Sport

Rugby Union: Old Centralians fired up for Old Patesians challenge

Roger Jackson Wed, 29th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Two unbeaten records are at stake when Old Patesians travel to Old Centralians on Saturday. While it’s well documented that table-topping Pats have swept everything before them in South West One East this season – they travel to...Two unbeaten records are at stake when Old Patesians travel to Old Centralians on Saturday. While it’s well documented that table-topping Pats have swept everything before them in South West One East this season – they travel to...Two unbeaten records are at stake when Old Patesians travel to Old Centralians on Saturday. While it’s well documented that table-topping Pats have swept everything before them in South West One East this season – they travel to...

General: Rev Robert Pestell to take part in December Daily Dash in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Contributed Tue, 28th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Christmas is a busy time of year for members of the clergy, and for one local chaplain it will be even more so, committing to run three miles every single day throughout December including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Rev Robert Pestell, who is...Christmas is a busy time of year for members of the clergy, and for one local chaplain it will be even more so, committing to run three miles every single day throughout December including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Rev Robert Pestell, who is...Christmas is a busy time of year for members of the clergy, and for one local chaplain it will be even more so, committing to run three miles every single day throughout December including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Rev Robert Pestell, who is...

Football: Tewkesbury Town lose ground on Cheltenham Civil Service in race for top spot in Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 15:10

While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...

Rugby Union: It’s a privilege to be playing rugby at my age, says nearly 68-year-old Steve Yiend

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...

Rugby Union: James Stickland is loving CrossFit as much as he loved rugby

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...

General: How sport and music came together as Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and The Who were star turns at the Blue Moon in Cheltenham

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Mike Edwards has led a secret life. Not in a mischievious way, you understand, but the man who is widely known around the county for his involvement in sport is not just a one-trick pony. “Not at all,” he laughed. “Everybody...Mike Edwards has led a secret life. Not in a mischievious way, you understand, but the man who is widely known around the county for his involvement in sport is not just a one-trick pony. “Not at all,” he laughed. “Everybody...Mike Edwards has led a secret life. Not in a mischievious way, you understand, but the man who is widely known around the county for his involvement in sport is not just a one-trick pony. “Not at all,” he laughed. “Everybody...

General: Starlight Hike walkers raise £55,500 for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Contributed Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Walkers have reached for the stars with their fundraising efforts for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, raising a staggering £55,500 following last month’s Starlight Hike – A Night to Remember. This could pay for 18 hospice...Walkers have reached for the stars with their fundraising efforts for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, raising a staggering £55,500 following last month’s Starlight Hike – A Night to Remember. This could pay for 18 hospice...Walkers have reached for the stars with their fundraising efforts for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, raising a staggering £55,500 following last month’s Starlight Hike – A Night to Remember. This could pay for 18 hospice...

Football: We’re ready for Forest Green test, says Cheltenham Town assistant boss Russell Milton

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00

Russell Milton is predicting a “fiery affair” when Cheltenham Town head to Forest Green for the first ever clash between the two clubs in the Football League. Cheltenham’s point in the 0-0 draw against Cambridge United on Tuesday...Russell Milton is predicting a “fiery affair” when Cheltenham Town head to Forest Green for the first ever clash between the two clubs in the Football League. Cheltenham’s point in the 0-0 draw against Cambridge United on Tuesday...Russell Milton is predicting a “fiery affair” when Cheltenham Town head to Forest Green for the first ever clash between the two clubs in the Football League. Cheltenham’s point in the 0-0 draw against Cambridge United on Tuesday...

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Swimming: Cheltenham Synchronised Swimming Club are flying high

Gemma Drew Tue, 21st Nov 2017 at 10:00

Barely rippling the water, synchronised swimmers move with what seems like effortless grace. It is in fact very difficult to keep the ripples at bay, with a lot of hard-work going on under the surface. Synchro offers “something a little...Barely rippling the water, synchronised swimmers move with what seems like effortless grace. It is in fact very difficult to keep the ripples at bay, with a lot of hard-work going on under the surface. Synchro offers “something a little...Barely rippling the water, synchronised swimmers move with what seems like effortless grace. It is in fact very difficult to keep the ripples at bay, with a lot of hard-work going on under the surface. Synchro offers “something a little...

Football: Lewis Driscoll and Stu Midwinter on target as Cheltenham Civil Service go marching on

Contributed Mon, 20th Nov 2017 at 09:00

There appears to be no stopping Cheltenham Civil Service. They strengthened their position at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham Football League, sponsored by Bristol Street Motors Cheltenham Ford, with a 3-2 win at Upton Town. Upton went...There appears to be no stopping Cheltenham Civil Service. They strengthened their position at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham Football League, sponsored by Bristol Street Motors Cheltenham Ford, with a 3-2 win at Upton Town. Upton went...There appears to be no stopping Cheltenham Civil Service. They strengthened their position at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham Football League, sponsored by Bristol Street Motors Cheltenham Ford, with a 3-2 win at Upton Town. Upton went...

Football: Cheltenham Civil Service hit six of the best

Contributed Mon, 13th Nov 2017 at 11:50

The Cheltenham League was back on centre stage this weekend after the previous week’s County Cup action, writes Rob Morrison. And there was certainly plenty to enjoy in Division One with high-flying Cheltenham Civil Service taking on...The Cheltenham League was back on centre stage this weekend after the previous week’s County Cup action, writes Rob Morrison. And there was certainly plenty to enjoy in Division One with high-flying Cheltenham Civil Service taking on...The Cheltenham League was back on centre stage this weekend after the previous week’s County Cup action, writes Rob Morrison. And there was certainly plenty to enjoy in Division One with high-flying Cheltenham Civil Service taking on...