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Ben Rhydding Men's 1st team - including coach David Birch who is moving away next season

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Ben Rhydding Hockey Club conclude record-breaking campaign as Birch waves goodbye

Will Musgrave scored his 100th National League goal at the weekend. Credit: jamie_does_hockey

Will Musgrave scored his 100th National League goal at the weekend. Credit: jamie_does_hockey

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Mixed results for Ben Rhydding on penultimate weekend

Pictured: Birch Siblings - Katie (left) played for Durham against twin sister Rebecca who plays for Ben Rhydding. In the middle is older brother Matt who coaches the women.

Pictured: Birch Siblings - Katie (left) played for Durham against twin sister Rebecca who plays for Ben Rhydding. In the middle is older brother Matt who coaches the women.

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Rhydding women draw in four goal thriller as men fall to defeat

Ben Rhydding Women held strong in defence to claim victory

Ben Rhydding Women held strong in defence to claim victory

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Ben Rhydding women hold tight in defence as five-star Lindum thrash men's team

Callum Franks scored Ben Rhydding's winner over the weekend

Callum Franks scored Ben Rhydding's winner over the weekend

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Rhydding score double as both sides keep season hopes alive

Rebecca Birch (right) scored Ben Rhydding women's only goal over the weekend

Rebecca Birch (right) scored Ben Rhydding women's only goal over the weekend

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Ben Rhydding strike eight in ruthless attacking display as women edged by leaders

Rebecca Birch's (celebrating) goal was not enough for Ben Rhydding at Gloucester . Photo credit: Oliver Bowden

Rebecca Birch's (celebrating) goal was not enough for Ben Rhydding at Gloucester . Photo credit: Oliver Bowden

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Trip down south ends in defeat for Ben Rhydding

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club in action this season

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club in action this season

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Return to action for hockey first teams after lengthy winter break

Photo of Matt Birch (1st team vice captain and Women's 1st team coach) in action

Photo of Matt Birch (1st team vice captain and Women's 1st team coach) in action

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Ben Rhydding Women hold high-flyers to huge draw as men's team win on the road

Ben Pickles in action for Ben Rhydding last week

Ben Pickles in action for Ben Rhydding last week

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Rhydding Women cement place near the top as young talent gets England call-up

Action from Ben Rhydding Men V Oxton. Photo: Picasa

Action from Ben Rhydding Men V Oxton. Photo: Picasa

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Ben Rhydding bounce back in style as men and women seal wins

Rebecca Birch (celebrating) scored a hat-trick for Ben Rhydding over the weekend. Photo credit: Oliver Bowden

Rebecca Birch (celebrating) scored a hat-trick for Ben Rhydding over the weekend. Photo credit: Oliver Bowden

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Birch hat-trick inspires Ben Rhydding to momentum-building victory

Ben Rhydding Women in action on Saturday

Ben Rhydding Women in action on Saturday

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Ben Rhydding do men and women double as both sides shine

Ben Rhydding Men's current 1st team squad with Manager (left), Warwick Smither and new Coach (David Birch).

Ben Rhydding Men's current 1st team squad with Manager (left), Warwick Smither and new Coach (David Birch).

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Rhydding secure first home victory in thrilling fixture

David Birch (Men's 1st Team Coach), Demy Dowley (Coaching Director of National League Squads) and Matthew Birch (Women's 1st Team Coach). Credit: Picasa

David Birch (Men's 1st Team Coach), Demy Dowley (Coaching Director of National League Squads) and Matthew Birch (Women's 1st Team Coach). Credit: Picasa

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Changing of the Guard at Ben Rhydding as new head coach comes in

Ben Rhydding Women celebrate their final day victory at Gloucester. Pic: Picasa/Ben Rhydding Hockey Club

Ben Rhydding Women celebrate their final day victory at Gloucester. Pic: Picasa/Ben Rhydding Hockey Club

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Resurgent Rhydding end season in style

