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Tennis: Felicity Thomas would love chance to play in next year’s Friendship Cup

Roger Jackson Tue, 31st Oct 2017 at 09:00

Felicity Thomas has played tennis all over the world. She has just returned from Orlando in Florida where she played for Great Britain’s over-75s in the World Super Seniors Team Championships. And although she is almost as well travelled... Felicity Thomas has played tennis all over the world. She has just returned from Orlando in Florida where she played for Great Britain’s over-75s in the World Super Seniors Team Championships. And although she is almost as well travelled... Felicity Thomas has played tennis all over the world. She has just returned from Orlando in Florida where she played for Great Britain’s over-75s in the World Super Seniors Team Championships. And although she is almost as well travelled...

Walking: Starlight Hike organisers blown away by support for 10k charity walk

Contributed Tue, 31st Oct 2017 at 09:00

More than 500 people took to the streets of Cheltenham in a 10k walk under the stars for the only inpatient unit hospice in the county. Despite Storm Brian tearing through the county earlier that day, 523 walkers bravely took to the streets in...More than 500 people took to the streets of Cheltenham in a 10k walk under the stars for the only inpatient unit hospice in the county. Despite Storm Brian tearing through the county earlier that day, 523 walkers bravely took to the streets in...More than 500 people took to the streets of Cheltenham in a 10k walk under the stars for the only inpatient unit hospice in the county. Despite Storm Brian tearing through the county earlier that day, 523 walkers bravely took to the streets in...

Football: Cheltenham Civil Service bounce back to form with win over Newton

Contributed Mon, 30th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Not one but two 100 per cent records were lost nine days ago as Tewkesbury Road was a far from happy home for Cheltenham Civil Service, as their first and reserve teams both tasted defeat for the first time in the league, writes Rob Morrison. There...Not one but two 100 per cent records were lost nine days ago as Tewkesbury Road was a far from happy home for Cheltenham Civil Service, as their first and reserve teams both tasted defeat for the first time in the league, writes Rob Morrison. There...Not one but two 100 per cent records were lost nine days ago as Tewkesbury Road was a far from happy home for Cheltenham Civil Service, as their first and reserve teams both tasted defeat for the first time in the league, writes Rob Morrison. There...

Golf: Rising Star: Matt Bell, Lilley Brook Golf Club

Skittles: Father and Son: Roger and Mark Hope, Norwood Arms A skittles team

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Try ringing Roger Hope on a weekday night and he’s not the easiest bloke to get hold of. That’s because he’s either playing skittles for Norwood Arms A in Division Two of the Cheltenham League or taking his wife Valerie, who plays...Try ringing Roger Hope on a weekday night and he’s not the easiest bloke to get hold of. That’s because he’s either playing skittles for Norwood Arms A in Division Two of the Cheltenham League or taking his wife Valerie, who plays...Try ringing Roger Hope on a weekday night and he’s not the easiest bloke to get hold of. That’s because he’s either playing skittles for Norwood Arms A in Division Two of the Cheltenham League or taking his wife Valerie, who plays...

Football: Eagle Star footballers roll back the years

Roger Jackson Tue, 24th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Eagle Star footballers from yesteryear turned back the clock for a special reunion. The gathering place at Eagle Star’s old clubhouse in Quat Goose Lane – now called Seasons – and anyone who played for the club before 1990 was...Eagle Star footballers from yesteryear turned back the clock for a special reunion. The gathering place at Eagle Star’s old clubhouse in Quat Goose Lane – now called Seasons – and anyone who played for the club before 1990 was...Eagle Star footballers from yesteryear turned back the clock for a special reunion. The gathering place at Eagle Star’s old clubhouse in Quat Goose Lane – now called Seasons – and anyone who played for the club before 1990 was...

Football: Newton stun leaders Cheltenham Civil Service with 3-1 win

Contributed Mon, 23rd Oct 2017 at 09:00

It was back to league action this weekend as teams in the Cheltenham League and the big match in Division One saw leaders Cheltenham Civil Service, who started the day six from six, look to protect their perfect league record against third-placed...It was back to league action this weekend as teams in the Cheltenham League and the big match in Division One saw leaders Cheltenham Civil Service, who started the day six from six, look to protect their perfect league record against third-placed...It was back to league action this weekend as teams in the Cheltenham League and the big match in Division One saw leaders Cheltenham Civil Service, who started the day six from six, look to protect their perfect league record against third-placed...

Rugby Union: Old Patesians chase a magnificent seven against Banbury

Roger Jackson Fri, 20th Oct 2017 at 08:00

Old Patesians go into tomorrow’s top-of-the-table clash against Banbury knowing that a win would cement their place in pole position in South West One East. A victory would also make it a magnificent seven after a quickfire start to the...Old Patesians go into tomorrow’s top-of-the-table clash against Banbury knowing that a win would cement their place in pole position in South West One East. A victory would also make it a magnificent seven after a quickfire start to the...Old Patesians go into tomorrow’s top-of-the-table clash against Banbury knowing that a win would cement their place in pole position in South West One East. A victory would also make it a magnificent seven after a quickfire start to the...

