Sport

Tennis: Robyn Moore’s charity challenge will take her to Frampton on Severn Tennis Club on Monday

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th May 2019 at 09:00

Monday 3rd June will be a very special day in the 15-year history of Frampton on Severn Tennis Club. That’s because they will be playing host to one very brave lady – Robyn Moore – who is attempting a monumental tennis challenge...Monday 3rd June will be a very special day in the 15-year history of Frampton on Severn Tennis Club. That’s because they will be playing host to one very brave lady – Robyn Moore – who is attempting a monumental tennis challenge...Monday 3rd June will be a very special day in the 15-year history of Frampton on Severn Tennis Club. That’s because they will be playing host to one very brave lady – Robyn Moore – who is attempting a monumental tennis challenge...

Cricket: It's bonus time for cricket fans as this year's Cheltenham Cricket Festival has international appeal

Roger Jackson Wed, 29th May 2019 at 09:00

After the second day of the ‘bonus’ four-day game between Gloucestershire and Lancashire at Cheltenham College was yesterday abandoned due to rain, there’s some good news for cricket fans in Cheltenham. That’s because... After the second day of the ‘bonus’ four-day game between Gloucestershire and Lancashire at Cheltenham College was yesterday abandoned due to rain, there’s some good news for cricket fans in Cheltenham. That’s because... After the second day of the ‘bonus’ four-day game between Gloucestershire and Lancashire at Cheltenham College was yesterday abandoned due to rain, there’s some good news for cricket fans in Cheltenham. That’s because...

Cycling: Martin Cain has become a major player at Cheltenham and County Cycling Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 28th May 2019 at 09:00

If something needs to be done Martin Cain is one of those people who is the first to put his hand up. In terms of his involvement in sport he’s done it all his life and the current beneficiaries of his can-do attitude are Cheltenham and...If something needs to be done Martin Cain is one of those people who is the first to put his hand up. In terms of his involvement in sport he’s done it all his life and the current beneficiaries of his can-do attitude are Cheltenham and...If something needs to be done Martin Cain is one of those people who is the first to put his hand up. In terms of his involvement in sport he’s done it all his life and the current beneficiaries of his can-do attitude are Cheltenham and...

Running: North Gloucestershire Orienteering Club closing in on special landmark

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th May 2019 at 09:00

The North Gloucestershire Orienteering Club are celebrating an important milestone next year. The club will be enjoying their 50th anniversary and it promises to be a great year for the 150 or so members who, quite literally, run for fun. Except...The North Gloucestershire Orienteering Club are celebrating an important milestone next year. The club will be enjoying their 50th anniversary and it promises to be a great year for the 150 or so members who, quite literally, run for fun. Except...The North Gloucestershire Orienteering Club are celebrating an important milestone next year. The club will be enjoying their 50th anniversary and it promises to be a great year for the 150 or so members who, quite literally, run for fun. Except...

Running: Why Cirencester Athletics Club’s Summer Sizzler is so special

Roger Jackson Sat, 25th May 2019 at 09:00

June is always a very good month. The summer is up and running, the nights are light and the sun is shining (hopefully!). It’s also the month when the ever-popular Cirencester Park Summer Sizzler takes place and as usual the entries are...June is always a very good month. The summer is up and running, the nights are light and the sun is shining (hopefully!). It’s also the month when the ever-popular Cirencester Park Summer Sizzler takes place and as usual the entries are...June is always a very good month. The summer is up and running, the nights are light and the sun is shining (hopefully!). It’s also the month when the ever-popular Cirencester Park Summer Sizzler takes place and as usual the entries are...

Cycling: Stroud group called Muddy Funkers to tackle mountain bike endurance challenge to raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th May 2019 at 15:30

A group of six men from Stroud are saddling up to take on an epic 318-mile mountain bike endurance challenge to raise funds for a local hospice in thanks for the care given to one of the group’s family members. The Muddy Funkers, who all hail...A group of six men from Stroud are saddling up to take on an epic 318-mile mountain bike endurance challenge to raise funds for a local hospice in thanks for the care given to one of the group’s family members. The Muddy Funkers, who all hail...A group of six men from Stroud are saddling up to take on an epic 318-mile mountain bike endurance challenge to raise funds for a local hospice in thanks for the care given to one of the group’s family members. The Muddy Funkers, who all hail...

