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Football, Rugby and Hockey clubs are top teams!

WELLBEING ISSUE 53, MAY 2022

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CONTENTS

Mighty Oaks are table topping Champions

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Sevenoaks Rugby Club celebrate London & SE Premier title

New Balls Please

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Savills Sevenoaks Smash gets ready for the new season

HC Knole Park are National Champions

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U16 & U14 girls celebrate success at National Championships

Sevenoaks’ U14 win National Plate final

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Hockey Club starlets are National Champions

Obituary: Barry Habgood (1993 - 2022)

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Westerham Football Club pay their respects to late manager

NextGen2 show a knockout for boxing club

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West Kingsdown club celebrate success at latest show

Sevenoaks Suns finish season in second place

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Women’s basketball team to push on in Playoffs

Amherst Accountancy statistics pullout

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All your league tables and forthcoming fixtures in one place

Eva claims double titles at British Championships 25 Sevenoaks swimmer wins 50m and 100m freestyle titles

Sevenoaks Triathlon returns after two year break 27 Sold-out race back with a bright and early start in Knole Park

Memories of the Sevenoaks Charity Cup

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Football past and present comes together for charity

Sevenoaks Town FC Ladies are Champions!

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A season to remember for the women’s game

Isthmian League football returns for local clubs

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Sevenoaks and Corinthian will do battle again next season

Sport vs Computer Games

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Working with Parents in Sport challenge us to win the battle

Weight training for teenagers in 2022

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The Better Body Group assist teens to develop themselves

The dos and don’ts to relieve period symtoms

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Magdalena looks at tiredness and fatigue of menstruation

15 NextGen2 show a knockout for boxing club West Kingsdown club celebrate success at latest show featuring seven of their boxers

04 Table Topping Mighty Oaks Sevenoaks Rugby Club win England Rugby’s London & SE Premier after 16 game winning run

30 Sevenoaks Town FC Ladies are Champions A season to remember for the women’s game as Town top the table to win South East Counties title

Hello,

Welcome to your new look Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing magazine for May 2022. We have made a few adjustments to the design of the magazine and we hope you like it?

This month we are celebrating our Championship winning teams including the Mighty Oaks who, against the odds, overcame their last bundle of fixtures to win the England Rugby’s London & SE Premier Division and gain promotion to National 2, their highest ever level in the club’s history. We have a special Champions poster in the middle of the mag for you thanks to local photographer Dave Purday.

Our hockey clubs enjoyed success too, with four championships between them, plus Sevenoaks Town FC Ladies and Chipstead FC also took home their respective titles. For all those who have finished the season, enjoy the break and well done on an excellent term. We can’t wait to see you back in action again very soon.

Our regular contributors, Working with Parents in Sport, the Better Body Group and Magdalena Marvell all return to provide their expert advice to parents and children alike.

We’ll be back in June with an extensive interview with swimming stars and twin sisters, Eva and Izabella Okaro. Until then, stay safe and enjoy catching up on all your sports news.

Steve

Kind regards,

08 National Champions HC Knole Park U16 & U14 girls celebrate success at National Championships

Steve Rowley Publishing Editor & Founder

MIGHTY OAKS ARE TABLE TOPPING CHAMPIONS

MIKE CLYNE NAMED AS NEW JUNIOR CHAIR FOR SEVENOAKS HOCKEY CLUB

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evenoaks Rugby Club made history on St. Georges Day when they topped the England Rugby London & SE Premier Division after winning their final game against Hertford RFC 37-17. The result, and their 16th win in a row, means that Sevenoaks are crowned champions and will start next season at the RFU’s National Two level, the highest poisition in the club’s 97 year history. On a blustery St. Georges Day, an estimated 800 people took to Knole Paddock to help celebrate with the players and staff on their glorious acheivement.

Director of Rugby and Head Coach, Adam Bowman, said after the win against Hertford: “It was nice to get the job done! Hertford are a really good team, and we managed the first half really well today. It’s been a great day, with so many people in a packed paddock, there’s lot’s of old faces too.”

He added: “There’s a lot of people across the whole rugby club who have contributed towards this, it’s a big club effort. Personally I’m incredibly proud of everyone!”

With huge thanks to local photographer Dave Purday, we have a special Champions 2022 poster pullout for you on page 20. Enjoy!

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Sevenoaks Hockey Club announced in April that Mike Clyne will be their new Junior Chair.

In a statement the club said: “Mike is passionate about the club having been involved in a variety of roles including; junior age group manager, junior pitch coordinator, senior section membership secretary, Vets Festival committee member and is a regular umpire for seniors and juniors.

“He has previously organised visits to the Olympic Park and introduced the first online membership system for juniors. Both his daughters have been through the junior club from first picking up a stick – one as a social player, one on the player pathway. He is extremely enthusiastic about seeing juniors develop both as hockey players and young people and is comfortable to challenge the established way of doing things to seek continuous improvement. We wish Mike all the best in his new role.”

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NEW BALLS PLEASE: SAVILLS SEVENOAKS SMASH IS READY FOR NEW SEASON!

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he Savills Sevenoaks Smash will be underway for its second season on the evening of Wednesday 4th May when Leeds & Kemsing Cobras host Fawkham Guzzlers.

The 100-ball format game, which proved to be a huge success with clubs and supporters in 2021, now has 41 teams who will battle it out to be crowned champions in the Cup, Plate and Bowl finals respectively.

The finals will be held at Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club on Sunday 24th July throughout the day.

Early fixture highlights in the Savills Sevenoaks Smash include: • Sevenoaks Vine Jazzers v Plaxtol • Orpington Buffs v Holmesdale Stallions • Sevenoaks School v Oaks Society Sixers • Tunbridge Wells Royals v Tonbridge Knights Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing magazine will be reporting on all the up-to-date results and league tables as the season progresses through our weekly statistics sponsored by Amherst Accountancy.

BOWLING CLUB COMPLETES FINALS Covid has played havoc with the internal competitions this season at Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Club but, slowly and surely, they are all being completed. The Men's Singles final featured Stuart Ingram, a comparatively new, but very keen, bowler against Mick Adnett who won this event when it was last played in April 2019. Adnett began confidently opening up a 6-0 lead before Ingram got into his stride winning four consecutive ends to close the gap to 6-5. Both players were producing quality bowls, and with little to choose between them after 16 ends, Adnett held a narrow 13-12 lead. Adnett's greater experience then came to the fore as Ingram failed to score again although it did take Adnett a further 6 ends to reach the finishing line, 2112, and retain his title.

Ann Munro and Joan Moffat were the Ladies Singles finalists and another close game saw the ladies level at 9-9 after 11 ends.

Confident bowling from the more experienced singles player, Munro, enabled her to open up a 13-9 lead.

Moffat rallied well and came back with five shots on the next 2 ends to close the gap to 17-14 before her challenge ended, Munro winning 21-14.

The final of the Oaks Cup, a singles competition for members over the age of 60, was fought out for the first time between two ladies, Brenda Bennett and Anne Welch.

Bennett was quick off the mark, taking a 7-0 lead after 4 ends before Welch got on the scoreboard. She then won ten of the next 15 ends to close the gap to 18-14 before Bennett delivered the final blow winning 21-14.

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HC KNOLE PARK GIRLS ARE U14 & U16 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

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t the start of Arpil, HC Knole Park’s U14 and U16 girls stormed to win their England Hockey National Championship titles on a memorable day at Lee Valley National Hockey & Tennis Centre in the Olympic Village, Stratford.

First on the bill in London were the U16 Girls playing against Beeston, Nottingham. Captain Lottie Bingham got the girls off to the perfect start from the penalty spot. Her penalty corner was saved, before Anna Faulstich’s rebound was then blocked on the line. Bingham coolly converted the penalty stroke to make it 1-0.

Moments later Bingham scored again, this time rounding the Beeston defence to slot home. Bingham then completed her hat-trick inside an incredible opening 15 minutes with a brilliant backhand finish.

