Back to normality for Workington Town
After the excitement of a day out in Blackpool last week, we were back to our regular set of travellers for the trip to Swinton.
Swinton currently play at Park Lane, Whitefield, which is the home of Sedgley Park RUFC.
A little history - the club was formed in 1866, joining the Rugby Football Union in 1871 under the name of Swinton... [more] (1 comment)
Published: June 25, 2010
The Blackpool away game is one of the season highlights
An away trip to Blackpool - for some strange reason we never seem to have any problems filling the bus for this particular fixture.
No complaints from me though - a full bus means that the usual minibus isn’t large enough and I’m not required as designated driver.
Off to The Travellers good and early with a strange... [more]
Published: June 18, 2010
A lot of baffling stuff at Derwent Park
I travelled to Derwent Park full of optimism, having won our last three games, two away and one at home; both family and fellow Travellers Rest supporters believing we should have won the away game at Oldham.
The game started, Town playing into quite a strong breeze and Town very much in the ascendancy and I was convinced we were on our... [more] (2 comments)
Published: June 9, 2010
Blessed with beer and sunshine
Another trip to Gateshead last week, the second time this season.
Just as the first trip back in February, this was a party bus, not just one of our number celebrating their birthday but two and both ladies so there’s no way I would mention their ages.
A group of the girls had travelled to Newcastle for the weekend and were... [more]
Published: June 9, 2010
You can't keep a true Town fan down
Almost back to normal this week, following our weekend away in the capital, for the Skolars game.
Almost back to normal this week, following our weekend away in the capital, for the Skolars game.
I say almost because the weekend started with a Town vice presidents evening. There are number of these gatherings every year, always in... [more]
Published: May 21, 2010
Blog history
Our local websites:
- Welcome to Tescoville
- Carlisle’s under cover bowlers
- How far does Jonny run?
- No main marquee at Maryport Blues Festival (4 comments)
- Victorian sportsmanship and fair play at rugby? Don’t make me laugh
- How John harnesses the power of the mind
- Regiment to be given freedom of Workington (1 comment)
- Workington Comets speedway boss left frustrated by postponed meetings
- West Cumbria will keep driving theory tests (8 comments)
- When the zealous missioners were considered bad for people’s health
- New Carlisle nightclub Kiss will have topless bar staff (44 comments)
- Maryport nostalgia (5 comments)
- Eatery worker could go to jail
- Man jailed for abuse of girl
- Five thousand enjoy Maryport carnival
- Rhythm of Life
- Lack of dredging could destroy Maryport fishing industry, warn fishermen
- Workington Comet Richard Lawson races to five awards
- Ten-man Workington Reds put to sword by league leaders Hyde
- Aspatria HSBC branch will close next month
