Walshie's Week

A bit different this week because I’m going to recall some of the days I’ve spent at various race-tracks around...

There’s great excitement building for the return of the Workington Comets in May to a revamped Northside track.

Cockermouth Swimming Club has supplied numerous top swimmers over the years, including current star Luke Greenbank.

I don’t know why I’m highlighting this particular game because I tell everyone “don’t mention Market Drayton.”

Time was when table tennis was a popular game played in holiday camps, youth clubs and church halls.

Watching a recent darts final on tv I thought it was time to find out about the game in Cumbria.

Have you ever heard about the try I scored at Derwent Park?

It was May 1967 and Workington Reds were struggling towards bottom place in Division Three and relegation.

I suppose one of the dream jobs I was allocated during my time on the local newspaper was in July...

Golf is given the floor this week in our regular feature in which we look at individuals and their respective...

Well I might as well go the whole way and complete this little section with an assessment of my favourite...

Roger Blair Roger Blair has stood down after 22 years as chairman of the Cumberland Amateur Rugby League. He had...

Well this has to be the second part of the Workington Reds piece I included last week

One of the most recognised Workington Reds fans is Steve Durham, a club stalwart since the 1960s.

Well we’ve hit the bullseye this week because we are having a look at archery. I can remember decades ago...

Following on from last week’s personal choice for  Workington Town team I’ve been asked to do similar for the Reds.

Walking football has been on the increase over the last few years as the older generation are encouraged to stay...

I’m going to call this section differently this week. It’s relabelled as a result of the games I have seen!

Back in the early 1980s I was involved with the Cumberland Star Sunday League side and after winning the County...

John Teasdale is a leading figure on the Workington Pool scene, and I thought it was time I found out...