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Tennis: East Glos tennis ace Felicity Thomas is a six-time champion

Contributed Tue, 29th Aug 2017 at 09:10

Felicity Thomas made it six of the best when she completed a win double at the British Seniors Closed Grass Court Championships. Competing in the over-75s age group at the Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, the East Gloucestershire Club member...Felicity Thomas made it six of the best when she completed a win double at the British Seniors Closed Grass Court Championships. Competing in the over-75s age group at the Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, the East Gloucestershire Club member...Felicity Thomas made it six of the best when she completed a win double at the British Seniors Closed Grass Court Championships. Competing in the over-75s age group at the Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, the East Gloucestershire Club member...

Football: Cheltenham Youth Football League hits new heights ahead of 2017/18 season

Roger Jackson Sun, 27th Aug 2017 at 09:00

A record number of teams will compete in the Cheltenham Youth Football League this season. A total of 231 will be kicking off the new season at the start of September and league secretary Denise Pates couldn’t be happier. “We’re...A record number of teams will compete in the Cheltenham Youth Football League this season. A total of 231 will be kicking off the new season at the start of September and league secretary Denise Pates couldn’t be happier. “We’re...A record number of teams will compete in the Cheltenham Youth Football League this season. A total of 231 will be kicking off the new season at the start of September and league secretary Denise Pates couldn’t be happier. “We’re...

Football: Shurdington Rovers relishing chance to play in top flight of Cheltenham Football League

Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Aug 2017 at 09:30

Shurdington Rovers are determined to make the most of the opportunity they have been given to rub shoulders with the big boys in the Cheltenham Football League this season. A restructuring of the league in the summer has seen them catapulted into...Shurdington Rovers are determined to make the most of the opportunity they have been given to rub shoulders with the big boys in the Cheltenham Football League this season. A restructuring of the league in the summer has seen them catapulted into...Shurdington Rovers are determined to make the most of the opportunity they have been given to rub shoulders with the big boys in the Cheltenham Football League this season. A restructuring of the league in the summer has seen them catapulted into...

Rugby Union: Cheltenham Saracens chairman Jimmy O’Shea says Gloucester Premier will be so tough this season

Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Aug 2017 at 09:10

Cheltenham Saracens are no longer the new kids on the block. For many years one of the lower ranked teams in the town, they have now established themselves in the top three behind Old Patesians and Cheltenham, with many of their supporters...Cheltenham Saracens are no longer the new kids on the block. For many years one of the lower ranked teams in the town, they have now established themselves in the top three behind Old Patesians and Cheltenham, with many of their supporters...Cheltenham Saracens are no longer the new kids on the block. For many years one of the lower ranked teams in the town, they have now established themselves in the top three behind Old Patesians and Cheltenham, with many of their supporters...

Squash: Unsung Hero: Squash coach Gary Powell has a passion for the sport

Roger Jackson Fri, 25th Aug 2017 at 09:00

Tom Ford has played squash all over the world. But ask the one-time top 60 player, who learned the game in his home-town Cheltenham, to talk about the sport he makes a living from and it is only a matter of minutes before he mentions the name Gary...Tom Ford has played squash all over the world. But ask the one-time top 60 player, who learned the game in his home-town Cheltenham, to talk about the sport he makes a living from and it is only a matter of minutes before he mentions the name Gary...Tom Ford has played squash all over the world. But ask the one-time top 60 player, who learned the game in his home-town Cheltenham, to talk about the sport he makes a living from and it is only a matter of minutes before he mentions the name Gary...

Diving: Back in the Day – Leon Taylor, Olympic diver

Football: Cheltenham Town’s players do the club proud against West Ham

Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Aug 2017 at 11:10

When asked by The Local Answer on Monday whether he’d prefer to beat West Ham or Exeter City this week, Cheltenham Town boss Gary Johnson said that if he had to choose then the three points on Saturday were his priority. Well, if his League...When asked by The Local Answer on Monday whether he’d prefer to beat West Ham or Exeter City this week, Cheltenham Town boss Gary Johnson said that if he had to choose then the three points on Saturday were his priority. Well, if his League...When asked by The Local Answer on Monday whether he’d prefer to beat West Ham or Exeter City this week, Cheltenham Town boss Gary Johnson said that if he had to choose then the three points on Saturday were his priority. Well, if his League...

Rugby Union: George Angell is hoping to be a high flier with Old Patesians

Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd Aug 2017 at 09:00

With a name like George Angell, you’d expect the 26-year-old to put his heart and soul into a club… and you wouldn’t be disappointed. The back row forward, who can also play in the centre when needed, is looking forward to being...With a name like George Angell, you’d expect the 26-year-old to put his heart and soul into a club… and you wouldn’t be disappointed. The back row forward, who can also play in the centre when needed, is looking forward to being...With a name like George Angell, you’d expect the 26-year-old to put his heart and soul into a club… and you wouldn’t be disappointed. The back row forward, who can also play in the centre when needed, is looking forward to being...