In the second half, Beeston came out with a more positive game plan and scored just after the break to make it 31. However, the girls from Knole Park continued to create chances and it wasn’t long before Bingham added her fourth of the match from another set piece. Olivia Breed smashed home a ferocious backhand strike to make it 51, before Faulstich scored from another

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penalty corner. Bingham completed the rout with a deft touch from a brilliant full pitch sweeping move involving Josefina Hippe and Summer Knight-Thompson, to make it 7-1 and ensure the title was coming back to Kent. This win crowns Knole Park’s U16 Girls as champions of England!

HC Knole Park’s U14A Girls, inspired by the U16 Girls victory earlier in the day had their own final against Beeston as well. Having won this competition last season, there was huge motivation amongst the squad to do the same again.

In a hugely dominant performance, the girls were superb throughout.

Biba Mills opened the scoring after a brilliant move down the right-hand side involving Betsy Burden and captain Evie Smith. Isla Johnson doubled the advantage from close range, latching onto a rebound to push home. Johnson repeated the trick ten minutes later as she volleyed in a penalty corner rebound from a Boadicea Cannon strike. In the second half Knole Park continued to create chances and Celia Foster pushed home a brilliant move involving Ines Gascoyne-Day and Mills. Moments later Mills scored her second of the afternoon with a superb drag-flick into the bottom corner. Evie Whitehead then scored with a fantastic flick after Cannon had waltzed through the Beeston defence but couldn’t quite beat the goalkeeper. A small lapse in concentration meant Beeston scored with their only attack of the match, however Mills had the final say as she completed her hat-trick with another superb penalty corner strike to make the final score 7-1. This crowns Knole Park’s U14 Girls as National Champions for the second season in a row!

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SEVENOAKS’ U14 GIRLS ARE NATIONAL HOCKEY PLATE CHAMPIONS! t was an early start at the Olympic park London for Sevenoaks Hockey Club’s U14 girls in April. They were raring to go and fight for the title in Tier 1 National Plate competition. The first half of the game was dominated by the Sevenoaks forward and midfield players. The opening goal for Sevenoaks came in the 6th minute when a ball from L Hughes was transferred excellently in attacking play to K McKenna who subsequently found H Diprose, who slotted it calmly in the corner! 1-0.

Sevenoaks went from strength to strength, the second came from super attacking play by L Nelson who dragged the keeper out of the goal before slipping the ball to C McKenna who crisply finished in the corner.

The 3rd goal came from a fast break which ended with N Taylor at the top of the circle, hitting it in for 3-0. Sevenoaks incessant pressure resulted in numerous short corners. A clinical clean strike from L Hughes found the right hand corner making it 4-0.

The 5th goal started with a quick transfer around the back, E Holthausen to M De Jonge who instinctively found C McKenna up the line who finished with aplomb. Sevenoaks’ 6th was started with a superb interception by M Wright with H Diprose converting the pass into goal.

SWIMMER FERN GRAY COMPETES IN SCOTTISH NATIONALS

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Fern Gray, 15, of Sevenoaks Swimming Club competed in the Scottish National Age Group Championship in April. She swam in the 15-18 year old category and came 6th in the 1500m freestyle.

Then in the 400m Individual Medley Fern qualified for the Finals and swam 5 seconds faster than in her heat, achieving a 7 second personal best and 4th place. Head Coach, Keiron Piper says, “Great work Fern.

You smashed it!”

JAEDON LYNCH NAMED IN JAMAICA SQUAD

Alderly Edge came out all guns blazing in the second half creating several break aways however very little got past V Kern in the middle or the final line of defence. Z Starr wearing her Kent goal keeping shirt commanded the final defence line amazingly well and kept a clean sheet for the game and in fact has only let a handful of goals in all season.

A spokesperson for the club said: “Gold medals were well deserved for this amazing group of girls who have fought for each other on and off the pitch since they started playing hockey together at the tender age of seven.”

Sevenoaks Swimming Club’s Jaedon Lynch has been selected for the Jamaican National Junior Squad for 15 - 18 years olds. This is for the cycle of meets running to August 2022.

This is such a huge achievement and Head Coach Keiron Piper is keen to emphasise that this is due to Jaedon’s hard work. He says, “Hard work pays off! Huge congratulations to Jaedon.”

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OBITUARY: BARRY HABgOOd (1993 - 2022)

WESTERHAM FC PAY THEIR RESPECTS TO LATE MANAGER

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Barry had stints at many clubs where he always hit the ground running, these included Nugget FC, Coney Hall FC, Halstead FC, Warlingham FC, Biggin Hill FC, Addington Palace FC and many more.

Barry’s ability to carry himself as well as his kind, caring and generous nature meant he was always welcomed wherever he ventured.

He will be missed by many teams and players that he crossed paths with, but none more than Westerham FC. Rest in peace Gaffa.

arry had been associated with Westerham Football Club for many years, most recently as goalkeeper for both Saturday & Sunday men’s teams, along with managing the Saturdays also.

His natural ability as a goalkeeper saw many successful seasons not just for Westerham but for many other teams, including Aperfield Athletic where he helped them win the league conceding only 11 goals in his first season.

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NEXTGEN2 SHOW A SUCCESS FOR WEST KINGSDOWN BOXING CLUB

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t’s been a busy few months for West Kingsdown boxing club as they recently hosted their third show of the season, NextGen2! It was held at their training base, West Kingsdown village hall with 17 evenly matched bouts including seven WKD boxers who show great promise for the future. Riley Philips had his first skills bout along with his club mate, Harry Costin. Coaches were happy with their performances and these boys will be boxing competitively in the not too distance future. Competitive boxing started with Henry Lingham who was involved in a real thriller against Sonny Martin (St Mary’s Chatham).

These two left everything in there and at the end of a close bout, Henry won

time after three consecutive stoppage wins. He was stepped up in class against the more experienced Billy Gallagher (Strood BC) and forced a standing count in the second round but Gallagher fought back bravely in the third. However, it was Todd who got the decision making it four wins in a row for him. He will be boxing in the semi-final for the Southern Counties championship belt on Saturday 30th April in Maidstone.

The week before the home show, School boy finalist, Denny Moore, was a unanimous points winner in a tough bout in Tilbury and most recently on Saturday 23rd April, Henry Lingham and Freddie Steadman won the Southern Counties schoolboy titles with tough wins over their opponents from Westhill and Aylesham. A great achievement for themselves and the club. They now go on to the National quarter finals in Southampton on May 7th looking to book their places in the semis and finals in Banbury a week later.

The club have announced their final show of the season on Saturday 27th May at the Doubletree Hilton Dartford.

This event is a ticket only dinner show with auction, raffle and DJ. The club are hoping to match 12 of their boxers before a well-earned rest for boxers and coaches alike!

a split decision to make it two wins in a week for him and left with Best Boxer of the Day Trophy. Next up for WKD was Freddie Steadman who was too good for his opponent from Hillcrest forcing a standing count on the way to a unanimous points win.

Jack Grassby made it three wins in a row for the club with a third round stoppage over his opponent from Uppercutz BC. After the interval Harry Mason and Riverside BC’s, Bobby Taber, served up a bout of real quality. Harry, in his first bout for WKD, had a great last round but it was not enough for the judges, losing a tight decision. These two deservedly won bout of the day!

Finally, Todd Anderson-Jennings was made to go the distance for the first

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SEVENOAKS SUNS FINISH SEASON IN SECOND PLACE BUT WILL PUSH IN PLAYOFFS

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evenoaks Suns Basketball Club finished the regular season of the Women’s British Basketball League with a fantastic second place. Although this may not have been the heady heights of seasons gone by, Sevenoaks lost just three matches, two of those to a rejuvenated London Lions side who scooped the 2022 championship title.

Sevenoaks will start their playoff campaign with a home tie versus Essex Rebels on May 1st. Should everything go to plan, they wll meet London Lions in the final on Sunday 15th May at the O2 in London.