Millie Jeavons in action for Ben Rhydding against Durham. Photo credit: Oliver Bowden

Millie Jeavons in action for Ben Rhydding against Durham. Photo credit: Oliver Bowden

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Rhydding come from behind to seal memorable victory at Durham

Jodie Bridger in action for Ben Rhydding Women this week

Jodie Bridger in action for Ben Rhydding Women this week

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Ben Rhydding defeated by league leaders despite close contest

Mark Horsman withstands Leeds’ Pressure: Pic: Jamie Oconnell

Mark Horsman withstands Leeds’ Pressure: Pic: Jamie Oconnell

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Ben Rhydding hold on for monumental victory against league leaders

Will Jones stepped into a fullback role for Ben Rhydding Men at the weekend

Will Jones stepped into a fullback role for Ben Rhydding Men at the weekend

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Hat-trick hero Birch takes Rhydding off the bottom as men's team rise to fourth

Rebecca Birch in action against Brookland. Pic: Oliver Bowden

Rebecca Birch in action against Brookland. Pic: Oliver Bowden

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Rhyyding Women claim momentous victory as men embarrassed by rock bottom side

Charlie Smith celebrates opening the scoring with Ross McMillan

Charlie Smith celebrates opening the scoring with Ross McMillan

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Rhydding ruthless as they hit four at home

Will Musgrave - in action against Timperley on Saturday

Will Musgrave - in action against Timperley on Saturday

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Rhydding in cruel blow as they lose late to league high flyers

Matt Birch (pictured) scored Ben Rhydding's only goal against Sheffield Hallam

Matt Birch (pictured) scored Ben Rhydding's only goal against Sheffield Hallam

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Ben Rhydding in narrow defeats as men and women lose

Charlie Smith scored five for Ben Rhydding a day after running a marathon

Charlie Smith scored five for Ben Rhydding a day after running a marathon

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Smith's hat-trick in Ben Rhydding's magnificent seven to top table

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club celebrating promotion. Pic: Mark Bickerdike

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club celebrating promotion. Pic: Mark Bickerdike

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Ben Rhydding celebrate promotion after hitting four at home

Mark Portnell (left) - who scored the second goal at Lindum to seal the result

Mark Portnell (left) - who scored the second goal at Lindum to seal the result

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Ben Rhydding set up dramatic final day with victory

Callum Franks scored Ben Rhydding’s first goal in their 5-3 win against Leeds 2nds

Callum Franks scored Ben Rhydding’s first goal in their 5-3 win against Leeds 2nds

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Ben Rhydding overcome warm conditions to beat Leeds

Ross McMillan (red) scored for the men's team on Saturday Pic:SONY DSC

Ross McMillan (red) scored for the men's team on Saturday Pic:SONY DSC

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Ben Rhydding men near title after thumping victory as women edged out

Will Musgrave was on the scoresheet against Chesterfield

Will Musgrave was on the scoresheet against Chesterfield

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A weekend of mixed fortunes for Ben Rhydding's hockey stars

Rachel Doherty looks for options for Rhydding. Pic: Hugh Lorimer

Rachel Doherty looks for options for Rhydding. Pic: Hugh Lorimer

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Rhydding's women team claim narrow win

Mens Captain, Rob Ramsden, scoring the winner against Durham on Sunday.SONY DSC

Mens Captain, Rob Ramsden, scoring the winner against Durham on Sunday.SONY DSC

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Rhydding turn on the heat to win double header

Ben Rhydding Women's put on ruthless display in the rain

Ben Rhydding Women's put on ruthless display in the rain

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Ben Rhydding Women's put on ruthless display in the rain

Photo of Tanisha Janzen, who scored for the Women's first team team on Saturday

Photo of Tanisha Janzen, who scored for the Women's first team team on Saturday

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Rhydding's women side suffer narrow loss as the men's cruise to an away victory

Ben Rhydding skipper Rob Ramsden (right) scored twice for his side in their 5-1 win over Harrogate. Pic: John Chapman.

