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THANKS SO MUCH: Sherborne Town fans with some of the donations to Sherborne Food Bank and, below, a family responds the to call to Give at the Gate to Dorchester's foodbank partnership Picture: PHIL STANDFIELD Supporters supporting the foodbanks

West Dorset football clubs, Sherborne Town and Dorchester Town, have both continued their support for local food banks by encouraging players, officials and supporters to donate much-needed supplies to help people who are struggling. Sherborne Town will be open for donations at Raleigh Grove, ahead of the clash with Cadbury Heath on Saturday, December 17. The move follows the postponement of the Zebras’ home match last Saturday, which affected the number of donations received, and organisers are keen to do more in the lead-up to Christmas and maximise the support to local people in need. Food bank trustee and treasurer Cathie Graham said of the partnership with the club: “Sherborne Foodbank are extremely grateful for all the support they receive from Sherborne Town Football Club. Their collections of food and toiletries go a long way to help us to support the many people in need. “The team are great fun to work with and have a real heart for their local community. “Unsurprisingly the referrals have now reached unprecedented levels and are unlikely to reduce any time soon, so every donation, be it supplies or money, is very much needed.” Meanwhile Dorchester Town held their third Give at the Gate initiative within the last year, aimed at helping families within its catchment area. Their previous campaign was targeted at supporting families affected by the crisis in Ukraine, while the latest was focused much closer to home, with the club partnering with the local Tesco to help the FareShare UK and distribute supplies via smaller foodbanks within the Dorchester catchment area. Club spokesman Cameron Dabbs said: “It was a very successful afternoon of donations with two trolley loads being collected on our turnstiles from our supporters, players and directors. Chesham United encouraged their players and fans to get involved too and it’s great to see the football family coming together to try and help others. “As a community football club we are always looking for more volunteers to run community initiatives in Dorchester to support the most vulnerable.” If you are interested in volunteering to support Dorchester’s future work in the community, please contact the club via email tournament@ dorchestertownfc.co.uk

Dorchester Town 1 Stanley 44 Chesham United 3 Braney 54, Edwards 66, (pen) 71 Attendance: 409

By HARRY ADAMS Dorchester Town Correspondent

Alfie Stanley’s superb first-half strike was not enough to prevent an end to Dorchester Town’s impressive unbeaten run at the Avenue, as they were outplayed by high-flying Chesham United. Stanley gave the Magpies the lead against the run of play, but once the visitors equalised early in the second period, they took charge of the game to run out deserved winners. It was the home side who started the brightest and had the first chance of the game on eight minutes, as midfielder Charlie Gunson surged into the box after some great work down the right-hand side, only to see his resulting effort to crash against the woodwork. It didn’t take long for the visitors to respond and they did so with a superb chance five minutes later. Tricky forward Jordan Edwards danced through the Dorchester back-line and past keeper Ryan Hall before his eventual shot was deflected just wide of the post. The Generals remained on top and saw another chance go begging moments later, after some superb interplay from Shaq Hippolyte-Patrick and Jak Joseph saw the latter’s shot sail just over Hall’s crossbar. Chesham continued to dictate the play with Joseph again going close, this time seeing his closerange shot saved well by Hall after some neat build up play from Luton loanee Tobias Braney. Despite the visitors’ first half domination, it was Dorchester who took the lead just before half-time in a rare attack. Chesham failed to clear a free-kick and the ball eventually fell to Alfie Stanley on the right hand side, he then cut inside and curled a spectacular effort past keeper Sam Beasant and in off of the post to register his sixth goal of the season. Chesham began the second-half in the same fashion as they ended the first, forcing Dorchester into errors and pressing them high up the pitch, and their pressure finally paid off nine minutes after the re-start, with Hall doing brilliantly to deny Jeanmal Prosper’s fizzing effort, only for Braney to follow in from close range to deservedly draw the visitors level. The Chesham attacks didn’t stop there, and it didn’t take long for them to turn the game on its head. After some superb build-up play from the Chesham front three, the ball eventually fell to Jordan Edwards, who showed some neat footwork to fashion some space before firing the ball low past Hall to give Chesham the lead, and a fairer reflection on the balance of play. Five minutes later and the game was effectively over as a contest. Another slick Chesham attack saw Hippolyte-Patrick burst into the box, only to be brought down by Magpies defender Alex Moyse. Penalty was the verdict of referee Paul Barber. Edwards stepped up and coolly slotted the ball past Hall for his second of the game as Chesham ran out comfortable winners in a one-sided contest.

n Dorchester’s trip to North Leigh fell victim to the cold weather and the Magpies face another tough challenge when they return to league action at the Avenue against Truro City on Saturday, December 17, as they look to avenge a crushing 4-0 defeat in the reverse fixture.