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CELEBRATING THE SEVENOAKS DISTRICT’S FINEST TEAMS

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s the 2021/22 winter season finishes for many of our sports athletes in the district, we take a look at those who supassed all expectations and came away with their respective championships!

Congratulations to everyone involved with Sevenoaks Rugby Club on such an amazing effort this season - winning the London & SE Premier Division to take them to the National 2 level of England Rugby.

Sevenoaks Town’s women also clinched their title after a spectacular season and Chipstead held their own to get the job done and will soon be playing Kent County Premier football.

Sevenoaks Hockey Club and HC Knole Park ladies deserve so much applause this season, with two teams a piece clinching titles in the South East Hockey League.

And whilst not wanting to be outdone, the hockey club’s other teams also triumphed too, but they had to settle for promotion rather than the title’s. Well done to Sevenoaks’ men’s 4’s and 9’s, their ladies 7’s, and to HC Knole Park’s men on a blistering season.

The new season is a few months away, but we’re getting excited already!

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W 14 10 9 8 8 6 4 2 3

D L F A 1 1 61 21 1 5 41 22 1 5 52 30 2 4 57 25 1 7 56 51 2 8 40 43 0 11 24 60 3 11 28 71 1 12 18 54

D 40 19 22 32 5 -3 -36 -43 -36

Pts 43 31 27 26 24 20 10 8 7

SOUTH EAST COUNTIES WOMENS - KENT WEST TWO C 2 3 4 5 6 7

Bromleians Orpington Guru Nanak Senior Kings Hill Junior Reds Valiants Tunbridge Wells Foresters Dev. Ide Hill & Sundridge

P 12 11 11 12 12 12 12

W 11 6 5 6 5 2 2

D 0 1 3 0 1 2 1

L 1 4 3 6 6 8 9

F 51 21 21 29 21 10 11

A 5 18 16 28 21 34 42

D 46 3 5 1 0 -24 -31

Pts 33 19 18 17 16 7 7

SEVENOAKS & DISTRICT LEAGUE - PREMIER DIVISION KENT COUNTY LEAGUE - DIVISION TWO WEST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Bridon Ropes Reserves Long Lane Halstead United Erith & Belvedere Reserves Parkwood Rangers Orpington Fleetdown United Reserves Stansfeld (O&B) Reserves Dulwich Village Farnborough Old Boys Guild Res. Bromleians Reserves Metrogas Reserves Ide Hill Reserves

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P 21 21 21 24 23 20 21 20 22 21 21 21 22

W 16 16 14 14 10 11 9 8 8 6 4 3 3

D 3 2 4 3 4 1 2 5 3 2 2 2 1

L 2 3 3 7 9 8 10 7 11 13 15 16 18

F 73 42 49 73 58 44 41 41 40 42 20 23 23

A 23 19 27 34 48 45 39 39 44 54 57 60 80

D 50 23 22 39 10 -1 2 2 -4 -12 -37 -37 -57

Pts 51 50 46 45 34 34 29 29 27 17 13 10 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -

FC Revo St. Lawrence Potters Hawkenbury Halls AFC Reserves Westerham Malgo Blackham & Ashurst Southborough Nomads Dartford Celtic Reserves Larkfield & New Hythe AFC

P 13 16 15 14 17 13 13 12 13 16 0 0

W 10 10 8 8 8 5 4 4 3 0 0 0

D L F 2 1 46 1 5 44 4 3 27 2 4 29 1 8 33 2 6 26 4 5 22 3 5 27 3 7 14 0 16 21 0 0 0 0 0 0

A 18 29 15 23 37 36 25 29 21 56 0 0

D 28 15 12 6 -4 -10 -3 -2 -7 -35 0 0

Pts 32 31 28 26 25 17 16 15 12 0 0* 0*

FOOTBALL SEVENOAKS & DISTRICT LEAGUE - DIVISION ONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R -

P 18 16 15 17 15 15 18 18 18 18 0

Penshurst Park Leigh Ide Hill 3rd Kemsing United Tunbridge Wells Youth Eynsford Fleetdown United A Kings Hill Reserves Swanley Oaks Rusthall Development Otford United 3rd

W 11 11 9 7 7 7 6 6 3 3 0

D 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 1 4 3 0

L 3 3 4 6 4 6 10 11 11 12 0

F 39 43 24 36 31 47 25 27 33 19 0

A 25 23 17 27 28 33 39 42 49 41 0

D 14 20 7 9 3 14 -14 -15 -16 -22 0

SEVENOAKS & DISTRICT LEAGUE - DIVISION FOUR Pts 37 35 29 25 25 23 20 19 13 12 0*

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 -

Halls AFC 3rd Green St Green Rovers Horsmonden Chipstead Development Pembury Roselands Ightham Seal West Kingsdown Reserves Orpington Reserves West Farleigh Reserves Tunbridge Wells Youth Reserves

W 14 13 12 12 9 8 7 6 6 4 4 0

D 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0

L 3 3 3 8 10 8 11 8 13 14 14 0

F 64 51 48 53 41 39 32 32 43 31 24 0

A 24 15 15 54 45 32 52 33 61 67 60 0

D 40 36 33 -1 -4 7 -20 -1 -18 -36 -36 0

P 20 19 16 20 18 18 18 18 19 20 20

W 15 12 11 11 7 6 6 6 5 3 1

D L F A D 4 1 48 27 21 3 4 33 23 10 3 2 64 21 43 2 7 49 39 10 4 7 42 37 5 4 8 35 33 2 4 8 30 37 -7 2 10 21 23 -2 5 9 35 44 -9 5 12 32 68 -36 4 15 21 58 -37

Pts 49 39 36 35 25 22 22 20 20 14 7

SOUTHERN VETERANS LEAGUE - DIVISION FOUR

SEVENOAKS & DISTRICT LEAGUE - DIVISION TWO P 18 17 16 20 19 16 18 15 19 20 18 0

Green St Green Rovers Reserves Swanley Rangers Westerham Reserves Dartford Celtic 3rd Swanley Tatsfield Rovers Hawkenbury Reserves Pembury Reserves Weald Wolves Ide Hill 4th Wilderpark

Pts 43 40 37 36 27 24 21 19 18 14 12 0*

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -

P 16 17 18 17 18 18 16 17 18 17 0

Ground Hoppers Fleetdown United South East Athletic Warlingham B Hayden Youth Association Crayford Arrows New Clapham Old Xaverians Sporting Club Thamesmead Chipstead Warren Athletic ASIRU

W 14 13 13 12 8 7 5 2 2 2 0

D 2 0 0 0 2 3 1 3 3 2 0

L 0 4 5 5 8 8 10 12 13 13 0

F 56 85 55 69 35 29 39 19 23 29 0

A 13 32 30 24 44 47 51 59 76 63 0

D 43 53 25 45 -9 -18 -12 -40 -53 -34 0

Pts 44 39 39 36 26 24 16 9 9 8 0

SOUTHERN VETERANS LEAGUE - DIVISION FIVE P 18 18 18 18 17 18 17 18 18 18

SEVENOAKS & DISTRICT LEAGUE - DIVISION THREE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

P 15 13 13 14 13 17 16 18 17 16

TJ FC Seniors AFC Green Court Cudham United Woodlands Kemsing United Reserves Borough Green Five Oak Green Leigh Reserves Kings Hill Development St. Lawrence Reserves

W 12 9 8 8 7 5 4 5 4 2

D L F A 1 2 40 16 4 0 46 12 3 2 36 14 1 5 41 32 2 4 38 26 3 9 31 31 4 8 31 35 1 12 24 69 1 12 24 58 4 10 21 39

D 24 34 22 9 12 0 -4 -45 -34 -18

Pts 37 31 27 25 23 18 16 16 13 10

*ASIRU, Cudham United Veterans, Danson Sports Reserves, Dartford Celtic Reserves, Drummond Athletic, Larkfield & New Hythe AFC, Otford United 3rd, Pilgrims, Tunbridge Wells Youth Reserves and Welling Town Reserves have all pulled out of their respective leagues, all records have been expunged.

