Page 84 • The HERALD • 6th August 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v All your cycle servicing needs for all makes and models of bikes by a qualified mechanic with over 20 years experience! Spares, accessories and good honest advice! WE ALSO SELL BIKES! JON’S BIKE REPAIR & SALES Unit 19, Glenmore Business Park, Hardley Industrial Estate, Lime Kiln Lane, Holbury SO45 2AR 023 8089 0712 EST: 2016 SPORT IN THE HERALD Bramshott Hill Golf Club (BHGC) Women’s Section Participates In A Hot Lady Captain’s Day! BHGC Lady Captain’s Day was held on ursday 25th June with competitions across the 18-hole and 9-hole courses. Pam Colmer, Lady Captain, had been preparing for this day for over a year with some super artwork up for grabs which Pam had sourced from Hampshire Open Art Studios. e weather proved to be a challenge as the temperature, which had been soaring all week, proved to be a little too much for a small number of ladies and regretfully, they had to pull out. However, spirits were high as the remaining ladies teed o on the rst hole. Each team marked the occasion posing for a photo alongside the Lady Captain. The hugely popular refreshments at “Café 11” including a glass of zz proved a welcome interlude in play, so too did the sight of a golf buggy, driven by Pam’s husband, Phil, who cheerfully delivered drinks to all those playing. Despite the high temperature some impressive scores were posted and following the golf, Pam and her team of willing helpers were delighted to be joined by fellow golfers, volunteers and players past and present for food and the presentation in the Dibden Centre Clubhouse. Jackie Howells won the day with an impressive 41 points and was presented with the MJM trophy. ere were lots of other prizes to celebrate the day: 18-hole results: 1st Sue Lewis, 2nd Jo Renyard, 3rd Linda Compton. Division two: 1st Jane Physick, 2nd Viv Boot, 3rd Hilary Hanmore. Division three: 1st Maureen Cavill, 2nd Julie Bailey, 3rd Jackie Benham. Nearest the pin on the 4th hole was won by Sue Lewis and the 11th won by Mandy Tennant. e longest drive on the 10th hole was Jo Renyard. 9-hole results: Janet Given was the overall winner with Cathy Boiing rst and Naomi Lowman second. BHGC Lady Captain’s Day 9 hole Winner Janet Givens with Pam Colmer Lady Captain BHGC Lady Captain’s Day Winner Jackie Howells with Pam Colmer Lady Captain Connect It Utility Services And Hampshire Cricket Champion The Next Generation Of Girls In Sport Connect It Utility Services and Hampshire Cricket are joining forces in their shared 25th anniversary year to champion opportunities for girls and women across both professional sport and industry. The partnership is focused on supporting grassroots girls’ cricket in Hampshire, while also highlighting the Paultons Cricket Club girls with Serena Vincent, Poppy Tulloch, Ella McCaughan and AJ Wellington growing opportunities available to women within sectors traditionally underrepresented by females, including construction and elite sport. As part of the initiative, the two organisations recently supported Paulton’s Cricket Club, which has seen signi cant growth in its girls’ and ladies’ cricket sections in recent years. Young players from the club were invited to a special surprise coaching evening designed to inspire the next generation, both on and o the pitch. e session began with a visit from Serena Vincent, the UK’s leading female shot putter, who put the girls through a fun but demanding Team GB-style warm-up session before speaking about her own journey into professional sport, the dedication required to compete at the highest level and the challenges of remaining at the top of her eld. e players were then joined by Poppy Tulloch, Ella McCaughan and AJ Wellington from the Hampshire Cricket women’s team, who led a full training session with the youngsters, o ering coaching, encouragement and insight into the pathway into professional cricket. e partnership continued when the girls were invited to take part in Hampshire Cricket’s major 25th anniversary celebrations at Utilita Bowl on Friday 29th May, as Hampshire Hawks took on Surrey in a retro-themed Vitality Blast T20 double header. With a “Party Like It’s 2001” theme, the event celebrated 25 years of e Bowl with an all-day festival atmosphere, combining fast-paced T20 cricket with entertainment inspired by the venue’s early years. As part of the experience, the Paulton’s players were part of a guard of honour for the teams and also took part in the coin toss ahead of the match. Rob Paddon, Commercial Director at Hampshire Cricket, said: “We are passionate about creating opportunities for young people to get involved in cricket and to see a pathway into the professional game. Working with Connect It Utility Services to support grassroots girls’ cricket is a fantastic way to celebrate our shared anniversary year while investing in the future of the sport. The growth of the women’s game is incredibly exciting, and it’s important that young players can meet and learn from female role models already competing at the highest level.” Laban Giles, Managing Director at Connect It Utility Services, said: “As two organisations celebrating 25 years, this partnership is about much more than cricket. It’s about showing young women the opportunities available to them, whether that’s in professional sport, construction, utilities or engineering. We want to help inspire confidence, ambition and belief at a grassroots level, and Paulton’s Cricket Club is doing an incredible job creating opportunities for girls within the local community.” Nicky Morris, Paulton’s Cricket Club said: “The growth of our girls’ and ladies’ section has been one of the proudest achievements for the club in recent years, so to see organisations like Hampshire Cricket and Connect It investing their time and support into these young players is hugely valuable. The girls had an unforgettable evening and the opportunity to be involved in such a major event at Utilita Bowl was a fantastic experience for them.” Serena Vincent added: “It was brilliant to meet the girls at Paulton’s Cricket Club and hopefully show them that with hard work, resilience and confidence, there are so many opportunities available to them in sport.”
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