In a Sportsworld North Northumberland League basement battle, Wooler proved too strong for Hedgeley Rovers as Rob Shepherd netted four and Chris Stanwix, Tristan Jeffrey and Jack Strangeways netted one each.

Mark Forrest nabbed Hedgeley's consolation.

Lynemouth made up ground on leaders Belford with a convincing victory against Craster Rovers.

Organisers of the new 10-mile Roseden Hill Ride across the Cheviot foothills on April 17 are expecting a large turnout following the poor weather and ground condtions.

Many horses around the North East have had little exercise and work since December and the few equine centres running winter outdoor competitions were caught up in cancellations.

The ride will be a much-needed new venue following the extended winter period.

Wooler and Rothbury Reserves shared 11 goals in one of only two matches to survive the weather in the Sportsworld North Northumberland League, Rothbury edging it 6-5.

Rob Shepherd (2), Jack Stangeways (2) and Aaron Scott netted for Wooler, Luke Williamson (2) , Keith Laidler, Mark Bruce and an 85th-minute winner from George Scott for Rothbury.

Alnwick Town Reserves went through to the semi-finals of the Bilclough Cup with victory at Berwick Town.

Boulmer came from two goals down to take the points against Wooler, their first success of the season in the North Northumberland League.

Stuart Bertram and George Irish gave Wooler a two-goal lead, but a Dave Eastwood effort and two from Stuart McCaig saw Boulmer ahead at half-time. Mathew Sullivan then added a fourth, with Rob Shepherd pulling a goal back for Wooler.

Elsewhere, Belford lost out on the chance to extend their lead at the head of Division One as a determined display from Rothbury Reserves saw the points shared at Armstrong Park.

In a North Northumberland League Runciman Cup game at Wooler, it also took extra time before the home club made progress at the expense of Embleton WR.

Lynemouth had Darren Burn netting four times in a seven-goal success over Rothbury Reserves.

In the league, Belford continue to lead Division Two - but only after just edging out local rivals Bamburgh Castle.

Berwick-based Valerie Fairnington and her former race horse Silver Bullet (pictured) won the College Valley Hunter Trial Open novice section with a clear round and best time score.

Valerie said: "I have owned Silver Bullet since he came out of racing seven years ago and he is now 13-years-old.

"He was trained by Bruce Mctaggart in Hawick and raced on the flat and over hurdles.

David Hogg, Lee Pattinson and an own goal gave Craster Rovers their first win of the season at Wooler in Division Two of the North Northumberland League.

Lynemouth netted seven times in a victory over Springhill, Darren Burn celebrating a hat-trick.

A good defensive display saw Hedgeley Rovers, who scored through Mark Forrest, have victory snatched away from them in the dying minutes thanks to a Ryan Lillico strike.

In Division Two of the North Northumberland League, Bamburgh Castle took a four-goal lead against Wooler thanks to a Jack Nicop hat-trick and a Daniel Johnson finish.

Wooler, however, staged a late comeback to net twice through Luke Strangeways and Stuart Bertram.

In Division Two, Lynemouth Institute were too strong for Craster Reserves as Lenny Lansbury helped himself to five goals.

Rothbury Res took the lead at Wooler thanks to a Stephen Cowans penalty, but Bob Mathewson, Stuart Bertram, Robert Shepherd and Tom Martin were all on target for the home team before the final whistle.

A Jake Lowes goal gave Alnwick the lead at Lowick, but the home team took a share of the points thanks to an equaliser from Andrew Burgon.

Acklington picked up their first win of the season thanks to two goals by Eric McKevitt and single strikes by Aaron Redpath, Wayne Robinson, Richard Lemon and Dell Sawes.

Bedlington Terriers Reserves were on the wrong end of a heavy defeat at Rothbury in the North Northumberland League this weekend.

Four goals from Jackie Angus, three by Craig Sutton and single strikes by Stuart Foreman, Alan Brown, Michael Ord and Scott Rennison saw the home team net 11 times.

Berwick Town put in a better performance, but still lost out to Shaun McKay and Kyle Kennedy efforts for Shilbottle.