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General: Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice physios in ‘peak’ fitness challenge for charity

Contributed Tue, 29th May 2018 at 09:00

Contributed 29/05/2018

A pair of physiotherapists from Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice put their fitness levels to the test when they took on the Welsh Three Peaks challenge raising money for the charity where they...A pair of physiotherapists from Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice put their fitness levels to the test when they took on the Welsh Three Peaks challenge raising money for the charity where they work caring for local families.

Sarah Sharp, from Tewkesbury, and Becky Harris, from Thornbury, swapped their physio uniforms and...A pair of physiotherapists from Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice put their fitness levels to the test when they took on the Welsh Three Peaks challenge raising money for the charity where they work caring for local families.

Sarah Sharp, from Tewkesbury, and Becky Harris, from Thornbury, swapped their physio uniforms and clinical shoes for sun hats, fleeces and...

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Horse Racing: One-time jockey Pete Jones is part of a very impressive racing family

Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd May 2018 at 09:00

It’s well-known in footballing circles and sport in general that Teddy Sheringham named his house Camp Nou after the Barcelona stadium where he helped Manchester United win the European Cup in 1999. What is not quite so well-known is that...It’s well-known in footballing circles and sport in general that Teddy Sheringham named his house Camp Nou after the Barcelona stadium where he helped Manchester United win the European Cup in 1999. What is not quite so well-known is that...It’s well-known in footballing circles and sport in general that Teddy Sheringham named his house Camp Nou after the Barcelona stadium where he helped Manchester United win the European Cup in 1999. What is not quite so well-known is that...

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Hockey: Former Wales international Lucie Archer is heading off to Barcelona to play in the Masters World Cup

Roger Jackson Wed, 23rd May 2018 at 09:00

Lucie Archer is off to Barcelona to play hockey for 10 days at the end of July. That’s not bad for someone who gave up the sport for some 12 years and has only been back playing recreationally for the past three years or so. What makes...Lucie Archer is off to Barcelona to play hockey for 10 days at the end of July. That’s not bad for someone who gave up the sport for some 12 years and has only been back playing recreationally for the past three years or so. What makes...Lucie Archer is off to Barcelona to play hockey for 10 days at the end of July. That’s not bad for someone who gave up the sport for some 12 years and has only been back playing recreationally for the past three years or so. What makes...

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Martial Arts: Holl Prince takes part in WUMA’s ‘Battle of Britain’

Contributed Sat, 19th May 2018 at 09:00

Claire Black wants people to know how good her friend, Holl Prince, is at martial arts. So she sat down, wrote a report and sent it to The Local Answer. This is her story: Every couple of months, the World United Martial Arts federation (WUMA)...Claire Black wants people to know how good her friend, Holl Prince, is at martial arts. So she sat down, wrote a report and sent it to The Local Answer. This is her story: Every couple of months, the World United Martial Arts federation (WUMA)...Claire Black wants people to know how good her friend, Holl Prince, is at martial arts. So she sat down, wrote a report and sent it to The Local Answer. This is her story: Every couple of months, the World United Martial Arts federation (WUMA)...

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Football: Lifelong Manchester United fan Pete Stephens is hoping the Reds put on a first class show against Chelsea in FA Cup final

Roger Jackson Fri, 18th May 2018 at 12:40

Pete Stephens has been a postman for 40 years and he’s hoping that tomorrow will be another red letter. Not that he’s working tomorrow, far from it. Rather than pounding the streets of Cheltenham delivering a first class service,...Pete Stephens has been a postman for 40 years and he’s hoping that tomorrow will be another red letter. Not that he’s working tomorrow, far from it. Rather than pounding the streets of Cheltenham delivering a first class service,...Pete Stephens has been a postman for 40 years and he’s hoping that tomorrow will be another red letter. Not that he’s working tomorrow, far from it. Rather than pounding the streets of Cheltenham delivering a first class service,...

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Football: It’s 20 years to the day since that Jason Eaton goal which saw Chris Banks lift the FA Trophy for Cheltenham Town at Wembley

Roger Jackson Thu, 17th May 2018 at 11:00

It’s 20 years ago to the day since one of the great days in Cheltenham Town Football Club’s history – the day when all eyes at the old Wembley Stadium were on captain Chris Banks as he lifted the FA Trophy. Steve Cotterill’s...It’s 20 years ago to the day since one of the great days in Cheltenham Town Football Club’s history – the day when all eyes at the old Wembley Stadium were on captain Chris Banks as he lifted the FA Trophy. Steve Cotterill’s...It’s 20 years ago to the day since one of the great days in Cheltenham Town Football Club’s history – the day when all eyes at the old Wembley Stadium were on captain Chris Banks as he lifted the FA Trophy. Steve Cotterill’s...

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Cricket: Jake Cropper, 16, takes six wickets for Cheltenham 2nds

Roger Jackson Wed, 16th May 2018 at 14:20

Jake Cropper’s hard work is paying off – and Cheltenham player/coach Luke Sellers couldn’t be more pleased. Not only did the 16-year-old take six wickets for Cheltenham 2nds on Saturday, his haul also included a hat-trick. The...Jake Cropper’s hard work is paying off – and Cheltenham player/coach Luke Sellers couldn’t be more pleased. Not only did the 16-year-old take six wickets for Cheltenham 2nds on Saturday, his haul also included a hat-trick. The...Jake Cropper’s hard work is paying off – and Cheltenham player/coach Luke Sellers couldn’t be more pleased. Not only did the 16-year-old take six wickets for Cheltenham 2nds on Saturday, his haul also included a hat-trick. The...

