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SILLOTH Norman Reilly joins Senior County Squad Banty Trot RUGBY CLUB Available for Milk Private Functions delivered • Birthday Parties • to your • Engagements • doorstep Weddings • Christenings daily • Fund-raising Dances • contact: Comfortable, modern Lounge Bar Neil Graham Suitable for small or large parties 17 Wampool St Telephone Christine on: 016973 32299 016973 31313 For further details or to book

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Contact: Maureen on 016973 31636 Banty Trot new leader Norman Reilly with Alex Murphy OBE, a true rugby legend at the sportsmans dinner David (Brighty Lighty) S.O.S.C.S. Lightfoot Silloth player treasured county cap. County Rugby Team first Report by: Jimmy Lettice Open every day S.O.S.C.S. Norman Reilly has The last Silloth XV for many years to 10am to 4pm 12 Criffel Street become the first Silloth player to represent town come. January has seen a Tel: 32452  Silloth player for over 50 years and county was the “Silloth Rugby big swing in the fortunes to be picked to become talented Ivan Lomas Club are well chuffed, of the Banty Trotters. a member of more than 50 years ago. it proves as well as Leonard Hodgins has Rugby Union first team Normans hard work Norman being a great been dethroned by the squad. and determination player that the club and maestro David It is a rare occurrence will no doubt soon be coaching staff are again Lightfoot. for a player from any rewarded by a shot in capable of producing For the third junior club like Silloth to the first team. Norman and bringing the best consecutive week Davie even be nominated, let is more than capable out of potential stars of has posted the brilliant Cottages ~ West Silloth ~ CA7 4HF alone be selected for a with the right tuition to the future” said Jimmy score of 28 points Tel & Fax: 016973 32833 chance to earn a much become a regular in the Lettice. therefore leap-frogging over Lenny. Motor Vehicle & Body Repairs David has been a ray of sunshine for the Free MOT Checks Solway Autograss Club event, all winter his Specialists in all motor trades length off the tee has been his strong point, Recovery Service Solway Autograss along with his knack Members of Accident Advice Helpline Club are looking of putting people off forward to 2005 which with his choice of bright Insurance Approved Body Repair Specialist looks as if it is going to clothing. Last week he be the biggest year for adopted the nickname the club since they were ‘’brighty lighty‘’ and I formed in 1998. Since can see why. With only STANWIX PARK moving to Silloth Airfield four weeks left the Banty HOLIDAY CENTRE in 2002 the club has Trot competition is wide almost doubled in size open. and are in better shape STAFF WANTED then ever before. PERMANENT FULL & PART-TIME POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE At the recent awards We are looking for well presented, enthusiastic individuals to night the class winners for, one for each class work in all parts of our Leisure Centre collected their trophies plus the Champion of BOWLING ALLEY * INDOOR POOL for 2004. Wullie Stewart Champions (a handicap RESTAURANT * BARS from Newton Stewart Gavin Marks (Junior Champion), Wullie Stewart (Men’s race between the ten If you are over 16 and possess good communication skills, collected the most Champion), Lin Cunningham (Ladies Champion) class winners) and the and can adopt a flexile approach to working hours, then silverware as well as League Shield. you might be the person we’re looking for. having the honour of Championship we at Silloth from clubs RACE MEETINGS 2005 INTERESTED? using the coveted SL1 will be hosting three like Yorkshire Dales, Sunday 20th March Application forms availale from reception number. Gavin Marks other major events: the York, Whiterose and Sunday 24th April STANWIX PARK HOLIDAY CENTRE, Greenrow, Silloth, CA7 4JH from Thursby was the Stock Hatch National Scarborough. Sunday 8th May Tel: 016973 32666 www.stanwix.com Junior Champion and Championships 2005, The biggest event Sunday 22nd May Lin Cunningham from the stock hatch class in 2005 for Solway Saturday 18th June & Whitehaven was the was introduced to allow Autograss Club is Sunday 19th June. Ladies Champion. a cheap entry into the Men’s National The Stock The Chief Track Autograss racing, where Championship. We Hatch National Marshall will wave the all the cars use standard are in a league with Championships 2005 The Salon green flag on Sunday parts off the shelf. Yorkshire Dales and Round 3 of the The Salon 20th March to start Round 2 of the Autograss Club and newly reinstated the racing on Silloth F600 Stock Specials for the third time in five Northern Challenge 6 Eden Street, Silloth-on-Solway Airfield. Championship. The years the Dales league as well as a round of tel: 016973 33060 The weekend of F600 is another are hosting The Men’s F600 Stock Specials Saturday 18th and budget class that was National Autograss championship. Sunday 19th June will be introduced by Leewood Championship at Sunday 3rd July Waxing ~ Fake Bake Spray Tan~ Gel Nails the biggest Motorsport Autograss Club to get Thornborough, North Sunday 21st August event seen on Silloth racers into the “specials Yorkshire. Sunday 11th September Stand & Tan ~ Facials ~ Make Up Airfield since the Hell class” without spending 400 cars get ready Sunday 25th September. Drivers occupied the too much money. to race on the Saturday For more information same site in the late Round 3 of the newly morning, 40 in each about Solway Autograss TuesdayTuesday toto SaturdaySaturday 10am10am –– 4pm4pm seventies. reinstated Sportway of the 10 technical Club you can visit our oror byby appointmentappointment As well as our own Northern Challenge will classes. There are website www.solway- Cumberland Open see a lot of new drivers twelve trophies to race autograss.co.uk.