Sport

Equestrian: Family’s 100km charity walk to raise funds so daughter Kitty, 8, can have life-changing operation

Roger Jackson Wed, 31st May 2017 at 08:00

Tina Duffy is going for a walk at the beginning of July. Nothing unusual about that you might think - except that it’s a 100km hike along the Cotswold Way. The 51-year-old will be accompanied on her marathon trek by her two 25-year-old...Tina Duffy is going for a walk at the beginning of July. Nothing unusual about that you might think - except that it’s a 100km hike along the Cotswold Way. The 51-year-old will be accompanied on her marathon trek by her two 25-year-old...Tina Duffy is going for a walk at the beginning of July. Nothing unusual about that you might think - except that it’s a 100km hike along the Cotswold Way. The 51-year-old will be accompanied on her marathon trek by her two 25-year-old...

Cricket: Jack Brixey hits 146 as Tewkesbury beat Apperley

Roger Jackson Tue, 30th May 2017 at 10:50

Tewkesbury opener Jack Brixey was at his brutal best on Saturday, scoring 146 to help his side secure a resounding 123-run victory over Apperley at Swilgate. Apperley skipper Luke Smith won the toss and, after the overnight rain, had no hesitation...Tewkesbury opener Jack Brixey was at his brutal best on Saturday, scoring 146 to help his side secure a resounding 123-run victory over Apperley at Swilgate. Apperley skipper Luke Smith won the toss and, after the overnight rain, had no hesitation...Tewkesbury opener Jack Brixey was at his brutal best on Saturday, scoring 146 to help his side secure a resounding 123-run victory over Apperley at Swilgate. Apperley skipper Luke Smith won the toss and, after the overnight rain, had no hesitation...

Swimming: These are happy days for Gloucester City Swimming Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th May 2017 at 14:10

Andy Osborne has gone to great lengths to ensure Gloucester City Swimming Club is moving in the right direction. The head coach, who joined the club 10 years ago and took over as the main man two years later, has brought in a wide range of...Andy Osborne has gone to great lengths to ensure Gloucester City Swimming Club is moving in the right direction. The head coach, who joined the club 10 years ago and took over as the main man two years later, has brought in a wide range of...Andy Osborne has gone to great lengths to ensure Gloucester City Swimming Club is moving in the right direction. The head coach, who joined the club 10 years ago and took over as the main man two years later, has brought in a wide range of...

Squash: Tom Ford excited by East Gloucestershire Club’s squash doubles tournament

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th May 2017 at 14:00

Leading professional players will be rubbing shoulders (literally!) with some of the better amateur squash players around Gloucestershire at the start of next month. That’s because the ever-popular East Gloucestershire Club squash doubles...Leading professional players will be rubbing shoulders (literally!) with some of the better amateur squash players around Gloucestershire at the start of next month. That’s because the ever-popular East Gloucestershire Club squash doubles...Leading professional players will be rubbing shoulders (literally!) with some of the better amateur squash players around Gloucestershire at the start of next month. That’s because the ever-popular East Gloucestershire Club squash doubles...

Rugby Union: Old Patesians under-12s to be paraded at Twickenham

Tennis: East Gloucestershire Club planning tennis finals spectacular

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th May 2017 at 15:00

The opening shots in this year’s Tennis Championships at East Gloucestershire Club will be played next month and will herald the start of almost three months of competition at the Cheltenham club. The tournament gets under way on Monday... The opening shots in this year’s Tennis Championships at East Gloucestershire Club will be played next month and will herald the start of almost three months of competition at the Cheltenham club. The tournament gets under way on Monday... The opening shots in this year’s Tennis Championships at East Gloucestershire Club will be played next month and will herald the start of almost three months of competition at the Cheltenham club. The tournament gets under way on Monday...

Water Polo: Cheltenham looking to end their season in style

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th May 2017 at 14:10

Water polo fans need to get themselves down to the Sandford Lido in Cheltenham this weekend because it may be the last time they get to see Michael Thomas play the sport he has graced for so many years. Cheltenham’s inspirational... Water polo fans need to get themselves down to the Sandford Lido in Cheltenham this weekend because it may be the last time they get to see Michael Thomas play the sport he has graced for so many years. Cheltenham’s inspirational... Water polo fans need to get themselves down to the Sandford Lido in Cheltenham this weekend because it may be the last time they get to see Michael Thomas play the sport he has graced for so many years. Cheltenham’s inspirational...

