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Local sport news from Midlothian 17th July 2018


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Local sport news from Midlothian 17th July 2018
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Part 3 of series with Verulam Club as our golf Correspondent Zak Khan chats to the club's commercial manager Paul Keen about the current going ons at the clubRadio Verulam
Catch part 2 of our Golf Correspondent Zak Khan in conversation with Paul Keen, the Commercial Manager of Verulam Golf ClubRadio Verulam
Verulam Sport golf Correspondent Zak Khan chats to Verulam Golf Club Commercial Manager Paul Keen in a series of podcasts. In part 1 they discuss how the club coped with COVID Lockdown.Radio Verulam
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Nigel Strofton is a real local sporting legend. In January of this year he turned 80 and continues to play for St Albans Hockey club and has served them for 63 years! In September 1959 Nigel attended ‘Trials Day’ at the St Albans club because, although he played rugby at school, he didn’t have the means to travel to a local rugby club - and rugby’s…
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On the latest Verulam Sport podcast Chris Tillin catches up with Lucy Briscoe from St Hockey Club and rising young star Dominique.Radio Verulam
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Sadly we had some technical issues at Radio Verulam HQ this evening. Please find a copy of this week's show here. Featuring St Albans Manager Ian Allinson, London Colney Manager Jack Metcalfe, Sandridge Rovers Manager Matt Day, Belstone Manager Aaron Lincoln and Ryan O'Donnell the cycling researcher.…
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In the latest edition of the OA Rugby Podcast Chris Tillin chats to Women's Captain Steph PlunkettRadio Verulam
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Chris Tillin chats to the St Albans Hockey Club women's captain Becky Burton on how the first half of the season has gone so far.Radio Verulam
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Brian Quinn returns with more new about the OAs.Radio Verulam
Verulam Sport's Cricket Correspondent Jay Sharma caught up with local author Mark Slattery to discuss his new book Cricket's Craziest Teams. Listen in to their full conversation here.Radio Verulam
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Jay Sharma, from the Local Football Show, caught up with the Harpenden Town manager, Mickie Nathan, to hear about the exciting new signings and the next few games in what is an excellent season for his team.Radio Verulam
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Verulam Sport's Chris Tillin catches up with Mike Prevot, the St Albans Men's Captain, to find up how their season is going.Radio Verulam
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Listen to our FA Cup prematch show that took place before the historic FA Cup match against Forest Green Rovers. Hear from the fans as the excitement builds.Radio Verulam
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Ben is the head of youth development at Clarence Park with The Saints. He talks to Clair Graham about their inclusive approach to football, the 50th anniversary of the club and the excitement building for the first round of the FA Cup on Sunday 7th November.Radio Verulam
Chris Tillan catches up with Brian Quinn from the OAs Rugby club to find out how the season is going as we enter mid October and the good win against Clifton.Radio Verulam
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Chris Tillin catches up with Brian Quinn for reaction to the games against Worthing Raiders and Redruth.Radio Verulam
Brian Quinn and Chris Tillin reflect on the OAs games v Canterbury and Hinckley.Radio Verulam
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Verulam Sport's Chris Tillin chats to the OA media man Brian Quinn about the OAs start to the season and their game away at Henley Hawks.Radio Verulam
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Ian Allison's reaction to St Albans' 5—0 victory over Welling. Jack Metcalfe reflects on a London Colney home defeat. Steve Neville from St Albans City Youth discusses the club's 50th anniversary small sided tournament taking place this coming weekend in Highfield Park.Radio Verulam
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It is always a joy to speak to the charismatic Michael Wallace, 'Friend of the Show' and Co-Founder of Kickoff@3. He explains with his trademark passion about what will be a tremendous event Sunday 22nd August at the Warren Bromley for 'Finals Day' the culmination of a national Kickoff@3 football event! For more information on Kickoff@3 and the tre…
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Humma Abbasi Community Well Being Specialist from Active Luton, literally ‘energising’ our youngsters
It is a pleasure to welcome back to Verulam Sport Podcasting Huma Abbasi from Active Luton. She discusses her amazing, albeit exhausting work 'Energising' our youngsters in their sporting programmes. Plus, Huma speaks passionately about how she is helping to encourage those with barriers to swimming to take that plunge. For more on the great work b…
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It is a pleasure to welcome back to Verulam Sport the Head of Corporate Sponsorship for the Black Swimming Association Ed Accura. He discusses the GB success from Tokyo in the pool not least the phenomenal Alice Dearing who placed a creditable 19th in the 10km Marathon swim. In so doing Alice was the first Black Swimmer to represent team GB and Ed …
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It was a pleasure to catch up with 'Friend of the show' Sanjeev Mehta from Krav Maga Defence Tactics. He explains about the powerful confidence enriching skills this direct Martial Art can provide and how he is teaching such vital skills to schools in our area. For more information check out www.kmdt.co.uk…
