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Patience is a virtue
Whilst it feels like forever since we first initiated the top pitch project (it is, it began in September 2021), we are proud to announce that it is finally out of the hands of the contractor and into the hands of nature. What an epic journey it has been.
Mark Webster
Apr 121 min read
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Almost there, it’ll be worth it…
After almost two years of work, we are coming to the end of our project to level and drain the top pitch area, improving the existing...
Mark Webster
Aug 24, 20241 min read
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Masters Season Is Underway
After a couple of false starts due to the wet and miserable weather that has been the 2024 winter, Ashton Bears Masters finally got a...
Mark Webster
Apr 13, 20241 min read
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U18s - Bears Strike the Perfect Pitch to Convincingly Defeat LOWCA at Home
WATCH THE FULL MATCH HERE!! The U18s kicked off their first home game of the season against LOWCA in Round 3 of the BARLA National Cup....

Phil Wheeler
Feb 25, 20245 min read
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The investment continues…
Despite the weather being so terrible for the last however many months, Ashton Bears continues to invest in wanting to make its playing...
Mark Webster
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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U18s - Bears Weather the Storm to Outshine Leigh East in BARLA National Cup
From the kick-off, Leigh East dominated early possession. However, Ashton, against the run of play, struck back with an impressive run...

Phil Wheeler
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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U18s - Bears Clip The Roosters' Wings in Clinical BARLA Cup Victory
The first 10 minutes of the season's curtain raiser saw both teams start cautiously. Understandably, given the first game nerves and a...

Phil Wheeler
Jan 27, 20243 min read
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U18s - Bears Roar Back to Action in Power-Packed Pre-Season
As the frost settles and the temperatures drop, the Ashton Bears Under 18s are back again with their first pre-season gym session. With...

Phil Wheeler
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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U18s - Young Bears Shine in Dominant Display
In an outstanding display of strength and skill, the Ashton Bears Under 18s team delivered an awe-inspiring performance as they faced...

Phil Wheeler
Sep 25, 20234 min read
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U18s - Bears Roar Back from Summer Break with Convincing Win Over St Maries!
After the summer break, both the Widnes St Maries and Ashton Bears Under 18s teams returned to the field, hungry for victory. The match...

Phil Wheeler
Sep 4, 20234 min read
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U18 Bears Outclass Thatto to Secure NWC Youth Cup Final Place!
The Under 18s put on a dominant display against Thatto in the Semi Final of the NWC Youth Cup. The Under 18s clash showcased the Bears'...

Phil Wheeler
Jul 9, 20233 min read
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U18s Bears Bears Roar into NWY Cup Semi Finals with Convincing Win over Saddleworth Rangers
In sunny conditions at Bear Park we were treated to a thrilling Father's Day encounter between Ashton Bears and Saddleworth Rangers....

Phil Wheeler
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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U18s Bears Fight Back to Keep Unbeaten Record
The Under 18s took a coach up to Cumbria this Sunday to face Roose Pioneers in a top of the table clash between two unbeaten teams....

Phil Wheeler
May 22, 20234 min read
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U18s Bears Power Past Pilks
The U18s welcomed Pilkington Recs to Bear Park on a glorious Sunday afternoon and the Bears were feeling confident as they welcomed back...

Phil Wheeler
May 15, 20234 min read
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U18s Bears Blow Cuthberts Away
The Bears travelled to Wigan St Cuthberts with only 13 players available and with the persistent rain showing no signs of easing off they...

Phil Wheeler
May 2, 20234 min read
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U18s Bears Defeat Dalton in Double Header
The Under 18s took a coach trip up to Cumbria to face this weeks' opponents, Dalton-in-Furness in a League and NWC Cup Double Header. The...

Phil Wheeler
Apr 24, 20234 min read
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U18s Bears Come Out On Top Against Widnes St Maries
Ashton U18s welcomed St Maries to Bear Park this weekend in a reversed fixture due to a waterlogged pitch at Widnes. St Maries kicked off...

Phil Wheeler
Apr 3, 20234 min read
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U18s Bears Challenge Hindley to the Final Whistle in the Cup
After making the short trip to Hindley to play in the first round of the Lancashire Cup, Ashton started brightly and found themselves in...

Phil Wheeler
Mar 27, 20234 min read
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U18s Bears Battle Hard to Punish the Panthers
Ashton started brightly and Tom Shaw and Isaac Mather made some big meters off the kick off to take them into the Chorley half. Ashton...

Phil Wheeler
Mar 20, 20234 min read
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U18s Bears Nullify the Sharks’ Attack
Ashton Bears welcomed Shevington Sharks to Bear Park on Sunday for the first game of the U18s season. Both teams looked up for the clash...

Phil Wheeler
Mar 6, 20234 min read
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