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How to get into motorsport

Do you want to be the best in British motorsport? Or maybe just want to drive fast cars at the weekend? Well, you’re not alone, and motorsport is the perfect...

July 2019Alan Haysom

What is the Chinese Super League?

Across the world, the Chinese Super League makes headlines with its financial allure and ever-increasing acquisition of the world's most talented footballers. In this article, we will look at some...

June 2019Alan Haysom

5 Great football teams that should have won a trophy

Everybody remembers the winning team. For example, when we think of our most recent Champions League winners, Liverpool, many fans can recite the starting 11, as well as who sat...

June 2019Alan Haysom

Flask History | Why Were Drinking Flasks Invented?

Where do you think the term “hipster” comes from?

May 2019Alan Haysom

What is women’s MMA?

Women's MMA (mixed martial arts) is a fighting sport in which female athletes train and fight each other using various martial arts fighting styles. MMA fighting styles include Boxing, Ju...

May 2019Alan Haysom

THE BRITISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (BBL)

With over 300,000 people playing basketball at least twice a month in 2018 according to this article, basketball is a hugely popular sport in the UK. The Brittish Basketball League is the most highly-regarded...

April 2019Alan Haysom

Leeds Laughter Lounge October 2019

Jackson Trophies are pleased to announce their support for Leeds man, Mark Wilson’s Laughter Lounge event, coming this October. This is an ongoing relationship with an event that has managed...

April 2019Alan Haysom

The FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC)

The FIFA women’s world cup is the most anticipated event on the women’s football calendar. Founded in 1991, the competition is organised by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Only...

April 2019Alan Haysom

What is The FIFA Club World Cup and Which Teams are Involved?

The FIFA Club World Cup is an international football competition organised by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Seven teams play head to head over a two week period, aiming to win...

March 2019Alan Haysom

When is the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC) and where is it?

The tournament officially starts on Friday the 20th of September and finishes on Saturday the 2nd of November. The opening match kicks off at 19:45 local time (11:45 UK time)...

March 2019Alan Haysom

How to use The Driving Range to Improve your Golf Game

A driving range is a great place to relax and practice your swing, in fact, visiting the driving range is a popular recreational activity for many people in the UK…...

February 2019Alan Haysom

What are the World's Biggest Card Game Tournaments?

You’ve probably played card games before, in fact, card games have been around since before AD1000 according to this Guardian article. But I bet you’ll be surprised by which card game...

February 2019Alan Haysom

The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL)

We’ve been playing professional ice hockey in the UK since the 1930s; we even won a gold medal in the 1936 winter Olympics. According to the EIHL, It’s the number one attended indoor...

January 2019Alan Haysom

The History of the Ryder Cup

Prior to the Ryder Cup being invented in 1927, there were two matches between professional golfers from Great Britain and the USA. Both of these matches were won by Great...

April 2018Alan Haysom

Glorious Tankards

From the Vikings to the Tudors, tankards have played an important part in social events involving beer drinking throughout history.

March 2018Alan Haysom