Football: Cheltenham League footballers do their bit for charity

Contributed Mon, 16th Oct 2017 at 12:30

The beautiful game was seen in its very best light over the weekend as the Cheltenham Football League took a break from league action, and hosted a number of charities cup and trophy matches, writes Rob Morrison. Last season the league, sponsored...The beautiful game was seen in its very best light over the weekend as the Cheltenham Football League took a break from league action, and hosted a number of charities cup and trophy matches, writes Rob Morrison. Last season the league, sponsored...The beautiful game was seen in its very best light over the weekend as the Cheltenham Football League took a break from league action, and hosted a number of charities cup and trophy matches, writes Rob Morrison. Last season the league, sponsored...

Rugby Union: More than £7,000 raised for very special causes at Cheltenham Tigers

Roger Jackson Fri, 13th Oct 2017 at 15:10

An “exceptional” £4,600 was raised for Motor Neurone Disease Association on a day of big emotion at Cheltenham Tigers. Cheltenham’s former player Mike Crisp was diagnosed with MND in October last year and a game between...An “exceptional” £4,600 was raised for Motor Neurone Disease Association on a day of big emotion at Cheltenham Tigers. Cheltenham’s former player Mike Crisp was diagnosed with MND in October last year and a game between...An “exceptional” £4,600 was raised for Motor Neurone Disease Association on a day of big emotion at Cheltenham Tigers. Cheltenham’s former player Mike Crisp was diagnosed with MND in October last year and a game between...

Cricket: Montpellier Cricket Club hit rivals for six as they celebrate title-winning debut season

Roger Jackson Tue, 10th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Cricket buffs will know that Marylebone Cricket Club – better known as the MCC – were founded in 1787, moved to Lord’s 27 years later and own the most famous cricket ground in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of cricket...Cricket buffs will know that Marylebone Cricket Club – better known as the MCC – were founded in 1787, moved to Lord’s 27 years later and own the most famous cricket ground in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of cricket...Cricket buffs will know that Marylebone Cricket Club – better known as the MCC – were founded in 1787, moved to Lord’s 27 years later and own the most famous cricket ground in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of cricket...

Football: England Manager Gareth Southgate congratulates Leckhampton Rovers Football Club on their funding success

Roger Jackson Mon, 9th Oct 2017 at 09:00

Leckhampton Rovers Football Club are celebrating after being awarded a £4,500 Grow the Game grant, something that has attracted praise from England manager Gareth Southgate. The grant, which will provide a boost to grassroots football in...Leckhampton Rovers Football Club are celebrating after being awarded a £4,500 Grow the Game grant, something that has attracted praise from England manager Gareth Southgate. The grant, which will provide a boost to grassroots football in...Leckhampton Rovers Football Club are celebrating after being awarded a £4,500 Grow the Game grant, something that has attracted praise from England manager Gareth Southgate. The grant, which will provide a boost to grassroots football in...

Football: Connor Hart hits hat-trick as Cheltenham Civil Service march on

Contributed Mon, 9th Oct 2017 at 09:00

A 3-2 defeat of Dowty Dynamos coupled with a surprise loss for Andoversford saw Cheltenham Civil Service open up a five-point lead at the top of Division One with just five games played, writes Rob Morrison. While many of their rivals were in...A 3-2 defeat of Dowty Dynamos coupled with a surprise loss for Andoversford saw Cheltenham Civil Service open up a five-point lead at the top of Division One with just five games played, writes Rob Morrison. While many of their rivals were in...A 3-2 defeat of Dowty Dynamos coupled with a surprise loss for Andoversford saw Cheltenham Civil Service open up a five-point lead at the top of Division One with just five games played, writes Rob Morrison. While many of their rivals were in...

General: Sir Geoff Hurst to take part in Memory Walk in support of three of England’s 1966 World Cup heroes

Contributed Sat, 7th Oct 2017 at 09:00

England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst will be putting his best foot forward for a cause very close to his heart tomorrow. He is joining forces with Alzheimer’s Society to tackle dementia in support of his fellow 1966 World Cup heroes who...England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst will be putting his best foot forward for a cause very close to his heart tomorrow. He is joining forces with Alzheimer’s Society to tackle dementia in support of his fellow 1966 World Cup heroes who...England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst will be putting his best foot forward for a cause very close to his heart tomorrow. He is joining forces with Alzheimer’s Society to tackle dementia in support of his fellow 1966 World Cup heroes who...