Sport

Running: Cheltenham Harriers runner Richard Dare will be dressed to impress for Cheltenham Half Marathon

Roger Jackson Wed, 27th Sep 2017 at 09:00

Richard Dare will be wearing his Sunday best on 1st October. And no, he’s not going to a christening or a posh nibbles and drinks party at one of those fancy houses in the Cotswolds. He is, in fact, taking part in the Cheltenham Half...Richard Dare will be wearing his Sunday best on 1st October. And no, he’s not going to a christening or a posh nibbles and drinks party at one of those fancy houses in the Cotswolds. He is, in fact, taking part in the Cheltenham Half...Richard Dare will be wearing his Sunday best on 1st October. And no, he’s not going to a christening or a posh nibbles and drinks party at one of those fancy houses in the Cotswolds. He is, in fact, taking part in the Cheltenham Half...

Running: Sarah Bottomley is ready for the Cheltenham Half Marathon

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Sep 2017 at 09:00

Sarah Bottomley only started running this year but she has certainly taken her new sport in her stride. So much so that she is running the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 1st October. “I’m loving it,” said the 33-year-old....Sarah Bottomley only started running this year but she has certainly taken her new sport in her stride. So much so that she is running the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 1st October. “I’m loving it,” said the 33-year-old....Sarah Bottomley only started running this year but she has certainly taken her new sport in her stride. So much so that she is running the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 1st October. “I’m loving it,” said the 33-year-old....

Skittles: Unsung Hero: Sport is Vic Parker’s passion… always has been and always will be

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Sep 2017 at 09:00

Vic Parker is a funny man… very funny. The one-time stand-up comedian, now 80, no longer gets paid to make people laugh but as you’d expect, time spent in his company is never dull. Whatever the topic, whether it be warm beer (he...Vic Parker is a funny man… very funny. The one-time stand-up comedian, now 80, no longer gets paid to make people laugh but as you’d expect, time spent in his company is never dull. Whatever the topic, whether it be warm beer (he...Vic Parker is a funny man… very funny. The one-time stand-up comedian, now 80, no longer gets paid to make people laugh but as you’d expect, time spent in his company is never dull. Whatever the topic, whether it be warm beer (he...

Hockey: Captain’s Log: Charli Roberts, Cheltenham Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Sep 2017 at 09:00

In boxing there is the Ali Shuffle, in football it’s the Cruyff Turn… and in the ladies’ section of Cheltenham Hockey Club it’s the Chaz Wobble. While Muhammad Ali and Johan Cruyff are legends in the world of sport,... In boxing there is the Ali Shuffle, in football it’s the Cruyff Turn… and in the ladies’ section of Cheltenham Hockey Club it’s the Chaz Wobble. While Muhammad Ali and Johan Cruyff are legends in the world of sport,... In boxing there is the Ali Shuffle, in football it’s the Cruyff Turn… and in the ladies’ section of Cheltenham Hockey Club it’s the Chaz Wobble. While Muhammad Ali and Johan Cruyff are legends in the world of sport,...

Football: Football is the winner as Cheltenham Youth League under-8s enjoy festival of fun

Contributed Mon, 25th Sep 2017 at 14:50

There were miles of smiles as the sun shone on the initial group stages of the first ever under-8 tournament run by the Cheltenham Youth Football League. The idea of the tournament is to introduce under-8 players to five-a-side football and Martin...There were miles of smiles as the sun shone on the initial group stages of the first ever under-8 tournament run by the Cheltenham Youth Football League. The idea of the tournament is to introduce under-8 players to five-a-side football and Martin...There were miles of smiles as the sun shone on the initial group stages of the first ever under-8 tournament run by the Cheltenham Youth Football League. The idea of the tournament is to introduce under-8 players to five-a-side football and Martin...

Football: Andoversford return to winning ways in Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 25th Sep 2017 at 14:40

After being held on their travels the previous weekend, Andoversford were looking to get back to winning ways in Division One of the Cheltenham League. The 3-3 draw with Dowty Dynamos, which included a Sonny Burrows hat-trick, was the first dropped...After being held on their travels the previous weekend, Andoversford were looking to get back to winning ways in Division One of the Cheltenham League. The 3-3 draw with Dowty Dynamos, which included a Sonny Burrows hat-trick, was the first dropped...After being held on their travels the previous weekend, Andoversford were looking to get back to winning ways in Division One of the Cheltenham League. The 3-3 draw with Dowty Dynamos, which included a Sonny Burrows hat-trick, was the first dropped...

Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo’s answer to Pep Guardiola looks to add to trophy haul

Roger Jackson Sun, 24th Sep 2017 at 09:00

James Ross has been doing a passable impersonation of celebrated football manager Pep Guardiola over the past few years. While the incredibly well-decorated Guardiola has won pots galore at Barcelona and Bayern Munich – and surely will win a...James Ross has been doing a passable impersonation of celebrated football manager Pep Guardiola over the past few years. While the incredibly well-decorated Guardiola has won pots galore at Barcelona and Bayern Munich – and surely will win a...James Ross has been doing a passable impersonation of celebrated football manager Pep Guardiola over the past few years. While the incredibly well-decorated Guardiola has won pots galore at Barcelona and Bayern Munich – and surely will win a...

Rugby Union: Back in the Day: Chris Scott is one of best rugby players to come out of Cheltenham

Scuba Diving: James Neal and Neal Breeden’s 24-hour scubathon is ‘phenomenal’ success

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Sep 2017 at 11:30

The 24-hour scubathon organised by James Neal and Neal Breeden is on course to raise a “fantastic” £7,500 for charity. That is three times more than the figure James said was his target at the start of the month. All the money...The 24-hour scubathon organised by James Neal and Neal Breeden is on course to raise a “fantastic” £7,500 for charity. That is three times more than the figure James said was his target at the start of the month. All the money...The 24-hour scubathon organised by James Neal and Neal Breeden is on course to raise a “fantastic” £7,500 for charity. That is three times more than the figure James said was his target at the start of the month. All the money...

Football: Birmingham City caretaker-boss Lee Carsley ‘gutted’ after missing Cheltenham Town Veterans’ first ever game

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Sep 2017 at 09:00

It’s a familiar tale repeated over and over by people who run amateur sports teams. They receive a call on the eve of a game – whether it be football, rugby, hockey or even golf – to be told by a player that he or she can’t...It’s a familiar tale repeated over and over by people who run amateur sports teams. They receive a call on the eve of a game – whether it be football, rugby, hockey or even golf – to be told by a player that he or she can’t...It’s a familiar tale repeated over and over by people who run amateur sports teams. They receive a call on the eve of a game – whether it be football, rugby, hockey or even golf – to be told by a player that he or she can’t...

Football: Andoversford held to a draw by Dowty Dynamos in Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 18th Sep 2017 at 11:30

Andoversford are one of the form teams in the Cheltenham Football League so far this season, writes Rob Morrison. Although the new campaign is very much still in its infancy, last season’s Division Two champions have made a quickfire start to...Andoversford are one of the form teams in the Cheltenham Football League so far this season, writes Rob Morrison. Although the new campaign is very much still in its infancy, last season’s Division Two champions have made a quickfire start to...Andoversford are one of the form teams in the Cheltenham Football League so far this season, writes Rob Morrison. Although the new campaign is very much still in its infancy, last season’s Division Two champions have made a quickfire start to...

Rugby Union: Old Patesians rugby player Bryce White tells of Hurricane Irma ordeal

Roger Jackson Mon, 18th Sep 2017 at 09:20

Bryce White is safe, sound and looking forward to playing some rugby after being caught up in the terrifying ordeal that was Hurricane Irma. When the 26-year-old flew out to Cayo Santa Maria, a small island off Cuba’s northern coast, with his...Bryce White is safe, sound and looking forward to playing some rugby after being caught up in the terrifying ordeal that was Hurricane Irma. When the 26-year-old flew out to Cayo Santa Maria, a small island off Cuba’s northern coast, with his...Bryce White is safe, sound and looking forward to playing some rugby after being caught up in the terrifying ordeal that was Hurricane Irma. When the 26-year-old flew out to Cayo Santa Maria, a small island off Cuba’s northern coast, with his...

Skittles: Brown Jug B defeat Norwood Arms A in annual match

Roger Jackson Sun, 17th Sep 2017 at 09:00

The new Cheltenham Skittles League season is only just getting under way but Brown Jug B have already got a trophy in their cabinet. The Division Seven side play an annual match against Norwood Arms A – a bit like the Varsity match in rugby...The new Cheltenham Skittles League season is only just getting under way but Brown Jug B have already got a trophy in their cabinet. The Division Seven side play an annual match against Norwood Arms A – a bit like the Varsity match in rugby...The new Cheltenham Skittles League season is only just getting under way but Brown Jug B have already got a trophy in their cabinet. The Division Seven side play an annual match against Norwood Arms A – a bit like the Varsity match in rugby...

Football: Former Eagle Star footballers to hold big reunion next month

Roger Jackson Fri, 15th Sep 2017 at 11:00

Eagle Star footballers from days gone by will be rolling back the years when they meet for a big reunion next month. For some the hair will be a bit thinner and the waistline a little wider since their playing days but the fun and the banter is...Eagle Star footballers from days gone by will be rolling back the years when they meet for a big reunion next month. For some the hair will be a bit thinner and the waistline a little wider since their playing days but the fun and the banter is...Eagle Star footballers from days gone by will be rolling back the years when they meet for a big reunion next month. For some the hair will be a bit thinner and the waistline a little wider since their playing days but the fun and the banter is...