Oliver Haines

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Oliver Haines

Izzy Fry has said she’s in the best shape of her life following a test of endurance in Birmingham. Fry competed at the University of Birmingham Track & Field Festival on Saturday, taking on the 10,000m. Fry was in search of a World Championship qualifying time, and while that didn’t come to fruition she managed a hard fought third place. Fry also broke the Newbury Athletics Club record, setting a time of 31:47.60. “It was always going to be tough, as I had some pretty hefty goals,” Fry explained.

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Oliver Haines

Falkland Cricket Club captain James Bird is delighted with his side’s start to the season. The club were promoted to the Home Counties Cricket League Division Two last season. So far they’ve taken to the new division like a duck to water, sitting fourth in the league after six games. Bird has led by example so far, a fact emphasised in Saturday’s win at home to Gerrards Cross. Bird hit 146 from 164 balls to lead his side to a 122 run victory.

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Oliver Haines

THATCHAM Town have confirmed the appointment of Cameron Philbey as their new manager. The club parted company with former boss Yashwa Romeo earlier this month. Philbey, formerly of Frilsham & Yattendon, will be joined by assistant coach Jason Thomas. The pair will also be supported by youth team coaches James Kaxe, Craig Waters and Keith Campbell. “We’d like to thank the club for showing faith in us and believing in our ideas,” Philbey and Thomas said in an official statement.

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Oliver Haines

St. Bartholomew’s School, Newbury, offers a wide range of sports to its pupils. Football, cricket, netball, volleyball, basketball, tennis and even lacrosse are all supported at the Andover Road site. But one sport on offer may not be familiar to even the most dedicated sports enthusiast. Eton Fives, a handball game played on a three sided concrete court, is also played at St. Barts.

1 week ago | newburytoday.co.uk | Oliver Haines

In recent weeks there have been a number of trials held by Pentathlon GB for selection to the European Championships later this year. Teams will be selected for Biathle (Run/Swim/Run), Triathle (Shoot/Swim/Run) and Laser Run (Shooting and running). Siblings Liam Neil (Yr 8 of St Gabriel’s School) and Sophie Neil (Yr 5 of Robert Sandilands) have competed in all three trials. This year both are at the bottom of their age group and therefore entered with no great expectations.