C P 3 4 5 6 7 8 R R

AZTECH Black/White Swanscombe Tigers Crayford Arrows 2010 Cudham United Reserves Sydenham Sports Sevenoaks Town Westerham Seniors London South United Seniors Slade Green Knights AFC Green Court

W 14 13 12 9 10 7 7 5 3 1

D 1 2 3 3 0 1 1 2 2 1

L 3 3 3 6 7 10 9 11 13 16

F 95 62 51 51 40 50 28 44 30 20

A 29 23 29 44 43 47 45 71 61 79

D 66 39 22 7 -3 3 -17 -27 -31 -59

Pts 43 41 39 30 30 22 22 17 11 4

ORPINGTON & BROMLEY SUNDAY LEAGUE - DIVISION 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

P 21 17 18 16 17 17 18 17 15 19 18 17

Blase Ballers New Beckenham Hayden Youth Association Phoenix Sports London South United Lions Orpington Manorwood Westerham Chislehurst Brockley DC Football Club Greenwich Mariners

W 13 9 9 10 8 7 7 7 6 5 5 2

D L F A 2 6 54 37 4 4 49 30 4 5 47 38 0 6 40 28 3 6 28 24 4 6 31 30 4 7 48 49 1 9 33 30 2 7 30 46 4 10 28 48 1 12 42 54 5 10 26 42

D 17 19 9 12 4 1 -1 3 -16 -20 -12 -16

Pts 41 31 31 30 27 25 25 22 20 19 16 11

BASKETBALL WOMENS BRITISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

BA London Lions Sevenoaks Suns Sheffield Hatters Leicester Riders Nottingham Wildcats Caledonia Pride Essex Rebels Durham Palatinates Manchester Mystics Newcastle Eagles Cardiff Met Archers Oaklands Wolves Gloucester City Queens

P 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

W 24 21 18 14 12 12 12 11 11 7 6 5 3

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L PF PA Win % 0 2294 1305 100.

3 1835 1349 87.5 6 2029 1599 75.0 10 1800 1667 58.3 12 1880 1873 50.0 12 1639 1721 50.0 12 1862 1752 50.0 13 1610 1712 45.8 13 1573 1788 45.8 17 1477 1731 29.2 18 1592 1865 25.0 19 1390 1854 20.8 21 1344 2109 12.5

BASKETBALL ENGLAND MENS U18 - SOUTH 4 Pts 48 42 36 28 24 24 24 22 22 14 12 10 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Northfleet Crusaders Sussex Bears Kent Panthers Winchester City Royals Yellow Worthing Thunder Juniors Sevenoaks Suns Sussex Storm Blue Mid Sussex Chargers Royals

P 13 14 13 13 13 14 14 14

W 13 12 8 8 7 4 2 0

T L PF PA Win % 0 0 944 640 100.

0 2 1018 834 85.7 0 5 906 867 61.5 0 5 982 861 61.5 0 6 1075 912 53.9 0 10 807 920 28.6 0 12 815 1054 14.3 0 14 756 1212 0.00

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SEVENOAKS RUGBY CLUB ARE ENGLAND RUGBY’S LONDON & SE PREMIER

CHAMPIONS 2022!

Photo credit: Dave Purday

RUGBY ENGLAND RUGBY - LONDON & SE PREMIER C P 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R R

P 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26

Sevenoaks Dorking North Walsham Hertford Havant Westcombe Park Wimbledon Maidenhead Sidcup Tring Sutton & Epsom Brighton Tunbridge Wells CS Stags 1863

W 23 21 21 19 18 15 13 10 11 9 8 6 4 1

D 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0

L 3 5 5 6 8 11 11 16 14 16 17 20 22 25

PF 862 958 858 797 685 720 682 613 502 560 384 456 405 252

PA 318 322 423 406 473 603 538 709 772 792 735 849 898 896

+/- TB 544 17 636 18 435 18 391 14 212 13 117 14 144 10 -96 10 -270 6 -232 7 -351 5 -393 7 -493 2 -644 2

KENT RUGBY - SHEPHERD NEAME KENT 3 RURAL LB 2 4 2 3 3 4 3 4 0 6 3 4 7 3

Pts 111 107 104 96 89 78 69 54 52 47 44 35 25 -11

KENT INVICTA A C 2 3 4 5 6 -

Sevenoaks 2nd Westcombe Park Extra A Sidcup 2nd Canterbury 2nd Pilgrims Medway 2nd Old Alleynians A Tunbridge Wells 2nd

P 10 10 10 10 10 10 0

W 9 7 5 3 3 2 0

D 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

L 1 2 5 6 7 8 0

PF 358 205 230 172 181 125 0

PA 109 144 210 221 196 391 0

+/- TB 249 0 61 0 20 0 -49 0 -15 0 -266 0 0 0

LB 1 0 1 1 2 0 0

Pts 38 33 26 22 21 14 0*

C P 3 4 5 6 7 8 R R

Canterbury 3rd Dev. Tonbridge Juddians 3rd Cranbrook 2nd Thanet Wanderers 2nd Dover 2nd Sevenoaks 4th Ashford 2nd Deal & Betteshanger 2nd Medway 4th Snowdown C.W.

P 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

W 15 14 13 13 8 8 6 5 4 1

D 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 3

L 3 4 5 5 9 10 12 12 13 14

PF 614 529 562 437 378 306 319 302 296 129

PA 209 203 270 297 417 396 464 524 510 582

+/- TB 405 0 326 0 292 0 140 0 -39 0 -90 0 -145 0 -222 0 -214 0 -453 0

LB 2 2 3 0 0 1 2 2 2 1

Pts 65 62 60 57 41 39 36 35 31 23

KENT RUGBY - SHEPHERD NEAME KENT 4 RURAL C P 3 4 5 6 7 8 -

P Sittingbourne 2nd 14 Ash 14 Gillingham Anchorians 2nd14 East Peckham & P’Wood 14 Folkestone 2nd 14 Ashford Barbarians 14 Leigh 14 Maidstone Mustangs 2nd 14 Edenbridge 0 Gravesend 3rd 0

W 12 9 9 8 6 6 3 1 0 0

D 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

L 1 5 4 6 6 8 11 13 0 0

PF 406 317 375 306 369 263 205 65 0 0

PA 159 171 243 302 292 323 334 482 0 0

+/- TB 247 0 146 0 132 0 4 0 77 0 -60 0 -129 0 -417 0 0 0 0 0

LB 1 4 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0

Pts 53 45 42 38 35 30 23 14 0* 0*

KENT RUGBY - SHEPHERD NEAME KENT 5 RURAL WEST KENT RUGBY - SHEPHERD NEAME KENT 1 C P 3 4 5 6 7 R R

Park House Hastings & Bexhill Old Williamsonians New Ash Green Faversham King's College Hospital Cliffe Crusaders Foots Cray Brockleians

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 16 12 12 11 8 5 4 2 1

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

L 0 4 4 5 8 11 12 13 14

PF 740 360 411 375 300 223 216 155 168

PA 126 152 233 221 342 335 531 408 600

+/- TB 614 12 208 7 178 8 154 7 -42 4 -112 4 -315 3 -253 1 -432 1

LB 0 1 0 2 2 1 1 2 1

Pts 77 58 58 53 39 26 20 13 8

C 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -

Vigo 2nd Gravesend 4th Sheppey 2nd Cranbrook 3rd Tunbridge Wells 3rd Canterbury 4th Deacons Lordswood 2nd Old Gravesendians 2nd New Ash Green 2nd Gillingham Anchorians 3rd

