Excitement grows ahead of American Speed Fest at Brands

Euro racecars in action

5:22pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THERE’S less than three weeks to go until Brands Hatch hosts its inaugural American Speed Fest on June 9.

Addicks sign up nine on long-term deals

Kit Graham celebrates with Katie Flack after scoring the winner against Aston Villa earlier in the season. Picture by T. Siegfried Ip.

4:54pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

NINE Charlton women’s team players have signed three-year contracts with the club.

Rockenfeller leads from start to finish at Brands Hatch DTM race

Winner Mike Rockenfeller led from start to finish. PICTURES BY SIMON HILDREW.

2:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AUDI’S Mike Rockenfeller completed a lights-to-flag victory in Sunday’s DTM race at Brands Hatch, heading the BMW of reigning champion Bruno Spengler.

Bowling club to celebrate anniversary with series of high-profile games

4:23pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

BROMLEY Bowling Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary with eight special matches, starting next month against a team from Bowls England.

Kelleher adds 50m freestyle to arsenal of national qualifying times

1:05pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

BROMLEY Swimming Club enjoyed a successful weekend at the London region youth championships at Crystal Palace.

Defeat hard to take for Lewisham boxer

Rossco Parker (left) in action against Sam Holloway

4:37pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

LEWISHAM boxer Rossco Parker was narrowly defeated by Sam Holloway for the Queensbury Boxing League’s vacant English middleweight crown on Saturday.

Pickwick pick pocket Rileys Woolwich

10:54pm Friday 17th May 2013

Week two of the South London & Kent Pool Alliance Summer season saw a rerun of last season’s Founders Cup final where Rileys Woolwich played Pickwick and with differing fortunes last week it was an important match for both sides.

Swanley BMX rider tops leader board

Tom Leaver

4:58pm Thursday 16th May 2013

SWANLEY BMX sensation Tom Leaver tops the leader board in the UK Vert series.

Year of sporting success for Sidcup all-rounder

Hannah Baker

4:46pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A SIDCUP youngster has capped a memorable sporting year by helping Bexley District Girls FC win the league title.

Top honours for Beckenham club in the pool

Lauren Walton

3:59pm Thursday 16th May 2013

BECKENHAM Swimming Club enjoyed a successful weekend at the London region youth championships at Crystal Palace.

Kickboxers enjoy five-Star wins

The Star squad which went to the Casino Rooms

12:55pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A GRAVESEND kickboxing club enjoyed a successful night at the Casino Rooms last weekend, where they triumphed in five fights.

Hat-trick of British champs from Crayford weightlifting club

Liam Green won the 62kg event

11:57am Thursday 16th May 2013

CRAYFORD-based Europa Weightlifting Club produced three British champions at the recent national championships at Crystal Palace.

Table tennis finals night gets Bexley mayor's seal of approval

Richard Farthing (left) is presented with his Division One crown by Cllr Alan Downing

11:27am Thursday 16th May 2013

BEXLEY mayor Councillor Alan Downing was on hand to present trophies to members of the North West Kent table tennis league at its finals night at VCD Athletic in Crayford.

Exiles enjoy record score against Pumas

Ben Abbott in action against Maidstone Pumas. PICTURE BY KIERON HYAMS.

10:21am Thursday 16th May 2013

KENT Exiles routed county rivals Maidstone Pumas 86-0 in a one-sided affair which saw them rack up a record setting score.

Kart kid enjoys title success

It has been a winter to remember for Bradley Hardy on the track

3:56pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

ERITH karting sensation Bradley Hardy recently wrapped up the Lydd winter championship.

Orpington Bowls Club holding open days to attract new members

Orpington Bowls Club holding open days to attract new members

4:03pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A BOWLS club in Orpington is forecasting ‘wall to wall sunshine’ this summer and a great time at its open days.

Petts Wood diver goes one better in medal stakes

1:05pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A YOUNG Petts Wood diver returned home with a silver medal from a national skills competition in Plymouth.