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It is a pleasure to welcome to Verulam Sport Podcasting the Chairman of the 948 Sports Foundation Sandy Bell. Since their inception in 2001 this amazing organisation have donated well over £300,000 in grants to individuals, groups and institutions. Sandy explains that if you are seeking some additional funding support and indeed you are involved in…
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Back in July it was a pleasure to catch up with a trio of intrepid 'Eco-Warriors' who completed a unique challenge cycling the length and breadth of the country, not only that famous Lands End to John O'Groats but inclusive of the treacherous Orkney Isles and Isle of Scilly. To learn all about it listen up to Isaac Kenyon, Alex Pierrot and Lukas Ha…
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Verulam Sports are delighted to welcome to you one of the stars from St Albans Hockey club who is also a remarkable author. FJ Campbell discusses her creative process and enthuses about her great book available now from all good book stores 'No Number 9.'Radio Verulam
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The Voice of the OA’s Brian Quinn gives his build up thoughts ahead of the British Lions First Test vs South Africa
It is always a pleasure to chat rugby with the scholar of the game which is the 'Voice of the OA's' Brian Quinn. He provides his insights ahead of the First Test British Lions Vs South Africa. A great result from the men from the Northern Hemisphere and as always Brian is on the money with his thoughts.…
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Verulam Sport are delighted to welcome back from the Verulamian's Rugby club Jack Hegarty and Joe Breeze. The pair give their views ahead of the First test for the British Lions against South Africa. This test was won by the Lions and these guys clearly know their rugby onions! Plus, we learn about how those super V's have been benefitting from som…
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Verulam Sport is delighted to introduce you to Andy Helme. He is from Ride 25 and 1 more child, both of which are using the power of cycling to offer opportunities and hope to so many right around the world. Truly inspiring stuff, enjoy!Radio Verulam
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Verulam Sport are delighted to welcome to you to the Head of Awesomeness for Try Times Kid Rugby Jane Gomez. She explains how awesome it is to be involved with this great organisation offering youngsters a great chance to get active and experience Rugby often for the very first time in a fun and engaging manner. Plus, our youngsters in St Albans an…
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Verulam Sport are delighted to welcome you to Sonia Sophia Randev. She is Britains first fully licensed female Asian Boxing Manager and she has such fantastic insights into the 360 business of the fight game. Plus learn more about Sonia's involvement in the 'No Means No' campaign.Radio Verulam
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Verulam Sports Tony Rice is rather looking forward to being at The Warren this coming Sunday for a bonanza Kickoff@3 event. No doubt some high octane action on the pitch and some big names lending their support from the sidelines. Friend of the show and Kickoff@3 Co-Fonder Michael Wallace gives us all the big news ahead of this. He is joined by the…
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Verulam Sport were delighted to welcome back to the show for the first time since the Pandemic began from St Colmcilles Gaelic Football Club St Albans the fantastic Shane Gill. Shane reminds us of the culture of success the team have enjoyed across mens, ladies and junior levels. Plus it was fantastic to hear about the new kit sponsorship and partn…
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We are all dreaming about 'Football coming home' and those elite Three Lions stars have done themselves proud. But, its easy to forget all these players were once just youngsters playing for the sheer joy of kicking a ball around. This spirit and philosophy is understood by Chris Chapman one of the parents instrumental in ensuring the fantastic Bro…
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In a third of our Verulam Sport Special Podcasts championing, ways to improved wellness and wellbeing we are delighted to welcome back from Be Military Fit Hertfordshire and London and Age Level GB Running Star and Striders record setter Martin Whitworth. In this compelling Podcast we consider how running offers almot zero barriers to entry, for re…
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The legendary Brian Quinn returns to Verulam Sport and he and Tony Rice provide their views on the Lions victory over Japan in the final warm up game before the tour to South Africa. A game sadly, perhaps more notable for injuries to key personnel than the result itself.Radio Verulam
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Cambridge Blue Louie Roberts on University life, football insights and his experiences at The Ollie Foundation
Verulam Sport were honoured to chat with Louie Roberts, a young man with a big heart allied to a fine intellect. This Cambridge Blue football star, discussed, that 'Varsity' match, all things England football and informs us about the great practical work he did applying his studies in Human Geography whilst at The Ollie Foundation. A great chat but…
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It is an honour to welcome to you Hugh Brasher Event Director of London Marathon Events who is on hand to tell us all about the great news of the return of mass participation running events, which you can still be a part of here on our St Albans door step. It is sure to be a fun, family event with so much to do and see. Don't hesitate, get involved…
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Verulam Sport were delighted by the fact a man we have long admired the Spanish Golf star Jon Rahm claimed his maiden Golfing Major victory at the recent US Open. A victory for Europe and we dissect this with European Tour Golf Referee and St Alban local Gary Tait.Radio Verulam
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CEO of Take the Reins explains how you can indeed ‘take the reins’ of your life through some innovative programmes.
