Jones' winning streak halted

GRAPPENHALL postman Nick Jones was one second away from recording his sixth win on the trot at the Helsby Half Marathon on Sunday.

The 27-year-old's incredible winning streak came to a halt after a tense sprint finish with fellow Great Britain international Carl Warren.

Nick's wife Caroline said: "I can't remember the last time Nick took part in a sprint finish because he is usually well ahead of the other runners by that stage.

"He is gutted he lost the race by a second, specially because it meant that he lost out on the £400 winner's prize. But he can take comfort by the fact that his winning time of 64mins 39secs was more than one minute faster than the course record."

Nick will be looking to get back to winning ways at the Alsager Five Mile race on February 3.

Bulls start U18s

BANK Quay Bulls Amateur Rugby League Club are setting up an under 18s team for next season.

Student Rugby League coach Dave Johnson will be in charge of the team and he is on the lookout for players.

A meeting for the team and potential new members will take place at Bank Quay Sports and Social Club on February 4, kick-off 7.30pm.

For more information contact Dave on 245068.

Chess trials

THE eighth Warrington Primary Schools Individual Chess Championships will take place at Whitecross Community Centre on Saturday from 9am to 1.30pm.

The championships double up as trials with the winners of the 9, 10 and 11 years age groups to be invited to join the county squad.

Player appeal

FIFE Rangers Under 9s soccer team are in need of goalkeepers.

Parents of youngsters who fancy giving the club a go, should contact John on 493653 or turn up for training at Padgate High School on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm.

Warm welcome

RYLANDS A bowls team will welcome current and potential new members to their annual meeting.

The meeting will take place at the Gorsey Lane club, Orford, on February 1 at 8pm.

Women bowlers

ORFORD War Memorial women's bowls section is searching for new members.

Players for the A team, which plays in the Warrington Evening League on Tuesdays, are sought.

For further information contact Mo Sewall on 601731.

Annual gathering

RYLANDS Bowls Club's annual meeting will take place at the Gorsey Lane club tomorrow, Friday, at 7.45pm.

New members are needed, particularly for the B team.

Irish Club meet

THE Irish Club bowls team which plays in the Warrington Catholic League will be gathering for its annual meeting on Tuesday, 7.30pm, at the Irish Club.

Stag deadline

STAG Bowls Club's registration and fees must be paid by 9.30pm on February 1.

New players are welcome to join.