Gravesend cyclists enjoy collective time improvement

1:15pm Monday 13th May 2013

ALL 12 Gravesend Cycling Club members improved their times at last Tuesday’s Evening 10 Series at Grain.

Club set to host bowls open day

11:49am Monday 13th May 2013

BELLINGHAM Bowling Club will be hosting an open day later this month to encourage people to take up the sport.

Rileys Woolwich start where they finished last season

1:49pm Saturday 11th May 2013

South London & Kent Pool Alliance Winter Premier Division champions Rileys Woolwich have started the Summer season in style by beating Foots Cray Social Club by 3 sets to 0 and 14 frames to 1.

Button looking forward to Brands Hatch date

Jenson Button presents Gary Paffett with the winner’s trophy at the 2012 DTM race

3:15pm Thursday 9th May 2013

FORMULA 1 star Jenson Button will be heading a list of racing celebrities attending the DTM German Touring Car race at Brands Hatch on May 19.

Filmmakers tackle women's football in new documentary

Filmmakers tackle women's football in new documentary

2:40pm Thursday 9th May 2013

A PAIR of south London filmmakers are warming up to release a documentary which tackles perceptions about women’s football.

Tennis open day set to create a racket in Meopham

5:19pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

MEOPHAM Tennis Club will be hosting an open day late next month to coincide with the Wimbledon championships.

Clarke tops bill at Gravesham boxing show

2:53pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

FORMER novice ABA champion Chev Clarke will top the bill at Gravesham Amateur Boxing Club's annual show later this month.

Kemnal fencer confident about step up in class

Jonathan Webb. SPORTSBEAT.

12:55pm Friday 3rd May 2013

SIDCUP fencer Jonathan Webb says he won’t be intimidated by the world’s best young talent as he steps up to junior level, insisting he can’t wait to prove why he was Great Britain’s number one cadet with sabre in hand.

Fire and Brimstone awaits Penge boxer in the ring

Kris Hamilton (left)

11:13am Friday 3rd May 2013

PENGE super middleweight Kris Hamilton says he is preparing for a war when he steps through the ropes later this month to face fellow Londoner Danny Brimstone in the Queensbury Boxing League.

Silver medal for Sidcup fighter

Jimmy Roe

5:20pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

A YOUNG boxer from Sidcup collected a silver medal while representing England at the GB schools three nations tournament.

Lewisham boxer excited by latest Holloway challenge

Rossco Parker (left) lands a punch against Michael McPherson in his latest fight

3:54pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

LEWISHAM’S Rossco Parker is preparing to lock horns with old rival Sam Holloway for the chance to claim the vacant Queensbury Boxing League English middleweight title.

Exiles conquer Spartans in Battle for the Bridge

Ben Abbott in action against Essex Spartans. PICTURE BY KIERON HYAMS.

3:15pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

KENT Exiles kicked off the new campaign with a scrappy 20-12 victory over old foes Essex Spartans.

Ebbsfleet United chairman confident of striking a deal to keep club alive

Fans urged to make donations to keep Ebbsfleet United alive

1:07pm Monday 29th April 2013

THE EBBSFLEET United chairman is confident of striking a deal this afternoon to avoid the club being wound up.

Darts duo through to UK Open

11:40am Friday 26th April 2013

A PAIR of darts players who are members of Farnborough Thrushes have qualified for the televised stages of the UK Open.

Tennis players invited to open day at Farnborough club

10:36am Friday 26th April 2013

FARNBOROUGH Tennis Club is holding an open day next month.

Brands Hatch to host F1 and Sportscar nostalgia weekend

The FIA Masters Historic World Sportscar Championship will also feature on the bill at the Masters Festival

5:01pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

CLASSIC Formula 1 and World Sportscar racing returns to Brands Hatch next month.

Big change in fortunes for hockey side in debut year

5:17pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

NEW Beccehamian Hockey Club’s youth development side has won the Kent Open Division Three title in a surprising end-of-season season turnaround in form.

Bromley Touring Cars ace out to avenge defeat

Bromley's Gary Paffett puts his Mercedes-Benz through its paces during pre-season DTM testing

4:39pm Thursday 18th April 2013

THE DTM German Touring Cars return to Brands Hatch next month for a weekend of high-speed, flame-spitting action.