P 16 16 16 16 15 16 16 16 15 0

W 13 9 9 8 8 8 7 5 3 0

D 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

L 3 7 7 7 6 8 9 11 12 0

PF 541 330 355 374 335 428 239 239 195 0

PA 209 342 285 325 292 402 416 337 428 0

+/- TB 332 0 -12 0 70 0 49 0 43 0 26 0 -177 0 -98 0 -233 0 0 0

LB 2 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 0

Pts 57 44 42 40 40 35 34 29 23 0*

WOMENS NATIONAL CHALLENGE 2 SOUTH EAST (EAST) KENT RUGBY - SHEPHERD NEAME KENT 2 C P 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -

Dartford Valley Whitstable Sittingbourne Old Gravesendians Sheppey Weavering Warriors Lordswood Greenwich Askean Bexley Swanley

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 0 0

W 14 13 13 12 6 6 5 2 1 0 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 2 3 3 4 10 10 11 14 15 0 0

PF 582 454 447 424 344 189 234 74 84 0 0

PA 121 109 161 165 397 403 416 446 614 0 0

+/- TB 461 10 345 6 286 7 259 8 -53 6 -214 3 -182 3 -372 0 -530 1 0 0 0 0

LB 1 3 2 3 0 0 3 3 0 0 0

Pts 67 65 62 60 30 29 27 7 0 0* 0*

C P 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Dartford Valley Westcliff Aylesford Bulls Southend Saints Lordswood Valkyries Ashford Gravesend New Ash Green Stanford Le Hope

P 16 16 16 16 15 15 14 15 15

W 15 14 10 11 8 4 5 2 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 1 2 6 5 7 11 9 13 15

PF 459 396 263 646 257 89 126 91 84

PA 66 79 274 178 348 368 334 363 401

+/- TB 393 0 317 0 -11 0 468 0 -91 0 -279 0 -208 0 -272 0 -317 0

LB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 62 60 49 46 42 30 28 21 13

WOMENS ALLIANZ INNER WARRIOR SERIES SOUTH EAST 1 2 3 4 5 6 Please note that due to inconsistant news from the RFU, promotions and relegations are not entirely clear at present. Therefore all Kent leagues are shown as an example only. We will know more in the summer when the RFU redraws the league pyramid.

* Tunbridge Wells 2nd have pulled out of the Kent Invicta A; Bexley and Swanley have pulled out of the Shepherd Neame Kent 2 League; Edenbridge and Gravesend 3rd have pulled out of the Kent 4 Rural league; Gillingham Anchorians 3rd have pulled out of the Kent 5 Rural West league; all records have been expunged.

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Folkestone Dartfordians Old Emanuel Old Caterhamians Swanley Black Swans Brockleians

P W D L PF PA +/- TB 8 6 0 2 194 150 44 0 7 6 0 1 172 86 86 0 7 4 0 3 173 52 121 0 6 3 0 3 113 96 17 0 7 1 0 6 61 325 -264 0 7 1 0 6 20 24 -4 0

LB 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 22 20 14 13 10 5

MAY’S FIXTURES FOOTBALL CLUB

MAY 7

AFC Green Court Cudham United Eynsford Halstead United Ide Hill Ide Hill Reserves Ide Hill 3rd Ightham Kemsing United Reserves Leigh Seal St. Lawrence St. Lawrence Reserves Swanley Rangers Weald Wolves Westerham Westerham Reserves Westerham Seniors West Kingsdown

Woodlands Kemsing United Res. (dh) Leigh Bromleians Reserves New Romney Fleetdown United Res. Tunbridge Wells Youth Roselands Cudham United (dh) Eynsford West Farleigh Reserves Halls AFC 3rd Blackham & Ashurst Five Oak Green Westerham Reserves Malgo Blackham & Ashurst Swanley Rangers Sydenham Sports New Romney Reserves -

MAY 10

MAY 14

MAY 21

TJFC Seniors (dh) Woodlands Leigh St. Lawrence Reserves Ide Hill 3rd Green St Green Rovers Kemsing United Reserves Westerham Reserves Potters Weald Wolves Hildenborough Athletic (c)

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MAY 7

MAY 14

MAY 21

MAY 28

Chevening Amblers Chiddingstone Cowden Cudham Wyse Cudham Wyse 2nd Edenbridge Edenbridge 2nd Eynsford Eynsford 2nd Farningham Farningham 2nd Fordcombe Four Elms Four Elms 2nd Halstead Hartley Country Club Holmesdale Holmesdale 2nd Holmesdale 3rd Ightham Kemsing Knockholt Leigh Leigh 2nd Penshurst Park Penshurst Park 2nd Sennocke Sevenoaks Vine Sevenoaks Vine 2nd Sevenoaks Vine 3rd Shoreham & Otford Shoreham & Otford 2nd Shoreham & Otford 3rd St. Lawrence Stonewall Park Underriver Weald

Meopham 2nd Luddesdowne Keymer & Hassocks Bidborough Hadlow Ifield 2nd St Andrews 2nd Speldhurst Hartley Country Club Shipbourne Bearsted 2nd Groombridge Plaxtol Bidborough 3rd Stonewall Park Eynsford 2nd Linden Park Bexley Heath 2nd Dartford 4th Shoreham & Otford Bidborough 2nd Limpsfield Chart 2nd Limpsfield Chart Weald Southborough Pembury 2nd St. Lawrence Sandwich Town Sandwich Town 2nd Gravesend 4th Ightham Linton Park 2nd Bidborough 4th Sennocke Halstead Withyham Leigh 2nd

Stonewall Park Limpsfield Chart 2nd Edenbridge 2nd Meopham Meopham 2nd Lindfield 2nd Cowden Marden Lenham Locks Bottom Four Elms 2nd Locksbottom 2nd Horton Kirby Farningham 2nd Knockholt Stonehouse Bromley Bickley Park 2nd Old Elthamians 2nd Kemsing Ightham Halstead Penshurst Park Speldhurst 2nd Leigh Linton Park 2nd Flimwell Hayes Hayes 2nd Holborough Anchorians Horsmonden Groombridge Horsmonden 2nd Pembury 2nd Chevening Amblers Pembury Shipbourne 2nd

Hadlow Cudham Wyse Ardingly Bearsted Chiddingstone Scaynes Hill Scaynes Hill 2nd Linton Park Luddesdowne 2nd Limpsfield Chart Stonehouse Linton Park 2nd Penshurst Park Southborough 2nd Limpsfield Chart 2nd Sissinghurst Folkestone Folkestone 2nd OD CUACO 4th Horsmonden Underriver Luddesdowne Southborough Outwood 2nd Four Elms Shoreham & Otford 2nd Pembury 2nd Blackheath Blackheath 2nd Oakfield Warriors Bidborough 2nd Penshurst Park 2nd Hadlow 2nd Locksbottom 2nd Meopham Kemsing Speldhurst 2nd

Chiddingstone Chevening Amblers Burgess Hill 3rd Sissinghurst Knockholt Fletching Ardingly Meopham Leigh 2nd Leigh Sissinghurst 2nd Shoreham & Otford 2nd Southborough Speldhurst 2nd Meopham Luddesdowne 2nd Old Wilsonians Gravesend 2nd LESSA Christ Church 2nd Betsham West Farleigh Cudham Wyse 2nd Farningham Eynsford 2nd Locksbottom Sennocke Penshurst Park 2nd Beckenham Bromley Common 2nd Hunton Wanderers Underriver Fordcombe Marden 2nd Groombridge Hadlow Shoreham & Otford Outwood 2nd

Home fixtures are in bold. (c) Cup fixture. (dh) double header.

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EVA CLAIMS DOUBLE TITLES AT BRITISH SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Sevenoaks Swimming Club headed up to Ponds Forge in Sheffield in April to compete in the British Swimming Championships with huge success.

Qualifying were: David Allen, Demi All, Albert Branch, Matt Burrows, Chengze Duan, Sam Martin-Young, Zachary Raymond, Euan Terry, Daisy Anderson, Lilie Chambers, Amelia Childs, Lilly-Marie Derry, Eva Okaro, Izabella Okaro, Imogen Stoddart and Imogen Myles.

