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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...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 at the start of the millennium.
These days he is...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 at the start of the millennium.
These days he is captain of Stinchcombe Hill – he hands over...[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]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]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 ...
[read more]Cricket: Frocester cricketer and Wycliffe College pupil Will Naish earns Bunbury Festival call-up
Contributed Tue, 4th Jul 2017 at 13:50 Junior Sport
Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...Gloucestershire all-rounder Will Naish has been selected to represent the South and West at the prestigious ESCA (English Schools Cricket Association) Under-15s Bunbury Cricket Festival. The Wycliffe College pupil – who has only just turned...
[read more]Rugby Union: Andy Bayliss is new man in charge of Stow Rugby Club’s junior section
Roger Jackson Tue, 4th Jul 2017 at 09:30 Junior Sport
Andy Bayliss has taken over as chairman of the minis and juniors section at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club and he has brought with him a fresh approach and new ideas. So says outgoing chairman Sean Clarke, who has stood down after six years. As...Andy Bayliss has taken over as chairman of the minis and juniors section at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club and he has brought with him a fresh approach and new ideas. So says outgoing chairman Sean Clarke, who has stood down after six years. As...Andy Bayliss has taken over as chairman of the minis and juniors section at Stow-on-the-Wold Rugby Club and he has brought with him a fresh approach and new ideas. So says outgoing chairman Sean Clarke, who has stood down after six years. As...
[read more]Tennis: Q&A, My School Sports Report – Nigel Hosken, Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club
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...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log – Morag Roberts, Forest Hills Golf Club ladies’ section
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...
[read more]Golf: Father and Son – Simon and Kenny Overthrow, Painswick Golf Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Father & Son
A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...
[read more]Cricket: Gloucestershire set for T20 Blast warm-up game on Friday
Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2017 at 13:10 Match Reports
Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...Gloucestershire are preparing for their upcoming NatWest T20 Blast by taking on a team that includes a number of top club cricketers. Last year’s quarter-finalists will play a team featuring some of this season’s top performing amateur...
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