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Glack Attack, a north-east mud run that aims to raise funds for local cancer charity Friends of ANCHOR, looks set to sell out.

A joyous Kim Beattie from Banchory took the women’s British double mini trampoline title at Arena Birmingham recently.

Kyle Greig and his wife to-be Debbie Moore enjoyed a double success in the Crathes Half Marathon on Saturday September 15.

The Prime Four Beast Race at Knockburn Loch on Saturday has been declared the most successful Prime Four Beast Race yet by organisers.

The chair of Tennis Scotland, Scott Martin, will officially re-open Aboyne Lawn Tennis Club at 5pm this Saturday.

Nicole Lockhead Anderson of Banchory won the Grand Prix and helped the GB pony team to bronze in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth last weekend.

If you want Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to come to Deeside Rugby Club and take a coaching session, now’s your chance.

The United Kingdom Mountain Soaring competition at Aboyne Airfield opened on Sunday with a magnificent day under trying conditions.

Kim Beattie of Banchory Trampoline Club has been nominated for the Scottish Senior Gymnast of the Year award.

World champion Hannah Whitely dropped in to Aboyne Loch recently to show off her skills.

Angela Joss and Hannah Bycroft from Alford edged out Alison Christie and Mary McGregor from Torphins to win the area finals of the R&A Coronation Foursomes.

A North-east running enthusiast who is registered blind, is preparing to run his eighth half marathon to raise money for blind and deaf people.

After a brief quiet period on 
the racing front for Deeside Runners, there has been a flurry of activity again.

Young Banchory Stonehaven AC athletes Craig Strachan, Maddy Silcock and Alisha Rees have been making headlines recently.

Commonwealth Games marathon bronze medallist Robbie Simpson took time out from his busy schedule last week to conduct a training session.

An audience with five-time winner Tom Watson was an added bonus for Sam Locke before he collected the Silver Medal as leading amateur in the 147th Open Championship.

Deeside Rugby 1st XV pre- season training starts on Tuesday July 24 at Woodend and continues each Tuesday and Thursday 7pm-8.30pm.

Caitlin Fraser was crowned the youngest Ballater Golf Club ladies champion recently when she won it at the age of 15.

Paul Lawrie warned Sam Locke not to get “starry-eyed” in this week’s Open Championship when he accompanied the 19-year-old in a practice round at Carnoustie on Monday.