Verulam Sport were delighted to speak with Debbie Hay, CEO of Take the Reins. She educates Tony Rice about the reality and not the myth of horse racing meets. More crucially, Debbie explains about the great work Take the Reins do to offer empowering career options and life developmental skills to often disenfranchised people through the power of ho…
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It was great to welcome back from the Hertfordshire Cheetahs American Football team Andy Dickins. We talk all things NFL off season but drill into a huge game on Sunday 27th July the Cheetahs season opener also in support of Help for Heroes. You can attend but can lend your own roar too online as this two game double header is being streamed online…
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Friend of the Show, Jon Meredith one of the top coaches from Batchwood Tennis returns to the show. A few thoughts on England football and of course all the analysis you need from the recent French Open. Jon also serves up the news from Batchwood for more information here check out www.1life.co.ukRadio Verulam
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Osaka’s exit from Roland Garros exposes ignorance with our mental health needs. The Ollie Foundation are here to educate us along these vital lines.
Verulam Sport were honoured to be joined by Debi Roberts CEO of the Ollie Foundation alongside her Executive Assistant and Community Advocate Louise Harbord. Naomi Osaka's much maligned decision to withdraw from the French Open exposes again our ignorance and misunderstanding of mental pressures and mental health matters. Debi and Louise offer fasc…
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Verulam Sport are delighted to welcome to you, the Quarter Back for our local American Football Team Hertfordshire Cheetahs; Jacques Vitri. This cool cat, gives us the insight scoop into what promises to be a remarkable opening game on June 25th in honour of all the heroic work done by our Armed Forces. Cheetahs are ready to go to battle, for more …
Good Morning St Albans Kerry Cobb doubles up as Verulam Sports resident Motor Sport guru. You will not want to miss all her insight into the tense F1 season, plus Le Mans thoughts and some British Super Bike chat.Radio Verulam
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It was great to welcome back, 'friend of the show' Gary Tait. He is of course our local European Tour Golf referee and is on hand to review the epic US PGA Championship in which Phil Mickleson claimed his 6th Major title and in so doing became the oldest winner of a golfing Major aged 50! Who says age is a barrier to achieving great success. If you…
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Once again Verlam Sport Podcasting is very proud to bring to you Radlett resident Cliff Crown who is the Chairman of Brentford Football Club. He builds up to the Final of the EFL Championship in which the Bee's collide with Swansea with a place in the promised land of the Premier League up for grabs. Of course, Brentford fell at the final hurdle in…
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Verulam Sport is proud to introduce to you Paul Brewster, one of the 8 Trustees for the fantastic 948 Sports Foundation. Since 2001 this awesome local charity has given to worthy individuals, clubs and organisation in excess of £300,000. If you are involved in sport here in St Albans you could well benefit like so many have already. For more inform…
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It was a pleasure to speak with a true Master, not of the Universe but of all things Centurions Rugby League Mick O'Shea @biggusmickus He provides all the early season news from across the Centurions teams and of course we chat Super League. If you are looking longingly at those boots and are aged 35 or over visit Facebook and enter St Albans Centu…
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It was a pleasure to speak with Ed Accura, Head of Corporate Affairs for the Black Swimming Association (BSA). He explains that their raison d'etre is not to be as they are working to break down all barriers to ethnic participation in swimming. A man who lives his values Ed also discusses his fantastic documentary, 'Blacks can't swim-the sequel' av…