Cricket: Cheltenham turn up the promotion heat with win over Hatherley and Reddings

Contributed Tue, 22nd Aug 2017 at 12:40

Cheltenham kept the pressure on leaders Goatacre with a comfortable 122-run derby victory away to Hatherley and Reddings to stay second in the WEPL’s Premier Two Glos/Wilts division. Opener Jeremy Duncan compiled an unbeaten 118 from 170...Cheltenham kept the pressure on leaders Goatacre with a comfortable 122-run derby victory away to Hatherley and Reddings to stay second in the WEPL’s Premier Two Glos/Wilts division. Opener Jeremy Duncan compiled an unbeaten 118 from 170...Cheltenham kept the pressure on leaders Goatacre with a comfortable 122-run derby victory away to Hatherley and Reddings to stay second in the WEPL’s Premier Two Glos/Wilts division. Opener Jeremy Duncan compiled an unbeaten 118 from 170...

Football: Cheltenham Town boss Gary Johnson is revved up for West Ham cup clash

Roger Jackson Tue, 22nd Aug 2017 at 12:00

Gary Johnson has plenty of miles on the managerial clock, but the drive to succeed is still as strong as ever. Cheltenham Town’s boss, now deep into his 62nd year, is looking to steer the club into the third round of the League Cup –...Gary Johnson has plenty of miles on the managerial clock, but the drive to succeed is still as strong as ever. Cheltenham Town’s boss, now deep into his 62nd year, is looking to steer the club into the third round of the League Cup –...Gary Johnson has plenty of miles on the managerial clock, but the drive to succeed is still as strong as ever. Cheltenham Town’s boss, now deep into his 62nd year, is looking to steer the club into the third round of the League Cup –...

Running: Three Cheltenham Half Marathon runners hoping to raise £3,000

Contributed Sat, 19th Aug 2017 at 09:00

Three people who work in Cheltenham will be legging it around town at the beginning of October. Zoe Llewellyn, Kane Turley and Jess Flavin have entered the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 1st October and are hoping to raise £3,000 for...Three people who work in Cheltenham will be legging it around town at the beginning of October. Zoe Llewellyn, Kane Turley and Jess Flavin have entered the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 1st October and are hoping to raise £3,000 for...Three people who work in Cheltenham will be legging it around town at the beginning of October. Zoe Llewellyn, Kane Turley and Jess Flavin have entered the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 1st October and are hoping to raise £3,000 for...

Swimming: Marathon swimmer Ollie Wilkinson completes Catalina Channel crossing

Contributed Fri, 18th Aug 2017 at 13:50

Ollie Wilkinson is a triple crown champion. The marathon swimmer from Prestbury completed the last leg of the sport’s triple crown when he successfully swam the 20.2-mile Catalina Channel in the Pacific Ocean from Catalina Island to Los...Ollie Wilkinson is a triple crown champion. The marathon swimmer from Prestbury completed the last leg of the sport’s triple crown when he successfully swam the 20.2-mile Catalina Channel in the Pacific Ocean from Catalina Island to Los...Ollie Wilkinson is a triple crown champion. The marathon swimmer from Prestbury completed the last leg of the sport’s triple crown when he successfully swam the 20.2-mile Catalina Channel in the Pacific Ocean from Catalina Island to Los...

Running: Great Britain rowing legend James Cracknell in Cheltenham this week to promote half marathon

Contributed Mon, 14th Aug 2017 at 15:30

Double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell OBE will be in Cheltenham later this week. The Great Britain rowing legend – he also won six world championship gold medals alongside the likes of Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent – will...Double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell OBE will be in Cheltenham later this week. The Great Britain rowing legend – he also won six world championship gold medals alongside the likes of Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent – will...Double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell OBE will be in Cheltenham later this week. The Great Britain rowing legend – he also won six world championship gold medals alongside the likes of Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent – will...

Tennis: Gloucestershire ladies’ tennis captain Esther Curtis tells of her promotion delight

Contributed Mon, 14th Aug 2017 at 15:20

Esther Curtis has hailed her wonder women after Gloucestershire’s tennis ladies secured promotion to Group 5 in the Aegon Ladies’ Summer County Cup. The county captain could hardly contain her joy as Gloucestershire swept to victory in...Esther Curtis has hailed her wonder women after Gloucestershire’s tennis ladies secured promotion to Group 5 in the Aegon Ladies’ Summer County Cup. The county captain could hardly contain her joy as Gloucestershire swept to victory in...Esther Curtis has hailed her wonder women after Gloucestershire’s tennis ladies secured promotion to Group 5 in the Aegon Ladies’ Summer County Cup. The county captain could hardly contain her joy as Gloucestershire swept to victory in...