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Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Russell Hillier, Stroud, Gloucester and Gloucestershire rugby
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year.
It’s not surprising really. She has a...Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year.
It’s not surprising really. She has a ready smile, has already achieved things in her life – primarily as an actress – and would appear to have a very caring side judging by her...Much of the nation has taken Meghan Markle into their hearts since it was announced that she is to marry Prince Harry next year.
It’s not surprising really. She has a ready smile, has already achieved things in her life – primarily as an actress – and would appear to have a very caring side judging by her humanitarian work.
She...[read more]Cricket: Rising Star: Danielle Gibson, Gloucestershire and Dumbleton cricketer
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make. The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England. Fortunately for fans of women’s...Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make. The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England. Fortunately for fans of women’s...Just over a year ago Danielle Gibson had a big decision to make. The multi-talented 16-year-old was good enough to be selected for the England Junior Academy at cricket AND age group hockey for England. Fortunately for fans of women’s...
[read more]Cricket: Rising Star: Chloe Skelton, Gloucestershire under-17s
Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...
[read more]Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Stuart Gourlay, Cheltenham North Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Dec 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...Stuart Gourlay is a Cheltenham North legend. End of. The one-time scrum-half was the king of the North back in the day when the Bishop’s Cleeve club reigned supreme in the Cheltenham and District Rugby Combination. They collected Senior Cups...
[read more]Rugby Union: Rising Star: Joe Tingle, Drybrook Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...
[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]Rugby Union: Back in the Day – Cheltenham Colts Rugby
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...They were the team that kept on giving. They gave to the senior teams at Cheltenham Rugby Club, they gave to Gloucester and they even gave to England. The team in question are Cheltenham Colts, the upwardly mobile arm of Cheltenham RFC for the...
[read more]Football: Back in the Day – Pete Turnbull, goalscorer
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Pete Turnbull has a turn of phrase as neat as the turn of feet he had on football pitches all over Cheltenham and beyond back in the day. The articulate 52-year-old was a prolific goalscorer in years gone by and was good enough to make a handful...Pete Turnbull has a turn of phrase as neat as the turn of feet he had on football pitches all over Cheltenham and beyond back in the day. The articulate 52-year-old was a prolific goalscorer in years gone by and was good enough to make a handful...Pete Turnbull has a turn of phrase as neat as the turn of feet he had on football pitches all over Cheltenham and beyond back in the day. The articulate 52-year-old was a prolific goalscorer in years gone by and was good enough to make a handful...
[read more]Rugby Union: Rising Star: Dale Lemon, Cinderford Rugby Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...
[read more]Rugby Union: Newent Rugby Club junior chairman Andrew Barr ‘fighting the iPad and Xbox generation’
Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...
[read more]Golf: Rising Star: Matt Bell, Lilley Brook Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...
[read more]Athletics: Back in the day – Graham Brookhouse, modern pentathlon
Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Back In The Day
Back in the day, Graham Brookhouse was Cheltenham’s answer to national sporting pin-up boys Gary Lineker and Will Carling. While Lineker was wowing the footballing world with his goalscoring exploits in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups and...Back in the day, Graham Brookhouse was Cheltenham’s answer to national sporting pin-up boys Gary Lineker and Will Carling. While Lineker was wowing the footballing world with his goalscoring exploits in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups and...Back in the day, Graham Brookhouse was Cheltenham’s answer to national sporting pin-up boys Gary Lineker and Will Carling. While Lineker was wowing the footballing world with his goalscoring exploits in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups and...
[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,...
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