There were solid debuts and personal bests with all the hard work paying off. Sevenoaks Swimming Club were delighted with the amazing work by the whole team: all qualifying swimmers; coaches and parents. It really was an incredible team effort.

Eva Okaro claimed the Double Junior 50m and 100m freestyle titles with European Junior Consideration qualifying times. Keiron Piper, Head Coach says, “Eva has shown fantastic resilience to return from a big injury and all at Sevenoaks Swimming Club are extremely proud. Massive congratulations Eva! Hard work pays off.”

GETTING AN INSIGHT INTO SEVENOAKS SWIMMING CLUB Sevenoaks Swimming Club is extremely proud of its ongoing success. Running classes from age 5+ (through its Minnows programme) to adults (Masters) it aims to provide an environment for the coaching and development of participants in swimming and water polo. The mission is to provide the opportunity, support and encouragement for all of its members to reach their full potential and have fun. For more information about Sevenoaks Swimming Club please visit: www.sevenoakssc.org.

The Club’s participants will develop and demonstrate a high level of self-esteem, sense of responsibility, teamwork, respect, trust, honesty and good sportsmanship. In turn this will enable members to be selfmotivated to strive to reach their individual potential both in and out of the pool.

Over the coming editions of the Sevenoaks Sports & Wellbeing it is hoped to give readers an insight into the different aspects of the Club. First to be introduced is the Minnows programme.

For swimmers aged five and over who can swim 10 or more metres on three different strokes, Minnows provides weekly sessions concentrating on technique and stamina. The aim of these sessions is to develop and prepare the young swimmers for entry into one of the Sevenoaks Swimming Club squads.

For further information about Minnows or to register to start sessions please check out the Club’s website or email: minnows@sevenoakssc.org.

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SEVENOAKS TRIATHLON IS BACK

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fter an absence of two years due to covid and ground works through Knole Park, this sold-out race returned with a bright and early start at the Sencio Leisure Centre, starting with a 400m swim. The undulating 25km bike segment took in the steep descent of Riverhill and a climb up Shipbourne Hill (where competitors competed for the Queen or King of the Mountain award) followed by a challenging 5km run in Knole Park – to finish in front of a crowd of supporters enjoying the sun and atmosphere.

Nicola Lilley (Medway Tri) and Peter Hogben (Deal Tri Club) were the overall winners in 1:15:25 and 1:07:40.

Nicola was crowned Queen of the Mountain and the Male Mountain Goat was Julian Aliphat (2nd male overall).

Nicola, who was 20th overall was closely followed by Saskia Ricks in 1:19 and Deborah Hope (Medway Tri) in 1:20:09. Second and third for the men were Julian Aliphant of Hampstead Tri Club only 20 seconds behind Peter, in 1:08:00 while Joe Bosson finished out

the podium 45 secs later – but was fastest in both the swim and run.

There were some very fast times in all the age groups. Rob Parry 40-49, (Crystal Palace Tri Club) 1:09.59; Simon Crook 50-59, 5th overall (Epsom Tri Club) 1:10:10; Martin Leat 1st male 60-69 yrs and John Harley 1st over 70 in 1:31:31. Special mentions to another septuagenarian, Edward Oatley who completed for the 36th time – missing only one event in the history of the race. In the ladies age groups Ashleigh Pearson won in 1:21:16. Julie Blackley was the over 50’s lady winner less than five mins slower. Another notable female competitor was Steph Cook MBE, who was the Olympic modern pentathlete in 2000 – 2nd in the over 50’s and 20th female overall.

The race is always popular and with a maximum of 500 participants, it usually sells out quickly. Although very much a local event, it attracts participants who have competed in local, national and international events.

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SPECTACULAR FESTIVAL OF COLOUR AT SEVENOAKS HOCKEY CLUB

ver 120 boys and girls from the U9 to U12 age groups took part in an spectacular end of season festival at Sevenoaks Hockey Club.

There were some superb examples of teamwork evident when children were grouped in teams, some having never played together before. Mike Clyne, the new Chair of the junior section, came down to check out the action, and the beloved mascot Oaksy made a guest appearance playing on pitch, and even had a stint in goal! A great turnout with many of the older junior players coaching and umpiring to a terrific standard. It really was a super team effort from all involved.

The season has been fantastic, with the progression of each and every junior player. If you are interested in playing hockey, whatever your age, please contact the club at membership@sevenoakshockey.club

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MEMORIES OF THE SEVENOAKS CHARITY CUP E

aster time traditionally heralds the Final of the Sevenoaks Charity Cup Competition and this year was no exception, at the Culverden Stadium.

On Good Friday, enthusiastic crowds enjoying the warm sunshine watched West Kingsdown play Hawkenbury with the home side scoring via AlfieJay Turner soon after the half-time break, which was ultimately enough to win the Charity Cup. West Kingsdown manager, Billy Reynolds (pictured second from left) told Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing after the cup win: “We are a new side that was formed in 2020 to bring an adults side to the village. This was our first cup final of two this season and it was a tough game which was very enjoyable. I would just like to add that we appreciate all the support that followed us on Good Friday to the final - it didnt go unnoticed.”

In the Junior tie prior to that game, Ide Hill 3rd beat Cuxton 1991 Reserves 2-1.

We caught up with Derek Hodge, Life President of the Sevenoaks & District Football League, to talk about his memories of the Charity Cups: “As a young lad I have happy memories of walking from my home in St Botolphs Avenue along with my father to watch the Senior Sevenoaks Charity Cup final at Knole Paddock. The year was 1948 when I set off with a pair of my

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father’s old leather football boots around my neck, suspended by laces.

In addition an old St. Johns United FC shirt draped over my body. My father played for St. Johns after he was demobbed from the Army at the end of World War II. The finalists were Crockham Hill and Borough Green, the latter who were in the early stages of being a force in Kent Football circles. An estimated crowd of 3,500 turned out for the final with Borough Green winning 2-0.

I had great difficulty in watching the match because of the depth of the crowd standing on the touch line and my juvenile size at the age of 10. The magnitude of the crowd has always been considered the largest for a charity football match. The gate receipts were reported to be £154.

For those readers who do not know the history of the Sevenoaks Charity Cups, the famous Senior Cup was founded in 1894. The first victorious team was Shoreham United whose opponents were Holmesdale Reserves. The magnificent silver trophy was procured from Messrs Spinks, well known London Silversmsiths at a cost of 75 Guineas.

The name of Shoreham United was engraved on a small silver acorn plaque which was then affixed to an ebony base. The tradition has lasted over the years to the present day.

A Junior Sevenoaks Charity Cup

I set off with a pair of my father’s old leather football boots around my neck, suspended by laces.

basically for Reserve teams was founded in 1923 with St Johns United Reserves defeating Sevenoaks Reserves 2-0 in the inaugural match.

The objective of the Competition was two-fold. Firstly, to improve the game of football in the Sevenoaks District and secondly to aid the funds of local charitable Institutions. This policy has continued over the years and again to the present time.

Interestingly in 1937, a ceremony took place at The Cottage Hospital now known as Sevenoaks Hospital, to commemorate £1,700 having been raised for charities of which £1,000 had been given to the hospital.

A plaque carrying the words ‘Sevenoaks Charity Cup Competition Footballers Bed - Dedicated January

10th 1937’ was unveiled over a bed which was subsequently used by players injured in football matches.

Donations have continued over the years from gate receipts raised at the Final ties.

Many organisations have benefitted including Sevenoaks Almshouses, Kent Air Ambulance, League of Friends of Sevenoaks Hospital, CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), Kent FA Benevolent, Age UK Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, HF Trust, Hospice in the Weald, Cancer Research and Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled.

The morale here is that the Sevenoaks Charity Cup Competition should not be disregarded, for it has done so much for local football and most of all its charity work for 128 years.”

West Kingsdown FC celebrate with the Sevenoaks Senior Charity Cup at the Culverden Stadium on Good Friday.

