Sport

Tennis: Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club are proud of their heritage

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Jun 2019 at 09:00

Federer, Nadal, Serena, strawberries and cream – it’s the time of year when tennis is centre stage on the English sporting calendar with this year’s Wimbledon getting under way on Monday 1st July. Wimbledon, of course, is the only...Federer, Nadal, Serena, strawberries and cream – it’s the time of year when tennis is centre stage on the English sporting calendar with this year’s Wimbledon getting under way on Monday 1st July. Wimbledon, of course, is the only...Federer, Nadal, Serena, strawberries and cream – it’s the time of year when tennis is centre stage on the English sporting calendar with this year’s Wimbledon getting under way on Monday 1st July. Wimbledon, of course, is the only...

Football: Fintan Football Club are looking ahead with optimism

Roger Jackson Thu, 27th Jun 2019 at 09:00

Cricket’s World Cup is still in full flow, The Open golf championship is still two or three weeks away and this year’s Wimbledon is only just about to start. All three are top events of course but while thousands of people around...Cricket’s World Cup is still in full flow, The Open golf championship is still two or three weeks away and this year’s Wimbledon is only just about to start. All three are top events of course but while thousands of people around...Cricket’s World Cup is still in full flow, The Open golf championship is still two or three weeks away and this year’s Wimbledon is only just about to start. All three are top events of course but while thousands of people around...

Cricket: Gloucestershire delight as Andrew Tye to rejoin club for Vitality Blast campaign

Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jun 2019 at 10:00

Andrew Tye will be returning to Gloucestershire for the Vitality Blast in 2019. The 32-year-old will be a familiar face to Gloucestershire supporters after impressing in the T20 competition in 2016 and 2018. “I'm delighted to be returning to...Andrew Tye will be returning to Gloucestershire for the Vitality Blast in 2019. The 32-year-old will be a familiar face to Gloucestershire supporters after impressing in the T20 competition in 2016 and 2018. “I'm delighted to be returning to...Andrew Tye will be returning to Gloucestershire for the Vitality Blast in 2019. The 32-year-old will be a familiar face to Gloucestershire supporters after impressing in the T20 competition in 2016 and 2018. “I'm delighted to be returning to...

Rugby Union: Back in the day: John Berry - Cheltenham, Stroud, Old Patesians

Rugby League: All Golds find it tough going against Torfaen Tigers

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Jun 2019 at 14:30

The All Golds slipped to a 38-10 Southern Conference defeat at Torfaen Tigers despite an opening 20 minutes that saw the visitors in the ascendancy for significant periods. However, poor execution and decision-making led to a cluster of try-scoring...The All Golds slipped to a 38-10 Southern Conference defeat at Torfaen Tigers despite an opening 20 minutes that saw the visitors in the ascendancy for significant periods. However, poor execution and decision-making led to a cluster of try-scoring...The All Golds slipped to a 38-10 Southern Conference defeat at Torfaen Tigers despite an opening 20 minutes that saw the visitors in the ascendancy for significant periods. However, poor execution and decision-making led to a cluster of try-scoring...

Cricket: Gloucestershire delight as Benny Howell extends contract

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Jun 2019 at 13:00

Gloucestershire all-rounder Benny Howell has extended his contract for three years meaning he will stay at the club until the end of the 2022 season. “Ultimately my goal is to be successful in a successful team,” Howell said. “I...Gloucestershire all-rounder Benny Howell has extended his contract for three years meaning he will stay at the club until the end of the 2022 season. “Ultimately my goal is to be successful in a successful team,” Howell said. “I...Gloucestershire all-rounder Benny Howell has extended his contract for three years meaning he will stay at the club until the end of the 2022 season. “Ultimately my goal is to be successful in a successful team,” Howell said. “I...

Cricket: The Cheltenham Festival is such a great experience, says Gloucestershire captain Chris Dent

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Jun 2019 at 09:00

Chris Dent may be Gloucestershire’s captain and a top opening batsman, but in many ways he’s just like everyone else because he loves the Cheltenham Cricket Festival. This year the Festival runs from Monday 15th July to Sunday 28th July...Chris Dent may be Gloucestershire’s captain and a top opening batsman, but in many ways he’s just like everyone else because he loves the Cheltenham Cricket Festival. This year the Festival runs from Monday 15th July to Sunday 28th July...Chris Dent may be Gloucestershire’s captain and a top opening batsman, but in many ways he’s just like everyone else because he loves the Cheltenham Cricket Festival. This year the Festival runs from Monday 15th July to Sunday 28th July...

Cycling: It’s all systems go for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court’s charity cycle event this Sunday

Roger Jackson Fri, 21st Jun 2019 at 12:10

Hundreds of cyclists from across the county and further afield are gearing up for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court’s charity cycle event on Sunday. The event, which is one the of longest running and best loved charity cycle rides in the Cotswolds,...Hundreds of cyclists from across the county and further afield are gearing up for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court’s charity cycle event on Sunday. The event, which is one the of longest running and best loved charity cycle rides in the Cotswolds,...Hundreds of cyclists from across the county and further afield are gearing up for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court’s charity cycle event on Sunday. The event, which is one the of longest running and best loved charity cycle rides in the Cotswolds,...

