Sport

Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jun 2019 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

When you think of well-known couples, you think Posh and Becks, Harry and Meghan, and Barack and Michelle Obama. Well, at Cotswold Bowls Club, they’ve got their own top couple, a couple who work tirelessly to make sure that the go-ahead club...When you think of well-known couples, you think Posh and Becks, Harry and Meghan, and Barack and Michelle Obama. Well, at Cotswold Bowls Club, they’ve got their own top couple, a couple who work tirelessly to make sure that the go-ahead club...When you think of well-known couples, you think Posh and Becks, Harry and Meghan, and Barack and Michelle Obama. Well, at Cotswold Bowls Club, they’ve got their own top couple, a couple who work tirelessly to make sure that the go-ahead club...

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jun 2019 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

“It’s very time consuming helping to run a club these days.” Those are the words of Brendan Low, who plays for Tewkesbury Cricket Club, but they could just as easily have been the words of anyone else who plays sport in and...“It’s very time consuming helping to run a club these days.” Those are the words of Brendan Low, who plays for Tewkesbury Cricket Club, but they could just as easily have been the words of anyone else who plays sport in and...“It’s very time consuming helping to run a club these days.” Those are the words of Brendan Low, who plays for Tewkesbury Cricket Club, but they could just as easily have been the words of anyone else who plays sport in and...

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

Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76... Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76... Every sport needs a Sandra Ennis. Fortunately for those who like to run and jump, athletics is her big passion and she’s been a major player on the admin side at club and county level for more than three decades now. Sandra, who will be 76...

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Apr 2018 at 14:20 Unsung Hero

It’s often said that behind every good man there is a good woman. Well the men at Painswick Golf Club – and the ladies for that matter – have been very lucky in recent times because the club have got a first-rate secretary in Ann...It’s often said that behind every good man there is a good woman. Well the men at Painswick Golf Club – and the ladies for that matter – have been very lucky in recent times because the club have got a first-rate secretary in Ann...It’s often said that behind every good man there is a good woman. Well the men at Painswick Golf Club – and the ladies for that matter – have been very lucky in recent times because the club have got a first-rate secretary in Ann...

Roger Jackson Thu, 22nd Feb 2018 at 09:00 Unsung Hero

Given their name, it’s easy to say that Cam’s footballers have the bulldog spirit. But it’s also fair comment as well because Cam Bulldogs are a football club that refuse to stand still despite a number of obstacles in their way. ...Given their name, it’s easy to say that Cam’s footballers have the bulldog spirit. But it’s also fair comment as well because Cam Bulldogs are a football club that refuse to stand still despite a number of obstacles in their way. ...Given their name, it’s easy to say that Cam’s footballers have the bulldog spirit. But it’s also fair comment as well because Cam Bulldogs are a football club that refuse to stand still despite a number of obstacles in their way. ...

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 Cheltenham Harriers, coaches youngsters and also puts in a lot of hours on the admin side,...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,...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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero

If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...If a cricket club’s success is dependent on how vibrant its junior section is then Tewkesbury should have a bright future. That’s because the man in charge of their youth set-up, junior coordinator Gwyn Williams, is doing an...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Unsung Hero

Martyn Thomas, who is one of the driving forces behind Cheltenham’s phenomenal success on the national water polo stage, didn’t have to think twice when asked to name his unsung sporting hero. “My son Michael,” he said....Martyn Thomas, who is one of the driving forces behind Cheltenham’s phenomenal success on the national water polo stage, didn’t have to think twice when asked to name his unsung sporting hero. “My son Michael,” he said....Martyn Thomas, who is one of the driving forces behind Cheltenham’s phenomenal success on the national water polo stage, didn’t have to think twice when asked to name his unsung sporting hero. “My son Michael,” he said....

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Apr 2017 at 16:00 Unsung Hero

Adrian Wakefield was the cornerstone of the Cheltenham North scrum for more than 25 years. And since hanging up his boots eight years ago, the former tighthead prop, known to everyone as Adge, has continued to be one of the cornerstones of the club...Adrian Wakefield was the cornerstone of the Cheltenham North scrum for more than 25 years. And since hanging up his boots eight years ago, the former tighthead prop, known to everyone as Adge, has continued to be one of the cornerstones of the club...Adrian Wakefield was the cornerstone of the Cheltenham North scrum for more than 25 years. And since hanging up his boots eight years ago, the former tighthead prop, known to everyone as Adge, has continued to be one of the cornerstones of the club...