Cricket: Gloucestershire’s over-60s 2nds are narrowly beaten by Somerset

Thu, 25th May 2017 at 14:10

Gloucestershire over-60s’ second string suffered a last-over six-wicket reverse against Somerset in their latest County Championship outing but are still second in the Western Group, narrowly behind Devon. Dave Durston and Roger Beese... Gloucestershire over-60s’ second string suffered a last-over six-wicket reverse against Somerset in their latest County Championship outing but are still second in the Western Group, narrowly behind Devon. Dave Durston and Roger Beese... Gloucestershire over-60s’ second string suffered a last-over six-wicket reverse against Somerset in their latest County Championship outing but are still second in the Western Group, narrowly behind Devon. Dave Durston and Roger Beese...

Cricket: Two evening cricket cup matches end in ties

Contributed Thu, 25th May 2017 at 13:00

Two Cheltenham & Gloucester Cricket Association Abbey Business Challenge Cup games both ended in ties! There was nothing between Charlton Kings and Cheltenham Civil Service and, incredibly, exactly the same scenario was played out when...Two Cheltenham & Gloucester Cricket Association Abbey Business Challenge Cup games both ended in ties! There was nothing between Charlton Kings and Cheltenham Civil Service and, incredibly, exactly the same scenario was played out when...Two Cheltenham & Gloucester Cricket Association Abbey Business Challenge Cup games both ended in ties! There was nothing between Charlton Kings and Cheltenham Civil Service and, incredibly, exactly the same scenario was played out when...

Cricket: Gloucestershire’s under-11 cricketers make it two wins from two

Cycling: Full speed ahead for Cheltenham Cycling Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 12:30

The wheels were, quite literally, put in motion that led to cycling’s increased popularity at the start of the millennium but they were accelerated by the 2012 London Olympics. That is the belief of Cheltenham & County Cycling Club...The wheels were, quite literally, put in motion that led to cycling’s increased popularity at the start of the millennium but they were accelerated by the 2012 London Olympics. That is the belief of Cheltenham & County Cycling Club...The wheels were, quite literally, put in motion that led to cycling’s increased popularity at the start of the millennium but they were accelerated by the 2012 London Olympics. That is the belief of Cheltenham & County Cycling Club...

Athletics: Triathlete Kate Sackett is back on song for Cirencester Athletics Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 12:30

Kate Sackett joined the Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club as a triathlete but following an injury she has not been keen to compete in the water or her bike for some time. However, she is now back and firing after finishing first in her age...Kate Sackett joined the Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club as a triathlete but following an injury she has not been keen to compete in the water or her bike for some time. However, she is now back and firing after finishing first in her age...Kate Sackett joined the Cirencester Athletics and Triathlon Club as a triathlete but following an injury she has not been keen to compete in the water or her bike for some time. However, she is now back and firing after finishing first in her age...

Cricket: Records tumble as Gloucestershire’s women’s cricketers crush Cornwall

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 12:20

Gloucestershire Women v Cornwall Women (at Falmouth CC) ECB County Championship Division 3 - Group B Gloucestershire 308-8 (50 overs) Cornwall 51 all out (23 overs) Gloucestershire won by 257 runs Gloucestershire recorded their third... Gloucestershire Women v Cornwall Women (at Falmouth CC) ECB County Championship Division 3 - Group B Gloucestershire 308-8 (50 overs) Cornwall 51 all out (23 overs) Gloucestershire won by 257 runs Gloucestershire recorded their third... Gloucestershire Women v Cornwall Women (at Falmouth CC) ECB County Championship Division 3 - Group B Gloucestershire 308-8 (50 overs) Cornwall 51 all out (23 overs) Gloucestershire won by 257 runs Gloucestershire recorded their third...

Cricket: Haresfield Gladiators are too strong for Apperley 2nds in County League