Stevenage Cricket Club Shines in President’s Day 6-a-Side Competition
The Stevenage Cricket Club recently hosted a fantastic President’s Day 6-a-Side competition, and it turned out to be a memorable event for players and spectators alike. Congratulations are in order for Prashanth Kammari, Bhanu Kanakala, Sai Allada, Devesh Pandey, James Thompson, and Safiullah Manan, who emerged victorious in this exciting tournament. Special accolades go to…
Stevenage Phoenix Results and News – 29th July 2024
We had three races this week, ranging from 5k to 50k! We are particularly pleased with some personal achievements as well. 5k handicap: Race 3 On Tuesday 23rd, we had a whopping 32 club members racing in number three of our six part 5k handicap series. The fastest man on the night was Alex Wasley…
Stevenage Striders Results and News – 29th July 2024
What a Weekend of Running for the Striders! The weekend kicked off with a bang as the Striders took over the parkrun, covering the lakes in a sea of red diamonds. A massive congratulations to all the runners who participated, giving their all on the course. An even bigger round of applause goes to Dani,…
Stevenage Cricket Club News and Results 22nd July 2024
1st Team 1s beat Northwood CC by 40 runs Stevenage: 164/9 (170 after DLS) Northwood: 129 all out Man of the match: Monty Singh (33 runs with the bat and 5 wickets for 35 runs with the ball). 2nd Team 2s lost to Flamsted by 51 runs Flamsted: 215/9 Stevenage: 164 all out Man of…
Stevenage Sports Massage Therapist on Helping Women Through Perimenopause
In a quiet corner of Stevenage, Faye Avuthiyande has transformed her passion for healing into a rewarding career as a sports massage therapist. Her journey into this field is inspiring, especially for those seeking a change in their professional lives. You’ll find that her story is one of dedication, love for wellness, and a desire…
Stevenage Film Director Talks to Love Stevenage About Her Career to Date and Her Love for Stevenage
Stevenage Film Director, Sarah Leigh, has had a diverse career in the film industry, engaging in roles such as acting, writing, and producing. Sarah describes herself as a storyteller at heart, driven by a love for bringing stories to life. “I love telling stories—I’m a storyteller at heart. I see my work in front of…
Stevenage Phoenix – Weekly Results and News 22nd July 2024
The club was in action on Wednesday evening at the Doug Anderson 5k and then on Sunday they raced a little more locally at the St Albans 10k and Fairlands Valley Challenge. The club also held an EGM on Sunday afternoon to establish a new constitution and elect its first management committee, giving it a…
Fairlands Valley Spartans – Weekly Results and News 22nd July 2024
Just days after a successful takeover of a Stevenage parkrun Fairlands Valley Spartans ORGANISED and provided dozens of volunteer marshals for Thursday evening’s Relays in the Park in Fairlands Valley. What’s more 41 Spartans ran. Their successes included WINNING the veteran mixed team with ANDREW PATTERSON (09:39), SAM PRETTY (11:23), ASHLEY JOHNSON (11:29) and JONATHAN…
Stevenage Striders – Weekly Results and News 22nd July 2024
This week saw 64 Striders take part in a parkrun, achieving notable elevation gains. Congratulations to Paula Heyes on her 100th parkrun, and to David Phillips for hitting his 50th parkrun and 50th volunteer occasions. A standout event was the Fairlands Valley Challenge, an off-road, self-navigated trek through the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside near Stevenage. Participants…
Stevenage school wins major prize at Design & Make competition
A Stevenage school came top of the class at a major competition designed to get more young people involved in manufacturing. Barclay Academy, which is located on Walkern Road, took on 14 other schools at the Design & Make Challenge at the University of Warwick’s Innovation District, securing the Innovation Award. Organised by the Manufacturing…
Spartans Veterans Win Triple Gold in Herts Championship
Three Fairlands Valley Spartans athletes won gold medals in the Hertfordshire County 10K track championships on Wednesday night. The event, held under clear skies, saw the seasoned runners shine brightly. After 25 laps around the track, Yuko Gordon, David Bowker, and Jim Brown clinched the top spots in their respective age categories. Yuko Gordon was…
Stevenage Hidden Gems
The business community in Stevenage is immense, but some are more well known than others. This article is to highlight some truly amazing hidden gems in our town. Today, we’re diving into five local businesses that add a unique sparkle to this town. Each one offers something special, and they’re all worth a visit. Let’s…
