Report by Sarah Brailey HETHERSETT HAWKS sponsored by YELLOWBRICK MORTGAGES opened their season with the first round of the South East Grand Prix being held at Eaton Park on Saturday 6th April. Whilst the spectators wondered where the promised sunshine and 21 degrees was, the riders had to contend with windy racing conditions and only two training sessions under their […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES have been thwarted in their preparation plans for the new season by the very wet weather in February – even the playing field was flooded at times. Some good maintenance sessions were held in January but with more to do an early start to training in March cannot happen. Also a planned match against […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES staged their end of season Presentation Evening at the new Hethersett Hub on the Memorial Playing Field. Over 75 members, families and friends attended to celebrate another successful and busy season – seven Norfolk champions, one South East Grand Prix champion and a national champion – Nyla El-Labany at Under-8 Girls. In total 47 […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had a busy few days around four tracks and came away with a few successes. However, one of the most notable events happened at Great Blakenham on Saturday evening. On 5th June 1980 a young 12-year-old lad was coerced on to a bike to make up the number for the Giants team in the […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES concluded their South-East League programme with two victories over Sussex side Hellingly Lions at the Memorial Playing Field track. In the Division 2 match the Hawks built up a 12-point lead by the interval thanks to three wins by the Harley Hamill / Mason Martin pairing and good teamwork elsewhere. The use of a […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES entertained local rivals Norwich Stars in a South-East Division 2 fixture in dry and dusty conditions and stifling temperatures in the low 30s. It is a friendly rivalry built over many years and this was clear before the first tapes went up – all riders came together for a half-minute applause in memory of […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had 15 riders at Round 7 of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Senior Grand Prix series held at Eaton Park in hot conditions. There were wins for Nyla El-Labany, Oscar Copeland, Luca El-Labany and Dave Martin in their respective categories.The final round is at Hethersett on Wednesday 20th September at 7 p.m. This Sunday the […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES owe a big thank you to the eight riders and two drivers who made the long journey on a hot Sunday to Hellingly to ensure two fixtures were honoured – it looked earlier in the week that it would not be possible with so many riders away on holiday or having other commitments. In […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had a busy weekend starting with the staging of the National Round 2 of the British Youth & Junior League and the Little League for Under-8s and Under-10s. A total of 72 riders took part and there were top youngsters present from across the country. Best home performances came from brother and sister Luca […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES entertained Great Blakenham in the South East Division 2 and Youth Division and put new life into their campaign with a double victory. The Division 2 match had a mix of very experienced riders and young prospects and proved to be very competitive, so much so that top referee Terry Ashford was very busy […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES are having a difficult time in South-East Division 2 and travelled to Ipswich without any senior riders being available. The enthusiastic youth team, including seven-year-old Nyla El-Labany, stepped up and received compliments from their hosts for their commitment. Needless to say, against an Ipswich B side that, on-paper, looked at full strength, they found […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES visited Eaton Park for the local derby in South East Division 2 against Norwich Stars minus three of their first choice riders. Olly Buxton came in for a rare appearance to help out and he was his ebullient self and performed well, encouraged the team and produced some great team-riding with Aiesha Musa as […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES staged Round 4 of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Grand Prix series on a bright but cold Wednesday evening. Finally we had a change of winners with Ronnie Harding (U10s) and Matthew Sidell (U14s) taking gold medals in their first outings in this series. Nyla El-Labany continued to dominate the U8s as did Mason Martin […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES had their top Under-16 rider Mason Martin at Southampton over the Bank Holiday weekend contesting the Southampton Junior Grand Prix as part of the Club’s 60th anniversary celebrations. In a top-class field including two Australian tourists he acclimatised himself very well to finish joint 7th with 13 hard-earned points. The Hawks staged the 4th […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES staged Round 2 of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Grand Prix Series. After missing the worst of a storm which flooded Norwich an hour before start time, the weather did not relent and steady rain started to fall just as the riders lined up for heat 1. With puddles appearing the decision was made to […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES took 20 riders, including latest recruit Dakota Ridge, the short distance to Harford Park for the opening round of the Norfolk GO-RIDE and Grand Prix Series. On a pleasant afternoon at an improved track a good crowd were entertained by 35 races and cheered the younger riders receiving medals and certificates. The Hawks won […]
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Words by Mel Perkins MBE HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES have a busy weekend ahead as they kick off their 58th season at the Memorial Playing Field. Pre-season has not ben easy with the wet March weather delaying track preparation and cancelling four of seven planned training sessions. Still, over 30 of last season’s regulars plus two new signings […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES staged their Annual General Meeting at Hethersett Social Club with the focus on the season ahead and beyond over two hours of meaningful discussion. In the formal business the minutes and accounts were approved with the generous sponsorship of Yellow Brick Mortgages duly acknowledged. The decision was made to move £2000 from general funds […]
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