Grace and Glassman earn black belts

Matt Grace (left), Simon White (chief Instructor) and Jon Glassman (right)

3:57pm Thursday 18th April 2013

BROMLEY Martial Arts Academy has produced its first homegrown black belt students.

Olympic legend prepares for UK motorsport debut at Brands Hatch

Sir Chris Hoy on track at Brands Hatch

3:32pm Thursday 18th April 2013

GREAT Britain’s most decorated Olympian Sir Chris Hoy visited Brands Hatch for a test day recently, as he continued his preparations ahead of his UK motorsport debut in the Radical SR1 Cup.

Duo enjoy success at Farnborough tennis tournament

The competitors pose for a photo

5:08pm Wednesday 17th April 2013

SUE Newberry and Peter Sargent emerged as the winners at Farnborough Tennis Club’s spring American handicap tournament on Sunday.

Cyclists already busy in Gravesend as season begins

5:19pm Wednesday 17th April 2013

GRAVESEND Cycling Club’s competitive season is well underway, with the first of the Evening 10-mile time trials at Grain having been completed.

Bexleyheath to Gravesend switch for judo club

Back row (l-r) - Coach Chris Ronayne, referee Sean Warren and Dave Quinn. Front row - Frankie Warren, Farren Davie and Jayden Seal

4:16pm Tuesday 16th April 2013

A JUDO club has moved from Bexleyheath to Gravesend.

West Wickham tennis club to throw open doors again

3:58pm Tuesday 16th April 2013

TENNIS players are being invited to attend the annual Wickham Park Tennis Club open weekend later this month.

London Lions set for Leicester Riders play-off date

5:04pm Wednesday 10th April 2013

CRYSTAL Palace-based basketball side London Lions are celebrating play-off qualification.

Ellison enjoys early Superbikes success at Brands Hatch

James Ellison leads Shane Byrne and Alex Lowes. PICTURES BY SIMON HILDREW.

4:12pm Tuesday 9th April 2013

MILWAUKEE Yamaha’s James Ellison secured the second race win at the opening round of the British Superbikes Championship at Brands Hatch.

Rileys Woolwich do the double in SLKPA

8:13pm Friday 5th April 2013

Current South London & Kent Pool Alliance Founders Cup champions and newly crowned Premier Division champions Rileys Woolwich had too much fire power for the Pickwick in this years Founders Cup Final and secured a comfortable win to do the league and cup double.

Rileys Woolwich go for SLKPA league and cup double

2:41pm Friday 29th March 2013

After securing the South London & Kent Pool Alliance Premier Division title last week Rileys Woolwich still have hopes of the league and cup double after breezing past Foots Cray Social Club by 8 frames to 2.

Drivers rev up for Easter Touring Cars event at Brands Hatch

Jake Hill

11:02am Wednesday 27th March 2013

TEAMS and drivers are aiming to make a big impression at Brands Hatch this Easter weekend as the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season kicks off.

Lewisham and Bexley kids collect medals

The Lewisham team

5:15pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

LEWISHAM came through a nerve-shredding final to win a dramatic gold in the Paralympic sport of boccia at the London Youth Games finals at Westway Sports Centre.

Medals glory for Greenwich gymnasts

4:55pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

GREENWICH Royals Gymnastics Club has capped a memorable first year by winning an 10 medals at this month’s regional grading championships. 

Hotshots hand Rileys Woolwich SLKPA Premier Division title

12:07pm Saturday 23rd March 2013

IN an exciting finale to the South London & Kent Pool Alliance season, Rileys Woolwich won the Premier Division title without picking up a cue as closest rivals Rileys Hotshots suffered a shock defeat to O'Connors.

Places decided in SLKPA Divisions 1 & 2

2:10pm Friday 15th March 2013

In the penultimate week of the South London & Kent Pool Alliance league season the places that matter in Divisions One and Two have been decided with Glenmore Arms A and Rileys Rebels being crowned champions of each division respectively.






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