Ben Rhydding skipper Rob Ramsden (right) scored twice for his side in their 5-1 win over Harrogate. Pic: John Chapman.

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Ben Rhydding lament late loss against title rivals Lindum

Dave McCollum has been part of Ben Rhydding’s rise to the summit this season. Picture: Hugh Lorimer.

Dave McCollum has been part of Ben Rhydding’s rise to the summit this season. Picture: Hugh Lorimer.

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Rhydding see game postponed despite arriving in Durham

Charlie Smith celebrating after scoring the opening goal

Charlie Smith celebrating after scoring the opening goal

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Musgrave gets hat-trick as Rhydding show ruthless edge at home

Will Musgrave (white), who scored all three on Saturday

Will Musgrave (white), who scored all three on Saturday

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Ben Rhydding retain top spot after winning double-header

Dave McCollum has been part of Ben Rhydding's rise to the summit this season. Picture: Hugh Lorimer.

Dave McCollum has been part of Ben Rhydding's rise to the summit this season. Picture: Hugh Lorimer.

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Ben Rhydding race to the top going into welcome Christmas break

Ben Rhydding will now just play friendlies up until September after their leagues were scrapped due to the pandemic

Ben Rhydding will now just play friendlies up until September after their leagues were scrapped due to the pandemic

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Ben Rhydding face wait to resume playing friendlies as leagues are cancelled

Ben Rhydding Sports Club was hit hard by this year's floods especially their premier hockey pitch (above)

Ben Rhydding Sports Club was hit hard by this year's floods especially their premier hockey pitch (above)

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Sports club aiming to raise thousands to cover flood damages suffered in 2020

Rugby Union are the biggest winners, collecting a nice £135 million in total. Picture: Chris Hyslop

Rugby Union are the biggest winners, collecting a nice £135 million in total. Picture: Chris Hyslop

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How much each sport will receive from the Government's £300 million support fund

Ben Rhydding's season is well underway. Pic: John Chapman

Ben Rhydding's season is well underway. Pic: John Chapman

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Ben Rhydding already coping well with adaption to new normal

Callum Franks netted for Ben Rhydding. Picture: John Chapman

Callum Franks netted for Ben Rhydding. Picture: John Chapman

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Ben Rhydding teams suffer contrasting results in long-awaited return

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Late goals deny Rhydding a win in final home game

Charlie Smith scored a hat-trick against York

Charlie Smith scored a hat-trick against York

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Rhydding beat York as Smith nets hat-trick

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Dominant Rhydding seal win against Formby

Ben Rhydding's Will Musgrave scored against Chester

Ben Rhydding's Will Musgrave scored against Chester

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Rhydding frustrated with draw as teams battle through Storm Dennis

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Short-handed Ben Rhydding beaten at Lindum

Charlie Smith scored two late goals for Ben Rhydding on Saturday. Picture: John Chapman

Charlie Smith scored two late goals for Ben Rhydding on Saturday. Picture: John Chapman

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Smith in top form as Rhydding win two games

Ross McMillan scored a goal for Ben Rhydding

Ross McMillan scored a goal for Ben Rhydding

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Polished Oxton side thump Ben Rhydding

Ben Rhydding's Dave McCollum scored the winner against Leeds 2nds. Picture: Hugh Lorimer

Ben Rhydding's Dave McCollum scored the winner against Leeds 2nds. Picture: Hugh Lorimer

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Late goal seals vital win for Ben Rhydding

Callum Franks scored a goal for Ben Rhydding against Durham

Callum Franks scored a goal for Ben Rhydding against Durham

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Rhydding lose two on double header weekend

Wil Jones scored Ben Rhydding's only goal. Picture: John Chapman

Wil Jones scored Ben Rhydding's only goal. Picture: John Chapman

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Dismal Rhydding lose to bottom of the league side

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