Rugby Union: Willi Heinz to captain Gloucester as travel to Saracens for Gallagher Premiership Rugby semi-final

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th May 2019 at 15:00

Gloucester travel to north London on Saturday to take on Saracens with a place in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby final on the line. Willi Heinz will skipper the side which sees only Charlie Sharples retain his place in the starting line-up from...Gloucester travel to north London on Saturday to take on Saracens with a place in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby final on the line. Willi Heinz will skipper the side which sees only Charlie Sharples retain his place in the starting line-up from...Gloucester travel to north London on Saturday to take on Saracens with a place in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby final on the line. Willi Heinz will skipper the side which sees only Charlie Sharples retain his place in the starting line-up from...

Tennis: Nailsworth Tennis Club celebrating 30th anniversary

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th May 2019 at 09:00

Mark Peer enjoyed playing tennis so much that he decided to form a club. That was in April 1989 and 30 years on Nailsworth Tennis Club are still going strong. And so is Mark, who although now in his early 60s, remains devoted to the club he set up...Mark Peer enjoyed playing tennis so much that he decided to form a club. That was in April 1989 and 30 years on Nailsworth Tennis Club are still going strong. And so is Mark, who although now in his early 60s, remains devoted to the club he set up...Mark Peer enjoyed playing tennis so much that he decided to form a club. That was in April 1989 and 30 years on Nailsworth Tennis Club are still going strong. And so is Mark, who although now in his early 60s, remains devoted to the club he set up...

Golf: Captain’s Log: Richard Brock, Cotswold Edge Golf Club

Running: Bourton Hilly Half to incorporate a 10K race

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th May 2019 at 09:00

Bourton Roadrunners' summer race takes place, appropriately enough, on Father’s Day. Appropriate because race director Tim and his wife Ellie have just become parents for the first time to their baby daughter. As parents of any age will know,...Bourton Roadrunners' summer race takes place, appropriately enough, on Father’s Day. Appropriate because race director Tim and his wife Ellie have just become parents for the first time to their baby daughter. As parents of any age will know,...Bourton Roadrunners' summer race takes place, appropriately enough, on Father’s Day. Appropriate because race director Tim and his wife Ellie have just become parents for the first time to their baby daughter. As parents of any age will know,...

Walking Football: Abbeymead Rovers crowned over-60s South West champions

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd May 2019 at 10:30

Abbeymead Rovers are the Walking Football Association’s champions for over-60s in the South West. They were unbeaten in five matches in a tournament at Weston-super-Mare and took the title on goal difference from Dorchester Town. They opened...Abbeymead Rovers are the Walking Football Association’s champions for over-60s in the South West. They were unbeaten in five matches in a tournament at Weston-super-Mare and took the title on goal difference from Dorchester Town. They opened...Abbeymead Rovers are the Walking Football Association’s champions for over-60s in the South West. They were unbeaten in five matches in a tournament at Weston-super-Mare and took the title on goal difference from Dorchester Town. They opened...

Rugby Union: Johan Ackermann’s delight as Gloucester fly-half named Danny Cipriani player of the season

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd May 2019 at 10:00

Danny Cipriani’s stellar debut campaign in Gloucester colours saw him named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Season at last night’s star-studded awards ceremony. The 31-year-old has been a key component of the Cherry and Whites...Danny Cipriani’s stellar debut campaign in Gloucester colours saw him named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Season at last night’s star-studded awards ceremony. The 31-year-old has been a key component of the Cherry and Whites...Danny Cipriani’s stellar debut campaign in Gloucester colours saw him named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Season at last night’s star-studded awards ceremony. The 31-year-old has been a key component of the Cherry and Whites...

Tennis: Gloucester Wotton Lawn Tennis Club is a success story that stretches back almost 140 years

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd May 2019 at 09:00

Gloucester Wotton Lawn Tennis Club is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the country. Formed in 1881, it’s still going strong today, boasting some 60 to 70 members and competing as it does at a very decent level. Ladies’ captain Dale...Gloucester Wotton Lawn Tennis Club is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the country. Formed in 1881, it’s still going strong today, boasting some 60 to 70 members and competing as it does at a very decent level. Ladies’ captain Dale...Gloucester Wotton Lawn Tennis Club is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the country. Formed in 1881, it’s still going strong today, boasting some 60 to 70 members and competing as it does at a very decent level. Ladies’ captain Dale...

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