New Blackmore Vale, July 23, 2021
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Couch to 5k off to a flying start in North Dorset Running club Dorset Doddlers has begun its first Couch to 5K programme and the response has been overwhelming, says run leader Paul Russell. “We have had an amazing start to the course with people signing up from all over North Dorset: Blandford, Shaftesbury, Sturminster and many from the villages. “We have also had interest from all age ranges. “The youngest on the course is 17, and we also have a young lady of 67.” C25K sees runners take on a proven 10-week course for all abilities but particularly suited to beginners. At the end, runners get free entry into the Stur 5k, which is being held on August 8, the same day as the popular Stur Half marathon. “Right from the very start the group has bonded and the support for one another has been evident, with members meeting up during the week to get their extra runs completed,” added Paul. “This is the first time we have run a C25K, and it looks like it has been a great decision. “This is a chance for us to give something back to the community. “Joining a running club is extremely daunting, but by starting with the C25K you get all the benefits of running such as improved physical and mental health as well as meeting likeminded people and making friends.” The course is free and no pressure is applied to join the main running club. n Details of the next C25K course: dorsetdoddlers.co.uk. 72
Sherborne keep it tight Dorset Cricket League Premier League July 17 Sherborne 134/6 Martinstown 1 33 Sherborne (19pts) bt Martinstown (5) by four wickets The visitors chose to bat but never got away from a tight Sherborne bowling attack, losing wickets at regular intervals. The biggest partnership was only 41 and the wickets were shared, with two each from Shane Pulling, Andy Nurton and Josh Lawrence. Roger Parfitt was the pick with 324. In reply, Sherborne knocked off the runs in 31 overs, leading run scorer Lawrence leaving the glory to Craig Jones (68) and Mark Lock (28), who put on 75 runs for the second wicket. Sherborne move ahead of Martinstown into third place in the table. July 10 Cancelled: Bere Regis v Sherborne – 5pts each Division One July 17 Weymouth 153 Stalbridge 164/5 Stalbridge (10pts) bt Weymouth (0) by 11 runs Stalbridge got back to winning ways in a lowscoring match against Weymouth in what was a 2nd v 3rd table clash. Stalbridge were put into bat and scored 164 off 40 overs, with Chris Ware top scoring (64). Weymouth took the match the full distance but were finished off in the last over 12 runs short of their target.
PEDDLE POWER: Stuart Priscott is in the saddle
Your chance to donate and help bring cricket to children The Dorset Cricket Board is appealing for cricket fans to support Stuart Priscott, who has cystic fibrosis and is currently cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End. Stuart is operations manager for Chance to Shine, a charity which aims to bring cricket to children in state schools and engage with the game and physical activity. Keith Brewer, the board’s director of cricket
development, said: “In Dorset we have benefitted from the charity, enabling us to work in nearly all state primary schools and a large proportion of secondary schools per year.” By Monday, Stuart had raised 77% of his £100,000 target to benefit Chance to Shine and Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Donate at: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ StuartPriscott
Stalbridge remain second, 37 points behind leaders Puddletown.
Marnhull were made to rue their decision to bat first, being skittled in 26 overs. Will Primrose top scored with 14 and only two other players made double figures. Marc Hayter took 4-18. The home team lost just one wicket in response, a runout, with Marnhull taking the opportunity to give eight bowlers a spin.
Compton House 233 Beaminster 261-5 Beaminster (20pts) bt Compton (7) by 28 runs Compton failed to capitalise on last week’s triumph over Stalbridge, losing a tight high-scoring game to basement rivals Beaminster – their first win of the season. Witchampton 84-1 Marnhull 83 Witchampton (20pts) bt Marnhull (1) by nine wickets
July 10 Stalbridge 70 Compton House 71-2 Compton (19pts) bt Stalbridge (1) by eight wickets
