• HITCHIN REFS GIVEN THE CHANCE TO EARN AND LEARN

  By REFSJOBS at 11:40 on 31/05/12

  

  A firm that is planning to offer training courses to referees in Baldock to tackle the growing problem of  a shortage of officials, has blasted the FA for what it called "gross ineptitude bordering on negligence."   Referee Jobs, a firm that specialises in training and placing Referees with 5 and 6 a side leagues, said they were forced into acting after they felt the men and women in black were underappreciated...

• Hitchin Ladies - why not 'Kick Yourself Fit'?

  By HitchinPeople at 18:17 on 06/09/11

  

  A completely new sporting initiative is kicking off in Hitchin for ladies aged 16-25. Hertfordshire FA and North Herts District Council (NHDC) have teamed up to create 'Kick Yourself Fit'. Kick Yourself Fit are 'turn up and play' football sessions held every week for women of all fitness levels and abilities, especially good for those who haven't played for a while or have never played before. Everyone is welcome - just come along,...

• Victory for Hitchin Town FC at local rivals Bedford

  By HitchinPeople at 23:18 on 31/08/11

  

  More than 500 people turned out to see Hitchin Town FC celebrate the Bank Holiday weekend in style with a 3-1 win at local rivals Bedford Town. This crucial win saw the Canaries moved up to sixth place in the league table. From the very beginning Hitchin were set to out-play their hosts. I'm sure the irony was not lost on the players and fans as the Canaries beat a team with players who had walked out, and defected for financial reasons...

• Author of new Amy Winehouse biography "amazed"

  By jeffreyrawdon at 07:54 on 20/08/11

  

  Author Andy Morris was amazed to learn of a second coincidence when his latest book was published earlier this month. Morris has written a new biography of singer Amy Winehouse, who died tragically late last month aged just 27. With the book just about to come off the printing press last week, he learned that he had a namesake who discovered Amy's body. The details of Amy's death have been shrouded in mystery since it was announced on...

• Hitchin Face Crystal Palace at Top Field

  By HitchinPeople at 15:33 on 09/06/11

  

  Just over 50 years after the two clubs met in the FA Cup first round, Crystal Palace and Hitchin Town will come face to face in a pre-season friendly at Top Field. The Canaries will host a Crystal Palace team on Saturday August 6, kick off 3pm. This replaces a game that was originally planned with Hendon. As one South London side comes into view, another is removed from the Hitchin pre-season fixture list. Charlton Athletic, who...

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