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...

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: 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...

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...

Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo player Michael Thomas is ‘amazing’, says his dad Martyn

Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo star Sam Legge inspired to take up the sport by his brother Adam

Bowls: Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s four-day party to mark 90 years

Roger Jackson Tue, 23rd May 2017 at 11:00

Four days of celebrations to mark Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s 90th anniversary got off to a flying start - and they kept on getting better and better. The party began on Thursday evening with a six-rink showpiece occasion against North... Four days of celebrations to mark Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s 90th anniversary got off to a flying start - and they kept on getting better and better. The party began on Thursday evening with a six-rink showpiece occasion against North... Four days of celebrations to mark Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s 90th anniversary got off to a flying start - and they kept on getting better and better. The party began on Thursday evening with a six-rink showpiece occasion against North...

Rugby Union: Zac France’s charity match against the Gloucester Cherry Pickers raises £1,000

Rugby Union: Terry Fanolua set to play for Cherry Pickers in Zac France’s charity rugby match

Roger Jackson Fri, 19th May 2017 at 12:00

Some golden oldies from Gloucester’s glorious past will be digging out their gumshields for a special charity match at the Prince of Wales Stadium tomorrow. Scrum-half Laurie Beck will captain the Gloucester Cherry Pickers when they play Zac...Some golden oldies from Gloucester’s glorious past will be digging out their gumshields for a special charity match at the Prince of Wales Stadium tomorrow. Scrum-half Laurie Beck will captain the Gloucester Cherry Pickers when they play Zac...Some golden oldies from Gloucester’s glorious past will be digging out their gumshields for a special charity match at the Prince of Wales Stadium tomorrow. Scrum-half Laurie Beck will captain the Gloucester Cherry Pickers when they play Zac...

Water Polo: Cheltenham’s water polo players reach semi-final of British Championship

Hockey: Cheltenham Hockey Club youngsters have done us proud, says Phil Robson

Roger Jackson Thu, 18th May 2017 at 12:00

Cheltenham Hockey Club just missed out on a unique treble at Olympic Park. The club’s under-14s had headed to London looking to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship title and at the same time add to the club’s success on... Cheltenham Hockey Club just missed out on a unique treble at Olympic Park. The club’s under-14s had headed to London looking to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship title and at the same time add to the club’s success on... Cheltenham Hockey Club just missed out on a unique treble at Olympic Park. The club’s under-14s had headed to London looking to retain their England Hockey Clubs Championship title and at the same time add to the club’s success on...