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Athletics: Unsung Hero: Elliot Prince, Cheltenham Harriers
Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it.
But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player.
The 32-year-old runs for...Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it.
But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player.
The 32-year-old runs for Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side, making sure that events run by the club go...Elliot Prince runs for fun, he absolutely loves it.
But in a sport that can be quite individual, he is very much a team player.
The 32-year-old runs for Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side, making sure that events run by the club go smoothly.
Prince is a teacher at Upton...[read more]Football: Unsung Hero: Kenny Smith, Eastcombe Football Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.” Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football...“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.” Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football...“We’re just a club run by a group of mates.” Those are the words of the man they call ‘Mr Eastcombe’ – better known as Kenny Smith – who was talking to The Local Answer about his beloved Eastcombe Football...
[read more]Rugby Union: Unsung Hero: Neil Galling, Old Richians Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...When Neil Galling’s son Connor first started playing rugby seven or eight years ago, he never imagined the journey it would take them on. Connor is still very much part of the junior set-up at Old Richians – he’s captain of the...
[read more]Football: Unsung Hero: Tom Mcloughlin, Horsley United Football Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...In cricketing terms Horsley United Football Club have reached their century and have power to add. The club were formed a year before the outbreak of World War One and these days boast two teams in the Stroud League. Club secretary Tom Mcloughlin,...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log – Nigel Hudson, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...
[read more]Rugby Union: Captain’s Log: Will McCarthy, Cirencester Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...Will McCarthy has moved ‘upstairs’ at Cirencester Rugby Club. And no, the Gloucester Premier club have not built a second tier on their clubhouse at The Whiteway. It’s just that McCarthy has taken on the role of non-playing...
[read more]Hockey: Captain’s Log: Alistair Hammond, Wotton-under-Edge Hockey Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...As many readers will know, Captain Marvel is a fictional superhero character. It was also the nickname given to former England football skipper Bryan Robson back in the 80s. Robbo, as he was universally known, was an all-action player who led from...
[read more]Football: Unsung heroes – Cheltenham Youth Football League officials
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the... A few years ago a caricature of footballing great Lionel Messi emerged with two batteries strapped to his back. The batteries were called Xavi and Iniesta. The inference was that Messi wouldn’t have been half the player were it not for the...
[read more]Hockey: Captain’s Log – Daisy Wheeler, Chipping Campden Hockey Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...Don’t be surprised to see Daisy Wheeler break into a gallop in Chipping Campden Hockey Club’s midfield this season. That’s because as well as being captain of the West Clubs’ Women’s League Severn Division One side,...
[read more]Swimming: Unsung heroes – Fran and Steve Pocock, Tewkesbury Swimming Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd Aug 2017 at 09:00 Unsung Hero
Life has come full circle for Fran and Steve Pocock who took the plunge with Tewkesbury Swimming Club just over 20 years ago and have been going with the flow on the club’s behalf ever since. They became involved because their daughter...Life has come full circle for Fran and Steve Pocock who took the plunge with Tewkesbury Swimming Club just over 20 years ago and have been going with the flow on the club’s behalf ever since. They became involved because their daughter...Life has come full circle for Fran and Steve Pocock who took the plunge with Tewkesbury Swimming Club just over 20 years ago and have been going with the flow on the club’s behalf ever since. They became involved because their daughter...
[read more]Cricket: Father and Sons: Richard Gegg and his magnificent seven
Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 10:00 Father & Son
Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Rita New, Cleeve Cloud Golf Club, ladies’ section
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case...
[read more]Netball: Hartpury to be home for netball’s talented teens
Contributed Mon, 24th Jul 2017 at 10:10 Junior Sport
Hartpury will play host to some of the region’s most talented under-17 netball players after being selected as one of Netball Superleague side Seven Stars’ new academies. As one of five new academies linked to the Superleague side,...Hartpury will play host to some of the region’s most talented under-17 netball players after being selected as one of Netball Superleague side Seven Stars’ new academies. As one of five new academies linked to the Superleague side,...Hartpury will play host to some of the region’s most talented under-17 netball players after being selected as one of Netball Superleague side Seven Stars’ new academies. As one of five new academies linked to the Superleague side,...
[read more]Cricket: Charlton Kings Junior School are Kwik Cricket kings
Contributed Thu, 6th Jul 2017 at 16:40 Junior Sport
Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...Charlton Kings Junior School are the 2017 Gloucestershire Year 3 and 4 Kwik Cricket champions after beating North Nibley in the final. The Cheltenham school held their nerve to secure victory off the last ball of a hard fought match. Chasing 255...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-14s bounce back with win
Contributed Wed, 5th Jul 2017 at 14:00 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Dorset Under 14 Boys (at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum) ECB Under 14 County Cup – Group 3 Gloucestershire 240-4 (50 overs) Dorset 82 all out (28.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by 158 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Dorset Under 14 Boys (at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum) ECB Under 14 County Cup – Group 3 Gloucestershire 240-4 (50 overs) Dorset 82 all out (28.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by 158 runs ... Gloucestershire Under 14 Boys v Dorset Under 14 Boys (at Bryanston School, Blandford Forum) ECB Under 14 County Cup – Group 3 Gloucestershire 240-4 (50 overs) Dorset 82 all out (28.4 overs) Gloucestershire won by 158 runs ...
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