PUSHING THROUGH: The Magpies’ Charlie Gunson tries to get through the Chesham defence Picture: PHIL STANDFIELD Magpies home run ended as Generals take charge

Bridport RFC 93 Bournemouth 3rd XV 10

By STUART BRIGGS

The Daggers proved far too strong for a depleted Bournemouth side scoring 15 tries in a crushing win. Sam Petchey converted nine of the tries as the home side racked up an impressive tally, although the game was subsequently deemed to be a walkover due to the visitors being unable to field a team of eligible players. Arriving with just 13, the home side sportingly loaned the visitors two players to even up the numbers, however there was a huge mismatch in terms of class, and Bournemouth’s two tries came courtesy of Daggers’ wingers Kian Bentley and Jack Pellow. The hosts produced a similar style to their big win over the Swans, with the backs seeing lots of possession and moving the ball fluently to make telling line breaks, while their forwards took the ball with pace and strength into the heart of the Bournemouth defence, creating great ruck ball for Wes Lewis and Charlie Samways. The Daggers were soon on the scoreboard when Lewis took a quick penalty to dive over on the corner. This was followed by a superb break by Guy Wyndham, showing a clean pair of heels to run in from the 22. It was all one-way traffic when Lewis repeated his first score from a quickly taken penalty and Jack Pellow chased his long kick through, ripped the ball and offloaded to Jude Appleton-Scott to score. The Daggers did concede a careless try, when a quick tap was well intercepted by Bentley who ran in from halfway to score. The Daggers’ backs were quickly in complete control again, Samways scything through to score under the posts and picking a loose ball moments later with the same outcome. AppletonScott got his second after breaking the Bournemouth defence, and Corby Newman brought up the 50 after being put clear on the wing by Samways and evading a last gasp tackle to touch down in the corner. From the kick off, Appleton-Scott charged through the centre tracked by Daragh Mcoughlin, who was just held up short, but Lewis was on hand to pick up the loose ball and cross for his third try. The half was completed with a flowing move by the backs, Samways again breaking the line and offloading to Mcoughlin to score for a half time score of 64-5. It was more of the same in the second half, although Bournemouth showed some spirited defence to limit the damage somewhat, restricting the Daggers to five more tries. Appleton-Scott intercepted a loose pass for his third try, followed quickly by his fourth, after great distribution by the backs. Lewis picked up his fourth score after a great run into the 22 by Tom Gamwell set up perfect ruck ball for the score. As they did in the first half, the Daggers suffered from the pace of their Colts when Jack Pellow, who had now switched sides, took clean ball from a Bournemouth scrum to race down the touch line to score. Hugh Vivian then closed out the scoring for the Daggers, picking up a loose ball after a Liam Poole was just held up short of the line after a great run into the 22. This was the Daggers last match of 2022 and they finish the year in third place in the league with their next match at home to Oakmedians on the Saturday, January 7.

SAM-TASTIC: Sam Petchey on the charge in the Daggers' resounding win against Bournemouth 3rds Pictures: STUART BRIGG Daggers triumph in their last league clash of 2022

OVER AGAIN: Guy Wyndham crosses for the Daggers

The West Dorset Magazine, December 16, 2022 65 Sport Young anglers brave Baltic conditions

Young West Bay anglers saved the best for last, landing some excellent fish across a wide variety of species, in what was probably the best fishing of the season in the final junior league match, held in Baltic conditions on the East Pier in West Bay. Nine species were caught altogether, these were pouting, whiting, three bearded rockling, tompot, shanny, bass, corkwing wrasse, ballan wrasse and a small-eyed ray. It was a tight match with most anglers weighing in just short of 300g, and some places were only separated by a single gram. First place went to Alfie Jeans with 474g Second place went to Chelsea Pearce with 372g Third place went to Mason Price with 302g Organisers noted a marked improvement in the anglers’ casting, baiting up and technique since the start of the season. Junior secretary Ben Carter said: “I can’t thank everyone enough for all their help this season. It’s gone better than I could have ever hoped. To see the enthusiasm and improvement in these young anglers is fantastic. “It’s been great to see so much support from everybody involved too. “Ian Draper was incredibly generous and brought along prizes for all the participants, Norman and June Stokes have been fantastic once again helping keep people rigged up and in bait as well as providing sweets for everyone to keep them going in the cold weather. “Massive thanks to Angling Centre West Bay for providing bait and rigs once again.” Ross Bourne edged out Mason Price in the final Jurassic League standings, in a highly competitive league.

TIGHT LINES: Young anglers receive prizes at the end of the league season. From left, A Jeans, L Carter Bourne, S Carter, M Price, C Price, C Pearce, A Hoysted and T Pearce JURASSIC LEAGUE 2022

Ross Bourne 5/10 19/11 3/12 TOTAL 176 215 272 663

Mason Price

268 80 302 650 Charlie Price 22 252 295 569 Chelsea Pearce (L) DF 126 372 498 Lidy Carter (L) 46 151 123 320 Alfie Hoysted DF 197 122 319 Sam Carter 0 DF 260 260 Alfie Hamlet DF 106 DF 106 Harris Ridsdale 74 24 DF 98 Toby North DF 71 DF 71

Jack’s the lad as juniors battle it out on the lake

Dorchester & District Angling Society Juniors hosted their final points event of the season at Whitemoor Lakes near Wimborne, in memory of a dear friend of the club, Martin Vine. Although conditions were not as brutal as they had been lately, it was still quite uncomfortable in the wind and rain for six brave juniors. Umbrellas were the most popular item of equipment, particularly with the everwatchful parents. Seven juniors could become the 2022 champion going into this event but, sadly, only four title contenders were able to fish. Austin, Jack, Josiah and Oliver battled it out over three-and-a-half hours on a lake where the fish were being difficult. But there can be only one winner, and that was a triumphant Jack Copp weighing in 23lbs 15ozs. Second on the day and in the championship was outgoing champ Oliver Smith with 17lbs 12ozs. Josiah Wells-Parkes was third with 13lbs 5ozs. It has been Jack’s year with a potential five trophies that could end up with his name on it by the end of the year. Good job Jack! For more info go to ddasjuniors.co.uk or email juniors.sec@ddas.com. Membership info d-das.com. Fishery info search for ‘Whitemoor Lakes’ on Facebook.

WHAT A LOT: Jack Copp with his catch