nine hole players on May Day Bank Holiday Dereham Golf Club’s Steve Jack Trophy competition was postponed.

Dereham athlete Chris Baker competed for Great Britain at the European Team Championships in Lille.

A man with disabilities from East Tuddenham who was nearly killed in a motorcycle accident has moved closer to achieving his dream of competing at the Paralympics after being called up to represent Team GB in the Invictus Games.

Dereham came through a tough challenge to claim their seventh straight win in Division One of the Norfolk Alliance on Saturday.

Bradenham made it back-to-back wins in Division Two of the Norfolk Alliance with a strong recovery from a terrible start on The Green.

It has been an excellent past two weeks for the Aldiss Park Bowls Club’s ladies team.

The NR F1 Podcast – recorded in the county that gave the world Team Lotus, Martin Brundle and a training ground to the likes of Ayrton Senna and Mark Webber – brings you CALLUM SPRINGALL’s learnings from 2017 Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku.

North Elmham beat Heacham by eight wickets in Norfolk League Division 3 West.

Beetley ended the first half of their campaign in Norfolk League Division Two West on a high note with a 55-run victory at Holt.

Dereham turned another excellent all-round performance on Saturday to record a sixth successive win in Division One of the Cecil Amey Opticians Norfolk Alliance.

Last Sunday saw 11 Dereham Junior Runners travel to the coast to compete in the East Anglian League at the Great Yarmouth athletics track along with team mates from Thetford AC.

Dan Zelos showcased his growing confidence and overtaking capabilities as the 2017 Renault UK Clio Cup raced into Croft, with the talented young Dereham ace fighting through the field from lowly grid slots to bring home another solid points haul.

The annual meeting of the Barnes Print Central & South Norfolk League was held at the Central Hall, Wymondham.

Norfolk’s Andy Marshall signed off with two birdies in his closing three holes to grab a share of fourth place in the London Open – the first PGA East region event he has played.

Some Dereham juniors were out at the weekend representing their schools and colleges in the Norfolk County Schools Championships which were held at the UEA Sportspark in Norwich.

Beetley failed to build on last week’s first win of the season when they sufferered a disappointing defeat at the hands of Gooderstone on Saturday.

Saturday’s derby match between Dereham and Mattishall in Division One of the Norfolk Alliance was a real thriller, with the outcome in doubt right up to the very end.

On a breezy Sunday afternoon Dereham Golf Club’s 18 hole junior competition saw Lily Farrelly win the Captain’s junior prize while Max Jacobs took the Larking Gowen Junior Championship claret jug.

Dereham Runners AC put in a strong showing at the annual Alex Moore Memorial relay at Skeyton, fielding no less than 10 teams and taking home the trophy for best Ladies’ Masters.

Week seven in Norfolk Alliance Division Two found Bradenham still looking for a league win in 2017 as the shone down brightly on The Green.

She grew up loving the game after watching her dad playing football as a child.

A Dereham father’s attempt to run from Land’s End to John O’Groats ended in controversy in April and accusations continue to fly - a bizarre story of a failed charity event, race times and online abuse.

The NR F1 Podcast – recorded in the county that gave the world Team Lotus, Martin Brundle and a training ground to the likes of Ayrton Senna and Mark Webber – brings you its 2017 Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix Review.

Mollie Patterson helped England to win team bronze at the Cadet Six Nations event in the Netherlands.

Dereham Town have signed former Lowestoft Town striker Jamie Forshaw.

Fakenham striker Ashley Jarvis is the latest addition as Dereham Town’s squad for next season continues to take shape.

Two more youngsters have been given the chance to shine when Norfolk’s women host this year’s East Region County Week at Hunstanton.