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SEVENOAKS TOWN FC LADIES ARE CHAMPIONS

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evenoaks Town FC Ladies have enjoyed a very successful 21/22 season, as they were crowned champions of Kent Division 1 West in the South East Counties Womens Football League (SECWFL) with one game to spare. They accumulated 43 points over the course of the season – which consisted of 16 games – including 14 wins and just one draw and one loss.

The team would start their season as they intended to go on, kicking off their impressive title-winning campaign with an emphatic 8-2 win versus Maidstone United‘s Development Team, which included hatricks for Libby Gregory and captain, Nat Graves. The team followed up this resounding win with hard-fought victories versus the other teams in their league.

During the matches this season they accumulated a remarkable goal difference of 40 (61 goals scored, 21 conceded) and the game in which they were crowned champions, was

an outstanding 10-0 home win, including five goals from the team’s top scorer Ami Wybrow.

Sevenoaks’ impressive campaign was led by the coaching team, comprising of manager Paul McDonagh, who joined the club’s women and girls’ setup prior to the start of the season, Dan Thomas and Matt Orchin.

The team’s success this year puts them well on their way to achieving the three-year plan that the committee of Sevenoaks Town put together before the season began, which entails the aim of helping the team move from tier 7 (b) to tier 4 within the next three years.

With the appointment McDonagh and the work the club is doing with Natalie Curtis, a Football Development Officer for Women & Girls Football at the Kent FA, and Charlotte Richardson, an FA Club Consultant who has been involved in the Women’s Sport & Leadership Academy, Sevenoaks Town are increasing the profile of women’s football at the club.

Sevenoaks Town FC Ladies won the South East Counties Kent Division 1 West with a winning record of P16 W14 D1 L1.

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Commenting on his first season with the ladies side, McDonagh told Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing: “I had worked with Sevenoaks Town FC prior to Covid within the boys section before taking on this role, and Paul [Lansdale] asked me to help promote and assist the women’s side of the game.

“We started by making sure we had the right environment and getting the players onboard. We promoted a few players from the under-18’s and they stepped up pretty quickly. The first month was fairly rocky but it picked up really quickly after that.

Asked about the club committee’s vision, he added: “Whenever a club says it wants to be in that position, that’s the minimum or best case scenario, but I think the most important thing that was suggested is that we get out of the division this year - which is what we’ve achieved.

“Then it’s a case of yes, we go up at least one division, but we have applied to go up two divisions, which is now out of our hands. The club want to be up there, ideally we want

Whenever a club says it wants to be in that position, that’s the minimum or best case scenario, but I think the most important thing that was suggested is that we get out of the division this year. to be playing in the Regional Divisions which is step 5.”

The club are also working on the junior side of the women’s game and conversations have been had about getting the football up to standard.

McDonagh added: “Now we have step one under our belt, we can spend a bit of time looking at the girls section.

We want to make sure that every age group from U8’s all the way up to U18’s is filled, whilst raising the standard of coaching and eventually getting it on a par with the boys section.”

The squad will be presented with the League Winners Trophy on Thursday 26th May at Maidstone United’s Gallagher Stadium prior to the SECWFL Chairman’s cup final.

Sevenoaks Town Ladies showed they meant business this season and had a variety of ways to win, even without being at their best. They will hopefully move up two divisions thanks to their triumphant campaign and they will begin the 2022/23 season in September. We for one hope it will be another successful season for them!

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ISTHMIAN LEAGUE FOOTBALL TO RETURN FOR LOCAL CLUBS

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oth Sevenoaks Town and Corinthian football clubs will make a welcome return to the Isthmian Football League next season after both were confirmed safe in the South East Division in April.

Sevenoaks Town had a job to get done in February when they brought in new manager Harry ‘Houdini’ Hudson after the club had only managed to gain 23 points from their 28 matches played. Nine weeks later and not only did they survive the drop, but finished Isthmian League South East Division: Sevenoaks Town FC’s journey before and after Harry Hudson took over Up to February 25th Pos. P W 18th 28 7

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top of the form guide with eight wins, a draw and a loss under Hudson’s stewardship. They even beat newly crowned league champions Hastings United 2-1 on the final day of the season by the coast.

Corinthian’s season, their first in the Isthmian League, was one about finding their feet and getting used to their new surroundings.

It was a bumpy road for the team from Fawkham but it didn’t stop them from finishing in an impressive 8th place recording 14 clean sheets during the season.

They secured some fantastic results, both at home and on the road. In fact, the battle between the two sides saw Corinthian come out on top over three matches (one being the 2nd round tie of the Velocity Trophy). They beat Sevenoaks away 1-0 in October, triumphed again in the cup at home

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2-1; and then drew 1-1 when the teams met for the final time in February.

What will the 2022/23 season look like?

With Sheppey United and Chatham Town rising from the Southern Counties East Football League and East Thurrock United likely to join the division from the Isthmian Premier, it is already looking like it’s going to be a tough season for all teams. But what we hope is that both of our Sevenoaks District sides will take the summer to reflect on the season past and build accordingly to mount a serious challenge for the championship next season! #COYO #UptheHoops

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Many of the games designers are often asking for feedback from children meaning the next version of the game goes even further in meeting the demands of the child.

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ave you ever wondered why as parents we are constantly battling with our children over time on devices or specifically on computer games?

Are you ready to help me as parents and coaches to take on the challenge of toppling the computer game?

There is no doubt that many of us dislike the number of hours played on devices by our children each week and many of us do our best to impose time restrictions and manage the situation to the best of our ability and we must continue to do so.

It is obvious that we need to limit this time, encourage them to be creative with other games away from a screen, go outside and play as well as ensure that they are getting enough physical activity during a regular week.

Two recent surveys show that children under the age of eight spend over two hours a day in front of a screen whilst those between eight and 16 can average as much as 6.5 hours a day across multiple digital platforms.

So, what is it that makes the computer game so appealing to children rather than the alternative of going out to play?

One of the major reasons I am afraid and this is a warning to both parents and coaches is that the computer game meets the needs of the child and they are the focus of the whole experience unlike in many sporting environments where the needs of the adult can often be seen to be met first.

Many of the games designers are often asking for feedback from children meaning the next version of the game goes even further in meeting the demands of the child, making the experience even better than before with the child craving more and more of the perceived good stuff.

They allow the child to participate the whole time, play with friends and be part of the whole experience. There is certainly no waiting in a line for a go or spending time on the bench waiting to get on the field.

They allow the child to be in control of a situation, make their own decisions, take educated risks without ramifications and dust themselves down and start again without criticism from a third party. By the time we have thrown in that children get to live in their own reality, learn by doing without fear, problem solve on their own terms and at their own speed you can see why the computer game is so appealing to them.

Do the sports environments that your children are involved in reflect this?

Are you having to drag your children off the field because the session has been both exhilarating and addictive?

This is definitely possible and many coaches will be creating such an environment… if they are not then hopefully you will find an alternative session for your child or that coaches will start to evolve and make changes to the environment they create.

to keep practising and playing. If we can make it all about the children’s experience then success is just around the corner, the technological industry can vouch for that!

We have talked about the ‘Ultimate Success’ at WWPIS of children participating in sport and physical activity for life and coaches and parents creating an environment that is fun and child centred as opposed to meeting the demands of the adult.

If all parties can work together on this then sport can start to wrestle back some control from the computer game.

Parents: What can you do to make sport and physical activity more appealing than the computer game?

• Focus on the learning of your child as opposed to the winning • Support your child, try not to be a ‘second’ coach • Make sure they are having ‘FUN’ • Ensure the activity is set up to meet the needs and demands of your child • Allow your child to participate in multiple sports and in multiple environments • See mistakes as an opportunity to learn • Allow them to fail and experiment, this will help them become more creative and problem solve Coaches : Do you put as much hard work and thought into your sessions as the video game makers do to make the experience one worth participating in for the children?