Stevenage Supports Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
We all know that emergencies can happen at any time. When they do, it’s crucial to have quick and reliable help. The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) does just that. They provide life-saving care when it’s needed most. Recently, EHAAT opened a new shop on the Forum in Stevenage. The shop will help raise…
Stevenage Phoenix Running Club Weekly Results and News 15th July 2024
Midweek 10k mob match The final fixture of the 10k midweek league series, known as the mob match, is a race where clubs from all three divisions can field sides. Unfortunately, the fixture was on Wednesday evening and started just before England took on Holland in the Euro semi final. The number of runners taking…
Stevenage Striders Weekly Results & News 15th July 2024
Last Tuesday saw several Stevenage Striders showing off their diamonds on the start line of the final MWL race of 2024! This is known as the MOB match which is a non scoring event with clubs from all 3 divisions taking to the start line. It can be confirmed that the Mob match was a…
SPARTANS TAKE OVER: Jim and Yuko win in league
YUKO GORDON and JIM BROWN were prizewinners in Division One of the Mid Week League. Proving that Fairlands Valley Spartans just keep going they both won the oldest categories with Yuko winning the series for women aged 65 and over and Jim winning for men aged 70 plus. There were 14 MV70s. The awards were made…
Todd in the Hole Festival: Where Local Businesses Shine and Celebrate Community Spirit!
This year’s Todd in the Hole Festival is more than just a festival; it’s a place where businesses, music, and people come together. Let’s dive into why this festival is so special and how local businesses are loving every bit of it. A Festival with Heart The Todd in the Hole Festival is one of…
The 5 Most Influential Businesses in Stevenage
Stevenage is home to some of the UK’s most influential businesses. These companies don’t just provide jobs; they also help shape the local community in many ways. In this article, we’ll explore five such businesses: Allied Bakeries, The Wine Society, Glaxo, Airbus, and Fujitsu. We’ll look at their locations, what they do, and why their…
Stevenage Balloon Artist Gets National Fame on Eastenders!
When you think of Eastenders, balloons might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, for Natalie Saunders, a Stevenage-based balloon artist from The Balloon Room, her skills have propelled her to national fame. She recently created the balloon decorations for the “Lolafest” episode, a celebration of life for the character Lola. Let’s…
From Grief and Comfort Eating to National Powerlifting Competitions – Kylie’s Journey
Based at Rise Gym in the Old Town, Kylie has made a significant impact on many lives. But her journey to this point hasn’t been an easy one. It all began over a decade ago. After the traumatic stillbirth of her first child, Kylie found herself turning to comfort food. “I gained a vast amount…
Stevenage Striders Weekly Results & News 8th July 2024
The Stevenage Striders had an eventful week with a successful 5km handicap race, a wet and soggy parkrun, a challenging long run, and impressive individual achievements. The 5km handicap series on Tuesday night saw 50 Striders participating, with many achieving personal bests and showing great sportsmanship by encouraging their fellow members. Saturday’s parkrun may have…
Stevenage Phoenix Running Club Weekly Results and News 8th July 2024
Whilst it was a week free of midweek league activity, members have been getting out racing over the weekend with appearances at the Ware 10s, ATW Odyssey 12 endurance event, Man vs Coast 25 mile event in the south west and Race for Life in Stevenage. Let’s look at the details. Ware 10s Neil Homewood…
Weekly Results and News from Fairland Valley Spartans 8th July 2024
Trent Park Troubles There was a lot on in the world on Thursday 4th July but 30 Spartans – 19 men and 11 women made it to the final counting event in this summer’s Mid Week League race. Run in Trent Park, Cockfosters this was a largely off tarmac event with some grinding climbs in…
Stevenage Mayoress Rubs Shoulders with Gladiators’ Nitro at Hertfordshire School Games
On Thursday, 27 June, Oaklands College played host to the finale of the Hertfordshire School Games. This event took place at the College’s St Albans Campus, welcoming students from fifteen secondary and primary schools across Hertfordshire. They competed to showcase who was the fastest, strongest, and most skilled. The Hertfordshire School Games, now in its…
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