Sport

Athletics: Unsung Hero: Elliot Prince, Cheltenham Harriers

General: Rising Star: Lawrence Tracey, Trojans Freefighters, mixed martial arts

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00

If you’ve been educated at Cheltenham College there’s every chance that post-university you’ll land yourself a job in one of the top professions – a doctor, a dentist, a stockbroker… or perhaps even a job in the media!...If you’ve been educated at Cheltenham College there’s every chance that post-university you’ll land yourself a job in one of the top professions – a doctor, a dentist, a stockbroker… or perhaps even a job in the media!...If you’ve been educated at Cheltenham College there’s every chance that post-university you’ll land yourself a job in one of the top professions – a doctor, a dentist, a stockbroker… or perhaps even a job in the media!...

Running: Conor Graham is driving force behind Cheltenham Running Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2017 at 09:00

Talk to Conor Graham for a few minutes and one of the things that strike you immediately, apart from his New Zealand accent, is his passion for running. The fitness coach, who founded Cheltenham Running Club in 2013, has a strength and conditioning...Talk to Conor Graham for a few minutes and one of the things that strike you immediately, apart from his New Zealand accent, is his passion for running. The fitness coach, who founded Cheltenham Running Club in 2013, has a strength and conditioning...Talk to Conor Graham for a few minutes and one of the things that strike you immediately, apart from his New Zealand accent, is his passion for running. The fitness coach, who founded Cheltenham Running Club in 2013, has a strength and conditioning...

Running: Fancy going for a Boxing Day run at Cheltenham Racecourse?

Roger Jackson Tue, 19th Dec 2017 at 09:00

Fancy running off a bit of that Christmas turkey next week? If the answer is ‘yes’, then sign up for the Boxing Day Challenge which this year is being organised by Elliot Prince of Cheltenham Harriers. The event, which takes place at...Fancy running off a bit of that Christmas turkey next week? If the answer is ‘yes’, then sign up for the Boxing Day Challenge which this year is being organised by Elliot Prince of Cheltenham Harriers. The event, which takes place at...Fancy running off a bit of that Christmas turkey next week? If the answer is ‘yes’, then sign up for the Boxing Day Challenge which this year is being organised by Elliot Prince of Cheltenham Harriers. The event, which takes place at...

Football: Cheltenham Civil Service’s cup win is a statement of intent

Contributed Mon, 18th Dec 2017 at 10:30

A new competition sprang into life in the Cheltenham Football League at the weekend. The new-look Senior Charities Cup is the first all-division cup competition in the recent history of the league, which is sponsored by Bristol Street Motors...A new competition sprang into life in the Cheltenham Football League at the weekend. The new-look Senior Charities Cup is the first all-division cup competition in the recent history of the league, which is sponsored by Bristol Street Motors...A new competition sprang into life in the Cheltenham Football League at the weekend. The new-look Senior Charities Cup is the first all-division cup competition in the recent history of the league, which is sponsored by Bristol Street Motors...

Hockey: Lansdown Hockey Club are hitting new heights

Gemma Drew Sat, 16th Dec 2017 at 09:00

Being the first hockey club in Gloucestershire to achieve England Hockey’s new ClubMark accreditation is definitely something to be proud about, and Lansdown Hockey Club have just done it. “It puts the parents’ minds at rest that...Being the first hockey club in Gloucestershire to achieve England Hockey’s new ClubMark accreditation is definitely something to be proud about, and Lansdown Hockey Club have just done it. “It puts the parents’ minds at rest that...Being the first hockey club in Gloucestershire to achieve England Hockey’s new ClubMark accreditation is definitely something to be proud about, and Lansdown Hockey Club have just done it. “It puts the parents’ minds at rest that...

Tennis: Congratulations are in order for two members of East Glos Club

Gemma Drew Fri, 15th Dec 2017 at 12:20

Junior member of East Glos Club Aaron Osmond, aged 16, has had a phenomenal run of successes since August. Amazingly, in his last 31 singles matches in grade three tournaments he has lost just one match. Aaron’s success just keeps going...Junior member of East Glos Club Aaron Osmond, aged 16, has had a phenomenal run of successes since August. Amazingly, in his last 31 singles matches in grade three tournaments he has lost just one match. Aaron’s success just keeps going...Junior member of East Glos Club Aaron Osmond, aged 16, has had a phenomenal run of successes since August. Amazingly, in his last 31 singles matches in grade three tournaments he has lost just one match. Aaron’s success just keeps going...