Sporting sessions can be just as exhilarating and addictive as the video game and perhaps the real success is if we are having to drag our players off the field because they want

Gordon MacLelland is the CEO and founder of Working with Parents in Sport, which supports parents and coaches in working together to provide children with the best possible sporting experiences. To find out more about their work please visit www.parentsinsport.co.uk.

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WEIGHT TRAINING FOR TEENAGERS IN 2022

Providing appropriate and effective exercise direction regardless of age, weight, goal or medical condition.

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hat needs to be considered for teenagers turning to weight training to get stronger in a post covid, post lockdown society?

Covid caused a break in teenagers normal structured development, they have spent time away from their scheduled school, pe, teams, gym and other physical activities with their friends. This was at a time when many teens would have laid the

foundations for their social, physical and neural systems involved in physical activity.

At the same time as the restricted physical activity, teenagers have experienced increased exposure to the unfiltered worldwide social media of exercise advice and physically enhanced influencers. Offering a range of good, bad and just dangerous directions to teens who often have no one to validate the information for them.

With all this in mind, where should we go from here when we have a teenager keen to learn the basics and develop themselves with strength training?

The Base: When it comes to strength training teenagers can’t just be treated as small adults. They will need to build a correct movement base relative to their physical stage of development and progress appropriate to their age.

Neuromuscular Education: Taking the time to build a teen’s neural map is vital, this is the part where they are taught to put their bodies in the correct lifting position and reinforce it enough to maintain this position under load.

The Importance of Progression: Just because there is a need to have a more considered approach when strength training teenagers; it doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t see regular improvements and experience the benefits of these. Once teenagers are proficient in their base movements there is no reason why they shouldn’t participate in age-specific programs that challenge and develop their abilities.

Team Spirit: In our experience, we have found that when starting a strength training program, not every teenager will start at the same point or develop at the same rate. We have never had to exclude a child from our program, it just means that some will need a little bit more direction and attention, and indeed are supported by the other teens creating a real supportive community.

Teenage strength training is about more than just developing physical strength. As I have already touched on in this article, we have found that a good strength training program hugely improves confidence regardless of their starting point, a willingness to help others especially when training as a team or school and when done well, creates a healthy life long relationship with exercise and all its benefits.

Finally, I would say, take the time to get the right program for your teenager that allows them to develop safely at their own pace.

• If you have any questions at all about teenage strength training please don’t hesitate to contact Brogan Lintott the Head of our Young Athlete Department at brogan.lintott@betterbodygroup. co.uk.

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Exercising also improves blood circulation in the pelvic area which can ease period pains.

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THE DOS AND DON’TS TO RELIEVE PERIOD SYMPTOMS

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he time of the month effects not only our moods but also negatively impacts our physical fitness and exercise routine too. Tiredness and fatigue are the symptoms of menstruation that women are most likely to suffer from. A fluctuation of hormones and nutrient deficiencies can play a significant role in how we feel and perform during our period.

Research suggests that one in five women suffers from heavy bleeding during their period. This may lead to iron deficiency or anaemia. As a result, the body will have a harder time making haemoglobin that's needed to carry oxygen throughout

the body. Low energy, weakness, low blood pressure, fatigue and a lack of concentration are the most common symptoms associated with low levels of Iron. When haemoglobin levels are low due to iron deficiency, oxygen levels may also be low. This means that muscles and the brain don’t receive enough oxygen to engage in normal activities such as exercising.

When your brain detects even the slightest drop in oxygen levels, it triggers changes which may lead to fainting. Eating iron-rich foods such as red meat, red kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, peas, dark green leafy vegetables such as kale or spinach or taking iron supplements may in-

References: 1. webmd.com/women/pms/news/20050613/ calcium-vitamin-d-in-diet-may-prevent-pms 2. sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/ S1569904814002869 3. webmd.com/fitness-exercise/how-toincrease-blood-oxygen-level 4. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12859709 5. webmd.com/women/pms/features/ diet-and-pms

crease the amount of oxygen your blood carries around (which may prevent from fainting).

So if you are feeling fatigued and light headed then reduce high intensity, strenuous exercise and save it for the last days of your period when your energy levels return.

A drop in oestrogen before and in the first few days of the period is responsible for mood swings and a lack of physical motivation. Low volume strength training and light cardio is recommended for the best exercise during your period. Research suggests that low-intensity exercise, such as swimming, has been shown to help alleviate menstrual cramps. It encourages the body to release endorphins which work like natural painkillers. Exercising also improves blood circulation in the pelvic area which can ease period pains.

Light movement promotes the release of dopamine and serotonin which increases positive feelings and boosts mood. Supplementing with Calcium, Iron, Mg and vitB6 can also help to boost serotonin levels which has a positive effect on regulating mood disorder1.

Your lung capacity decreases during the early and late-follicular phases of the menstrual cycle, presumably due to capillary blood volume changes.

Women may struggle with heavy breathing or feeling breathless more often during strenuous exercise2.

Light movement such as yoga and deep breathing exercises (such as belly breathing or pursed lip breathing) can help to increase blood oxygen levels and improve lung capacity3. Supplementing iron or cooking in a cast iron skillet can also help to replenish iron lost during menstruation and increase the transportation of oxygen from the lungs to all the parts of the body4.

Our cravings for sugar increase during the period. This is due to the ever changing levels of oestrogen and progesterone which also has an impact on serotonin in the brain (which may affect mood and trigger PMS). Studies revealed that women suffering with PMS may intake around 200-500 more calories per day with additional calories typically coming from carbs and fats. So rather than relying on sugar to boost serotonin levels try to snack on high in Mg nuts instead!5

Magdalena Marvell is a Nutritional Practitioner and Founder of the Persea Clinic which helps support clients who want to optimise their health in areas such as gut health, hormonal balance, skin conditions, weight management, family nutrition. To find out more about her work please visit www.persea.clinic.

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Healthy recipes with Magdalena Crispy Thai Beef Salad This Thai beef salad is packed with Iron.

Red meat is a great source not only of Iron but also Zinc and several B vitamins including vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 which take part in serotonin production (responsible for mood regulation).

Protein packed munch to curb the naughty cravings during the period!

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Ingredients For beef marinade: • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tbls. fresh ginger, minced • 1/4 cup chopped spring onion • 2 tbls. stevia/erithritol blend • 2 tbls. fish sauce • 1 tbls. sriracha • 1 tsp. salt and pepper • 1 red chili pepper, minced.

• 3 tbls. chopped fresh coriander, plus extra for garnish • 500g top sirloin cut into thin strips

For the Salad: • 1 cucumber, seeded and diced • 5 radishes, sliced • 1 cup mixed greens • 1 cup shredded carrots • 1 cup crispy wontons strips • 1/2 cup spring onions, chopped

For the Dressing: • 3 tbls. soy sauce • 1 tbls. fish sauce • 1 tsp. fresh ginger • 2 tbls. lime juice • 2 tbls. Sriracha • 2 tbls. canola oil • 1 tbls. rice wine vinegar • 1 tsp. honey How to make it: 1. In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade. Put the steak into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Let the meat reach room temperature before grilling.

2. To make the dressing, whisk together all ingredients thoroughly.

Set aside.

3. When ready to grill, drizzle the grill with a little olive oil. Heat the grill to a high temperature. Grill the meat for 5-7 minutes turning regularly.

4. Place all ingredients separately on a large platter, pour over the dressing and serve. Enjoy!

The Bricklayers Arms is a traditional village pub situated opposite the beautiful sailing lake in the picturesque village of Chipstead. We serve Harvey's beer straight from the barrel, along with freshly prepared, good quality British pub food.

Andy Hogg, landlord for 14+ years will be serving his last pint at The Bricks on Sunday 15th May, then handing back the keys to pursue new adventures!

We would like to thank everyone for the amazing support throughout that time!

Harvey’s Brewery will take over the running of the pub, with Darren Rose at the helm.

Please keep up to date via our social media channels for upcoming events, menus and more.

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