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Football: It’s so tough for The Beeches as they lose out to FC Barometrics Reserves

Contributed Tue, 8th May 2018 at 12:10

The Beeches, who led Division Two of the Cheltenham League for much of the season, have suffered their second big disappointment in a couple of weeks. Having just been pipped to the title on goal difference by Cheltenham Civil Service Reserves,... The Beeches, who led Division Two of the Cheltenham League for much of the season, have suffered their second big disappointment in a couple of weeks. Having just been pipped to the title on goal difference by Cheltenham Civil Service Reserves,... The Beeches, who led Division Two of the Cheltenham League for much of the season, have suffered their second big disappointment in a couple of weeks. Having just been pipped to the title on goal difference by Cheltenham Civil Service Reserves,...

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General: Funeral director Julian Goodwin goes the extra mile and more for local hospice

Contributed Tue, 8th May 2018 at 08:00

Cheltenham funeral director Julian Goodwin is going the extra mile – all 1,500 of them – this year in support of his local hospice, Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. The 47-year-old is taking on an incredible list of running, cycling...Cheltenham funeral director Julian Goodwin is going the extra mile – all 1,500 of them – this year in support of his local hospice, Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. The 47-year-old is taking on an incredible list of running, cycling...Cheltenham funeral director Julian Goodwin is going the extra mile – all 1,500 of them – this year in support of his local hospice, Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. The 47-year-old is taking on an incredible list of running, cycling...

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Croquet: Cheltenham Croquet Club geared up for big day on Sunday 13th May

Roger Jackson Sun, 6th May 2018 at 09:00

If you can walk, you can play. That’s one of the key messages that Cheltenham Croquet Club chairman Adam Moliver wants to get across ahead of National Croquet Day this month. “It’s a game that can be played by people of all...If you can walk, you can play. That’s one of the key messages that Cheltenham Croquet Club chairman Adam Moliver wants to get across ahead of National Croquet Day this month. “It’s a game that can be played by people of all...If you can walk, you can play. That’s one of the key messages that Cheltenham Croquet Club chairman Adam Moliver wants to get across ahead of National Croquet Day this month. “It’s a game that can be played by people of all...

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Horse Racing: Your ‘magnificent seven’ top tips for tonight’s Hunter Chase Evening meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse

Contributed Fri, 4th May 2018 at 09:20

The Local Answer’s expert racing tipster Mike Edwards has teamed with an expert from the point-to-point/hunter chase world – Evan Lewis – to pick seven selections for tonight’s evening meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse (first...The Local Answer’s expert racing tipster Mike Edwards has teamed with an expert from the point-to-point/hunter chase world – Evan Lewis – to pick seven selections for tonight’s evening meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse (first...The Local Answer’s expert racing tipster Mike Edwards has teamed with an expert from the point-to-point/hunter chase world – Evan Lewis – to pick seven selections for tonight’s evening meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse (first...

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Football: Cheltenham Town FA Trophy heroes to return to club for Robins Trust’s special evening of celebration

Roger Jackson Wed, 2nd May 2018 at 12:30

Five players who were centre stage on one of the greatest days in Cheltenham Town’s history will be back on their old stomping ground later this month. Jason Eaton, Russell Milton, Jimmy Smith, Steve Book and Jamie Victory have all been...Five players who were centre stage on one of the greatest days in Cheltenham Town’s history will be back on their old stomping ground later this month. Jason Eaton, Russell Milton, Jimmy Smith, Steve Book and Jamie Victory have all been...Five players who were centre stage on one of the greatest days in Cheltenham Town’s history will be back on their old stomping ground later this month. Jason Eaton, Russell Milton, Jimmy Smith, Steve Book and Jamie Victory have all been...

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Football: Charlton Rovers chairman Tom Price is delighted with club’s progress

Roger Jackson Tue, 1st May 2018 at 12:30

Barring some sort of complete footballing meltdown, Charlton Rovers will secure the Northern Senior League Division One title for the first time in their history on Saturday. The go-ahead club would have to lose their final game of the season...Barring some sort of complete footballing meltdown, Charlton Rovers will secure the Northern Senior League Division One title for the first time in their history on Saturday. The go-ahead club would have to lose their final game of the season...Barring some sort of complete footballing meltdown, Charlton Rovers will secure the Northern Senior League Division One title for the first time in their history on Saturday. The go-ahead club would have to lose their final game of the season...

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General: Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice physios in ‘peak’ fitness challenge for charity

Horse Racing: One-time jockey Pete Jones is part of a very impressive racing family

Hockey: Former Wales international Lucie Archer is heading off to Barcelona to play in the Masters World Cup

Martial Arts: Holl Prince takes part in WUMA’s ‘Battle of Britain’

Football: Lifelong Manchester United fan Pete Stephens is hoping the Reds put on a first class show against Chelsea in FA Cup final

Football: It’s 20 years to the day since that Jason Eaton goal which saw Chris Banks lift the FA Trophy for Cheltenham Town at Wembley

Cricket: Jake Cropper, 16, takes six wickets for Cheltenham 2nds

Football: It’s so tough for The Beeches as they lose out to FC Barometrics Reserves

General: Funeral director Julian Goodwin goes the extra mile and more for local hospice

Croquet: Cheltenham Croquet Club geared up for big day on Sunday 13th May

Horse Racing: Your ‘magnificent seven’ top tips for tonight’s Hunter Chase Evening meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse

Football: Cheltenham Town FA Trophy heroes to return to club for Robins Trust’s special evening of celebration

Football: Charlton Rovers chairman Tom Price is delighted with club’s progress