ATHLETICS: Richard Stradling was the first home for Helsby Running Club in the Borders League meeting at Wallasey.

He came home in 28mins and three seconds. Andy Smith followed in 29.56, Adair Broughton in

29.58, Phil Gillard in 30.17, Phil Jones in 33.43, Robbie Webster in 35.19, Mick Charman in 35.46, Bob Huntbach in 37.23 and Joe Beswick in 38.57.

Five ladies also ran, with Carol Shaw finishing in

32.47, followed by Jackie Keasley in 33.54, Steph Charman in 35.44, Holly Taylor in 35.50 and Bev Roberts in 35.52.