Topic: Sport

Local children came out in force to enjoy a Friday afternoon golf festival at Hermitage GC last month.

Fernieside Football Club's Soccer 4s initiative, which began in early March, continues to put a smile on the faces of young footballers, parents and coaches.

Young footballers would like to say a huge thank you to staff and customers of a local supermarket for their support in the recent bag packing exercise that ensured their team would be able to take part in a tournament in Czech Republic.

Trials for the Scottish Korfball Squad recently took place at Jack Kane Leisure Centre, with players travelling from across Scotland and the UK to try out for a place in the team.

Gracemount Edinburgh Handball Club was founded a few years ago and we are developing the club to create chances for as many possible kids to start playing handball. We now have several youth teams including super minis, minis, juniors, and youths. Our mens team also competes in the Scottish Handball League, Scottish Cup and British Cup.

Injury put paid to Gilmerton boxer's big fight - now he is back with big ambitions for 2008.  Gary Young is fit and raring to go for the New Year.

Local bowling club raises £2,000 in charity football match for Alex Scougall.

 

The Ladies Bowling Club of Gilmerton Miners Welfare raised over £1000 through a series of events for Children 1st recently.

 

Concern grew last month over the future of Inch Park, home to many local sports clubs.

Fernieside hope that on-form striker Robert Thorburn can provide the inspiration to improve the side's league position in the new year.