Water Polo: Why I’m so proud of my dad John Spicer – by Ashley Spicer

Roger Jackson Wed, 13th Dec 2017 at 11:40

It almost goes without saying that most dads are proud of their sons. It goes with the territory. Most boys are pretty proud of their fathers too, although that is often shown in less obvious ways. So it’s refreshing when someone gets in...It almost goes without saying that most dads are proud of their sons. It goes with the territory. Most boys are pretty proud of their fathers too, although that is often shown in less obvious ways. So it’s refreshing when someone gets in...It almost goes without saying that most dads are proud of their sons. It goes with the territory. Most boys are pretty proud of their fathers too, although that is often shown in less obvious ways. So it’s refreshing when someone gets in...

Football: Bishop’s Cleeve hit top form with four-goal salute in Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 11th Dec 2017 at 11:00

It was a chance for the chasing teams to play catch up the previous weekend while the Division One leaders Cheltenham Civil Service were in County Cup action. With three games in hand on Service at kick off, both Upton Town and Tewkesbury Town...It was a chance for the chasing teams to play catch up the previous weekend while the Division One leaders Cheltenham Civil Service were in County Cup action. With three games in hand on Service at kick off, both Upton Town and Tewkesbury Town...It was a chance for the chasing teams to play catch up the previous weekend while the Division One leaders Cheltenham Civil Service were in County Cup action. With three games in hand on Service at kick off, both Upton Town and Tewkesbury Town...

Archery: Deer Park Archers hit the heights in spectacular show

Gemma Drew Sat, 9th Dec 2017 at 09:00

Many people’s weekends consist of relaxing and spending time with friends and family. This is not the case for the members of Deer Park Archers. Roger Crang, the club’s development officer, described the previous weekend as one where...Many people’s weekends consist of relaxing and spending time with friends and family. This is not the case for the members of Deer Park Archers. Roger Crang, the club’s development officer, described the previous weekend as one where...Many people’s weekends consist of relaxing and spending time with friends and family. This is not the case for the members of Deer Park Archers. Roger Crang, the club’s development officer, described the previous weekend as one where...

Squash: Old Pats squash players in new year challenge to raise money for defibrillator

Roger Jackson Sat, 9th Dec 2017 at 09:00

Squash players at the Old Patesians Club would be well advised not to overdo the Christmas and new year celebrations. That’s because for seven days from day one of 2018 they will be taking part in a series of sponsored challenges to raise...Squash players at the Old Patesians Club would be well advised not to overdo the Christmas and new year celebrations. That’s because for seven days from day one of 2018 they will be taking part in a series of sponsored challenges to raise...Squash players at the Old Patesians Club would be well advised not to overdo the Christmas and new year celebrations. That’s because for seven days from day one of 2018 they will be taking part in a series of sponsored challenges to raise...

Football: Tewkesbury Town hit a magnificent seven in Division one of Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 4th Dec 2017 at 11:30

Tewkesbury Town had a chance to close the gap on runaway leaders Cheltenham Civil Service and they took their opportunity in style, writes Rob Morrison. They thumped Shurdington Rovers 7-1 and now trail Service – who were in County Cup action...Tewkesbury Town had a chance to close the gap on runaway leaders Cheltenham Civil Service and they took their opportunity in style, writes Rob Morrison. They thumped Shurdington Rovers 7-1 and now trail Service – who were in County Cup action...Tewkesbury Town had a chance to close the gap on runaway leaders Cheltenham Civil Service and they took their opportunity in style, writes Rob Morrison. They thumped Shurdington Rovers 7-1 and now trail Service – who were in County Cup action...

Netball: Old Chelts juniors are on the ball

Gemma Drew Sat, 2nd Dec 2017 at 09:00

Old Chelts Netball Club have had many successes over the years. But now it’s time to hand over to the juniors! “In the last few years the club have had a waiting list of players wishing to join our junior club groups,” says...Old Chelts Netball Club have had many successes over the years. But now it’s time to hand over to the juniors! “In the last few years the club have had a waiting list of players wishing to join our junior club groups,” says...Old Chelts Netball Club have had many successes over the years. But now it’s time to hand over to the juniors! “In the last few years the club have had a waiting list of players wishing to join our junior club groups,” says...