ASTLEY & Tyldesley club members have enjoyed a busy weekend of cycle speedway racing action.

A&T took a fine third place in Sunday's 3rd round of the Northern Fours League at Heckmondwike. Grand Veteran Steve Harris led the way, winning his first three races, with excellent support from youngsters John White, Charlie Burgess and Duncan Whalley. Bury took the team win, with Hull pipping A&T in the last race to take 2nd place by a point.

Northern Fours League Round 3 result, at Heckmondwike Bury 53 Hull 45 Astley & Tyldesley 44 Heckmondwike 39 Sheffield 37 Stockport 0.

A&T scorers: Steve Harris 14, John White 11, Charlie Burgess 10, Duncan Whalley 9, Owen Simcock dnr.

A&T finished in fourth place in the Northern Junior League match. John White rode to a 16 points maximum in the u-19 category, with Duncan Whalley's 14 points sufficient for him to win the u-16 category. Alex Lawless, Elijah Rechembei and Owen Simcock all turned in improved performances in their respective categories.

Northern Junior League Round 3 result, at Heckmondwike Sheffield 131 Heckmondwike 116 Hull 99 Astley & Tyldesley 58 Bury 53 Stockport 0.

A&T scorers: John White 16, Duncan Whalley 14, Alex Lawless 11, Elijah Rechembei 10, Owen Simcock 7.

Astley & Tyldesley took the team win in the 2nd North & Scotland Regional Round of the British Youth & Junior League series at Gin Pit on Saturday. Frank White raced unbeaten in the u-12 category, with Duncan Whalley and John White top scoring in the u-16 and u-18 categories respectively. All three riders went on to win their age category Grand Prix Finals.

British Youth & Junior League North Regional Round 2 result, at Astley & Tyldesley Astley & Tyldesley 67 Hull 46 Sheffield 32 Heckmondwike 26 Bury 13.

A&T scorers: Frank White 16, John White 16, Duncan Whalley 15, Oliver Belt 11, Levi Edwards 9.

Astley & Tyldesley finished 3rd in the 2nd North & Scotland Regional Round of the Little League series at Gin Pit on Saturday.

Little League North Regional Round 2 result, at Astley & Tyldesley Hull 33 Heckmondwike 27 Astley & Tyldesley 26 Bury 16 Sheffield 14.

A&T scorers: Alex Lawless 12, Elijah Rechembei 7, Charlotte Brighouse 7.

Astley & Tyldesley are staging an Open Day this forthcoming Sunday, at Gin Pit, starting at 12 noon. All newcomers are welcome to attend.