Cricket: Hatherley and Reddings are hoping to push on as Tewkesbury come calling

Roger Jackson Fri, 21st Jun 2019 at 11:50

If ever a team wanted the sun to shine it’s surely Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club. After winning their opening five games in the Gloucestershire Division of the West of England Cricket League, their flagship team have seen their last...If ever a team wanted the sun to shine it’s surely Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club. After winning their opening five games in the Gloucestershire Division of the West of England Cricket League, their flagship team have seen their last...If ever a team wanted the sun to shine it’s surely Hatherley and Reddings Cricket Club. After winning their opening five games in the Gloucestershire Division of the West of England Cricket League, their flagship team have seen their last...

Snooker: World Grand Prix snooker returns to Cheltenham Racecourse

Roger Jackson Thu, 20th Jun 2019 at 16:20

Snooker’s top stars will be back at Cheltenham Racecourse next February for the Coral World Grand Prix, which was staged for the first time earlier this year. The prestigious tournament, which brings together 32 of the world’s best...Snooker’s top stars will be back at Cheltenham Racecourse next February for the Coral World Grand Prix, which was staged for the first time earlier this year. The prestigious tournament, which brings together 32 of the world’s best...Snooker’s top stars will be back at Cheltenham Racecourse next February for the Coral World Grand Prix, which was staged for the first time earlier this year. The prestigious tournament, which brings together 32 of the world’s best...

Football: Cheltenham Town to launch new League Two season at Leyton Orient

Roger Jackson Thu, 20th Jun 2019 at 10:30

Cheltenham Town will begin their first full campaign under manager Michael Duff at Leyton Orient. The League Two fixtures for the 2019/20 season were released today and Duff’s men will head to east London on Saturday 3rd August. Seven days...Cheltenham Town will begin their first full campaign under manager Michael Duff at Leyton Orient. The League Two fixtures for the 2019/20 season were released today and Duff’s men will head to east London on Saturday 3rd August. Seven days...Cheltenham Town will begin their first full campaign under manager Michael Duff at Leyton Orient. The League Two fixtures for the 2019/20 season were released today and Duff’s men will head to east London on Saturday 3rd August. Seven days...

Cricket: Table-topping Gloucestershire Under-15 Girls turn on the style

Roger Jackson Wed, 19th Jun 2019 at 14:00

Gloucestershire Under 15 Girls v Wales Under 15 Girls (at Dumbleton CC) ECB Women’s U15 County Championship – A Division, Group 4 Wales 130 all out (32.1 overs) Gloucestershire 61-3 (10 overs) Gloucestershire won by 7 wickets... Gloucestershire Under 15 Girls v Wales Under 15 Girls (at Dumbleton CC) ECB Women’s U15 County Championship – A Division, Group 4 Wales 130 all out (32.1 overs) Gloucestershire 61-3 (10 overs) Gloucestershire won by 7 wickets... Gloucestershire Under 15 Girls v Wales Under 15 Girls (at Dumbleton CC) ECB Women’s U15 County Championship – A Division, Group 4 Wales 130 all out (32.1 overs) Gloucestershire 61-3 (10 overs) Gloucestershire won by 7 wickets...

Cricket: New Gloucestershire County League T20 Blast kicks off on Sunday

Roger Jackson Tue, 18th Jun 2019 at 15:20

The brand new Greene King IPA Gloucestershire County League T20 Blast kicks off on Sunday with 22 teams eager to make their mark. The sides have been placed in three geographic groups with the table-toppers set to qualify for a round-robin finals...The brand new Greene King IPA Gloucestershire County League T20 Blast kicks off on Sunday with 22 teams eager to make their mark. The sides have been placed in three geographic groups with the table-toppers set to qualify for a round-robin finals...The brand new Greene King IPA Gloucestershire County League T20 Blast kicks off on Sunday with 22 teams eager to make their mark. The sides have been placed in three geographic groups with the table-toppers set to qualify for a round-robin finals...

Cricket: Gloucestershire announce major fundraising event at the Bristol County Ground

Roger Jackson Mon, 17th Jun 2019 at 14:30

Gloucestershire in partnership with Bristol charity Rainbow @ Grief Encounter will be holding a major fundraising event on Sunday 4thAugust, known as ‘Rainbow Day’. The Twenty20 fixture against Sussex at the Bristol County Ground will...Gloucestershire in partnership with Bristol charity Rainbow @ Grief Encounter will be holding a major fundraising event on Sunday 4thAugust, known as ‘Rainbow Day’. The Twenty20 fixture against Sussex at the Bristol County Ground will...Gloucestershire in partnership with Bristol charity Rainbow @ Grief Encounter will be holding a major fundraising event on Sunday 4thAugust, known as ‘Rainbow Day’. The Twenty20 fixture against Sussex at the Bristol County Ground will...