On this week’s Sportzone Dave Nixon discusses the impact of the high rates of Covid on the local fresh water fishing scene, his recent experience at Holker St where Barrow AFC entertained Leyton Orient. Also his thoughts on the festival of rugby league which took place last weekend where St.Helens overcame the Catalan… Continue reading SportZone with guest Dave Nixon 14 October
On this week’s Sportzone show Tony Colyer talks to the returning ‘Marathon Man’ Dan Hayes following his successful completion of the London Marathon last Sunday. Dan is well known in the town for his magnificent exploits raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) following the death of his good friend Gordon Cooney and… Continue reading SportZone with guest Dan Hayes 7 Oct 21
A group of keen amateur footballers are facing up to a Barrow and Walney Select XI to raise funds for Furness Carers and Mind in Furness this coming Saturday. The players from Bootle Comrades will brave the conditions at Tummerhill on Saturday 9th October at 12:30, with the Mayor, Cllr Helen Wall, ceremonially kicking… Continue reading Liverpool footballers visit Barrow to raise funds with charity match
The Cumbria Sports Awards nomination window opens on Friday 1st October 2021. The awards, organised by Active Cumbria, recognises the outstanding talents, commitment and successes of teams and individuals throughout Cumbria who are involved in sport. The awards also highlight the dedication and commitment of the vast number of volunteers, coaches, and others behind… Continue reading Time to nominate your Cumbrian Sporting Heroes
On this week’s Sportzone show Tony Colyer talks to the secretary of the King Alfred Bowling club Dave Whitehead about the status of the club following 18 months of Covid restrictions and the general rules of the game, greens maintenance, teams, team numbers, Leagues, age profiles and how to get involved in the great… Continue reading SportZone with the secretary of the King Alfred Bowling club Dave Whitehead
On this weeks SportZone show Tony Colyer talks to Hawcoat Park Head Tennis coach, Stefan Jones. Following the unbelievable achievement of Emma Radacanu winning the US OPEN title, Stefan gives us his thoughts on how Emma achieved her success and how she can go forward from here to further titles and superstardom. Stefan… Continue reading SportZone with guest Hawcoat Park Head Tennis coach Stefan Jones.
On this week’s Sportzone show is Emma Armstrong player and social media representative for the South Lakes Women Hockey Team based in Ulverston. Emma tells us about the impact of the Covid situation on the club and following promotion, how they are preparing for the new season in the Northern League Division 2 having… Continue reading SportZone with Emma Armstrong, South Lakes Women Hockey Team
This Sunday sees the ultimate Furness cycling challenge with the Tour de Furness happening this Sunday and CandoFM will be broadcasting LIVE from the event 11am-3pm. Come on down to support the riders and meet some of the CandoFM presenters… maybe even get your inspiring message to the riders on air along with a… Continue reading CandoFM LIVE at the Silver Jubilee TOUR de FURNESS Sunday 5th September
On the Sportzone show this week is Glenn Kermode captain of Barrow Cricket club keeping us informed of the success of Barrow CC on and off the field and also the opportunities for cricket locally following the successful introduction of the new ‘one hundred’ concept. This includes attracting more children to the game and… Continue reading SportZone guest Glenn Kermode Captain Barrow Cricket club
On the Sportzone show this week Tony Colyer talks to Dunnerholme Golf club president Steve Knott about the result of their recent shortlisting for Best Golf club in England and the nice surprise Steve received shortly after the announcement of the result and CANDO FM Sportzone colleague Dave Nixon is back from his Staycation… Continue reading SportZone with guest Steve Knott Dunnerholme Golf Club Interview
