BRACKNELL BEES opened the new season with a home fixture against Basingstoke Bison. 

More than 400 tickets were sold for the match, and even Bracknell Forest Mayor Tina McKenzie-Boyle got involved in the festivities. 

The Bees suffered a 2-1 defeat against Basingstoke, and you can check out the full match report in the sport section of Wednesday's paper.

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