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Magpies back to Outdoor Action

Harleston Magpies Hockey Club having taken their mid season break from the leagues prepare for National League restarting on the weekend 4th and 5th of February. During the break, the ladies and men played in their premier league indoor leagues. With both sides showing changes from last season and playing against the best players in the country, results were poor with both sides getting relegated. Whilst disappointing this tournament gave good experience to many players and kept fitness levels up for the outdoor resumption. The Boys' under eighteen squad played in their national finals on the weekend of  21st/22nd January with the result not known at the time of writing - they also continue to progress in the outdoor cup with a fourth round tie away to Saffron Walden.

Reverting to outdoor - the ladies seconds continue to head their league with a one hundred per cent record.

The men's over 50's continue to progress in their national competition, however a tough home tie against Reading awaits them on Sunday 12th February. On that day the men's national league side entertains Canterbury, who, last season were in the premier league and currently lead the conference table by four points.

Magpies are always pleased to hear of anyone of any age who is interested in joining the club or attending one of the coaching sessions arranged for all age groups. If you are interested in any activities then contact the club through the website www.magpies-hockey.co.uk or call the club's Girls' Youth Development Officer Nick McAllen on 01508 493269, or the Boys' Youth Development Officer Stuart Peters on 01603 466536.

Magpies are pleased to welcome spectators to Weybread to watch any of their games. In particular note the national league dates  below:

Ladies' Home National League dates:

5th Feb v Maidstone

3rd March v Horsham

10th March v Sevenoaks

24th March v Chelmsford

Men's Home National League dates.

12th Feb v Canterbury

26th Feb Old Loughtonians

17th March v Indian Gymkhana

Angling Report

Bottle Pit Carp anglers still out in force at the weekends, some even camping overnight.

Club & Middle Pits Roach, Skimmers and some Perch around the llb mark are feeding – Carp in certain areas if you can locate them.

No. 1 Pit  Some Carp and Pike anglers still trying their luck.

Ocean Pit Several Pike anglers still fishing but no reports of any large fish.

          Kingfisher