Sport

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Roger Jackson Tue, 27th Jun 2017 at 10:00 Q&A

Name: Nigel Hosken Date of birth: 26/01/55 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Teacher Schools: Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 Your sport at school: Only in games lessons and not at a high standard. Did you continue to play sport after...Name: Nigel Hosken Date of birth: 26/01/55 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Teacher Schools: Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 Your sport at school: Only in games lessons and not at a high standard. Did you continue to play sport after...Name: Nigel Hosken Date of birth: 26/01/55 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Teacher Schools: Cheltenham Grammar School 1965-72 Your sport at school: Only in games lessons and not at a high standard. Did you continue to play sport after...

Roger Jackson Tue, 27th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...

Roger Jackson Thu, 1st Jun 2017 at 14:00 Q&A

Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played... Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played... Name: Zac France Date of birth: 26/10/92 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Early Years Practitioner Schools: Balcarras 2004-2011 Your sport at school: Rugby Your position: Centre How did you get involved? I played...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Captain's Log

What began as a holiday romance developed into a full-blown love affair that has continued for more than 30 years. Margaret Davies started playing bowls at the age of 13 or 14 when she went on family holidays near Lowestoft. She played every year...What began as a holiday romance developed into a full-blown love affair that has continued for more than 30 years. Margaret Davies started playing bowls at the age of 13 or 14 when she went on family holidays near Lowestoft. She played every year...What began as a holiday romance developed into a full-blown love affair that has continued for more than 30 years. Margaret Davies started playing bowls at the age of 13 or 14 when she went on family holidays near Lowestoft. She played every year...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Captain's Log

It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...It’s a good job that Scott Tremain isn’t the type to get carried away too easily otherwise he might think that this cricket captaincy malarkey is a piece of cake. The 26-year-old is in his first season as Dumbleton skipper and their...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A

Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I... Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I... Name: Andy Deacon Date of birth: 31 July 1965 Birthplace: Gloucester Occupation: Raging Bull Sportswear sales manager School: Beaufort School (1976-81) Your sport at school: Football, cricket, rugby, squash, swimming – I...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A

Name: Richard Bufton Date of birth: 10/04/64 Birthplace: Sheffield Schools: Worksop College Occupation: Retail Where live: Bourton-on-the-Water Your sport: Running Your position: Help with the junior club at Bourton... Name: Richard Bufton Date of birth: 10/04/64 Birthplace: Sheffield Schools: Worksop College Occupation: Retail Where live: Bourton-on-the-Water Your sport: Running Your position: Help with the junior club at Bourton... Name: Richard Bufton Date of birth: 10/04/64 Birthplace: Sheffield Schools: Worksop College Occupation: Retail Where live: Bourton-on-the-Water Your sport: Running Your position: Help with the junior club at Bourton...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A

Name: Ian Roberts Date of birth: April 25, 1961 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Company director Schools: Grey House, Stow-on-the-Wold (1965-19721); Wycliffe College (1972-1978) Your sport at school: Rugby and swimming. ... Name: Ian Roberts Date of birth: April 25, 1961 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Company director Schools: Grey House, Stow-on-the-Wold (1965-19721); Wycliffe College (1972-1978) Your sport at school: Rugby and swimming. ... Name: Ian Roberts Date of birth: April 25, 1961 Birthplace: Cheltenham Occupation: Company director Schools: Grey House, Stow-on-the-Wold (1965-19721); Wycliffe College (1972-1978) Your sport at school: Rugby and swimming. ...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A

Name: Paul Gardiner Date of birth:  October 22nd 1971 Birthplace: Stroud, Gloucestershire Schools:  Rosary Primary School Stroud, St Peter’s High School, Gloucester. Where you live: Stroud. Your sport: Football ... Name: Paul Gardiner Date of birth:  October 22nd 1971 Birthplace: Stroud, Gloucestershire Schools:  Rosary Primary School Stroud, St Peter’s High School, Gloucester. Where you live: Stroud. Your sport: Football ... Name: Paul Gardiner Date of birth:  October 22nd 1971 Birthplace: Stroud, Gloucestershire Schools:  Rosary Primary School Stroud, St Peter’s High School, Gloucester. Where you live: Stroud. Your sport: Football ...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Q&A

Name: Scott Griffin Date of birth: 20th June 1979 Birthplace: Hannover Schools: Central Technology College (Gloucester) and Cirencester College/Football Academy Occupation: Office manager/football secretary at Cirencester Town FC ... Name: Scott Griffin Date of birth: 20th June 1979 Birthplace: Hannover Schools: Central Technology College (Gloucester) and Cirencester College/Football Academy Occupation: Office manager/football secretary at Cirencester Town FC ... Name: Scott Griffin Date of birth: 20th June 1979 Birthplace: Hannover Schools: Central Technology College (Gloucester) and Cirencester College/Football Academy Occupation: Office manager/football secretary at Cirencester Town FC ...